HOW OUTSIDE ADVENTURES WORK

That is up to you – we like to think of it as an Adventure. It includes the fun clue-solving experiences of a scavenger hunt or an escape room, but also the secondary discovery of seeing parts of the town you may never have found. Whether you choose to race the clock or simply enjoy the experience as you tour the town is entirely up to you!

Definitely NOT. Clues are written assuming you have no knowledge of the town. We give you all the information you need - it is a test of cluesolving ability, not general knowledge.

We want you to read carefully, and have written clues to ensure that if you jump to conclusions you will often go wrong!

There is a leaderboard on the website for those who want to race, and the clues are challenging enough to keep the most competitive teams interested. For everyone else it is a leisurely afternoon (or morning, or evening) out around town. In our experience most teams end up enjoying the experience just for fun!

Each adventure is written for a different target audience based on the length of walking. Children (and dogs) are always allowed - but we always suggest they are accompanied by an adult.

You are not required to purchase anything along the route, however there are multiple opportunities for shopping and dining if you wish.

Your Adventure involves between 2km and 4km of leisurely walking on flat trails and through town. You are not required to do anything more dangerous than crossing roads unless specifically advised. Please dress according to the weather and wear suitable footwear. We suggest bringing water to drink – there are places along the route to purchase refreshments, but there may be sections where there are several clues between shops.

Stuck on a clue? Use the HINT buttons within the App - though time penalties will be added to your final score! Along the way you may ask for DIRECTIONS, or help on how to SOLVE the puzzle (each incurs a 10-minute time penalty). You may also PASS to skip a clue, incurring a 30-minute penalty. If you are racing the clock to try and make the leaderboard, time penalties matter. If you are simply enjoying the experience, you may use the hints at will! All time penalties are added to your final score - you will not be made to wait during the game.

That would be a problem unless you have a backup phone. Please ensure that your smartphone is charged before you start, and please ADD other phones if you are concerned. Bringing a phone charger is a good idea if your battery is weak.

It somethimes happens, but in the rare case that a clue is missing, or that roadworks and/or festivals cause road closures that your route, please use the DIRECT hint to take you to the destination or the PASS clue to get the answer. You may then email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the details and we will remove the penalties from your score.

Suggested team size is 2-5 players, but this is not enforced. It is most fun when working with other people to find and solve clues – we do not therefore recommend single players. We also suggest a maximum group size of 5 players to ensure everyone is part of the clue-solving experience. If you have more, we suggest you split into smaller groups and compete against each other – there are places along the way to meet and discuss progress (or poke fun at each other!)

You can travel at your own pace, and therefore the time varies significantly. Teams that are racing against the clock will generally take between 90 minutes and 2 hours, while players leisurely enjoying the game can take much longer, especially with stops along the way. If you are on a time budget, we suggest using more hints along the way to ensure you finish.

We hope you enjoy your experience - please feel free to share your thoughts on TripAdvisor, and social media, but please do not share the clue answers. Check the online leaderboard to see how you did - or to laugh at those who clearly didn't spend enough time enjoying the journey!

New adventures are frequently added in different locations over the coming weeks. To learn more, join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.