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The Ticheborne Case Investigation

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Play at your pace · usually 30 min 2.4 km Lewiston, ME App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

You're seated in a quiet café in Lewiston when a woman in oddly formal attire approaches. High-collared blouse, fitted waistcoat, floor-length skirt—like she’s stepped out of a different century. “My name is Eliza Touchet,” she says. “Yesterday, it was 1973. Today, it’s your turn to help.”

So begins your journey into a strange case lost in time. Follow Eliza’s trail through the streets of Lewiston, solving real-world puzzles and uncovering secrets buried across generations. Who was the true heir? Why is this mystery resurfacing now—and what does she need from you?

This quest is more than a walk. It’s a thrilling investigation to explore with friends or family, build memories, and uncover the unknown—one clue at a time.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Prospective students, visiting parents, returning alumni and current students get a fresh way to see the Bates campus: a 2.4 km puzzle walk from Ladd Library past Gomes Chapel, the Puddle and the Quad to Garcelon Field, chasing Eliza Touchet through the Tichborne Claimant mystery. Anyone hoping for a live guide to ask about admissions, classes or dorms should pick a regular campus tour instead.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Lewiston, ME

A · Start

48 Campus Ave, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

B · Finish

Garcelon Field, Lewiston, ME 04240, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Livi Sonne.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Livi Sonne

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Can this be used as a self-guided tour of Bates College?
Yes, the whole route stays on the Bates campus. It takes in Ladd Library, Hedge Hall, Gomes Chapel, Pettengill Hall, the Puddle, the Quad, Commons, Roger Williams, Pettigrew and Garcelon Field. The app tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you, so it is a mystery game rather than an admissions tour.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at Ladd Library and finishes at Garcelon Field. In between, you follow the stops in order through Hedge Hall, Gomes Chapel, Pettengill Hall, the Puddle, the Quad, Commons, Roger Williams and Pettigrew. The full route is about 2.4 km on foot.
How long does it take?
Most players take around 90 minutes, including the walking and the puzzles. You can go at your own pace, and if you need a break for a meal or a campus event, you can pause the quest and continue later from where you stopped.
Is it free, and can we play as a group?
It is free to play. You can play on your own or with family and friends, which makes it an easy add-on to a college visit, parents' weekend or reunion. There is no group to join and no guide to wait for.
Do we need to book a time?
No booking is needed. You can start any time you like at Ladd Library, play on your phone and set your own pace. There is no scheduled departure, so it fits around campus visits, classes or other plans.

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