Appleton Scavenger Hunt: 3 Quests on App

Solve riddles and hunt for hidden items across Appleton's downtown.

3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt game played on an app in Appleton's downtown area, where you solve riddle-based clues to find items and complete challenges across three separate quests. A remote host follows along and offers hints via chat if you need them. You set your own pace and can challenge yourself with a 2-hour time limit, and your score appears on a leaderboard you can compare against players nationwide.

The experience

Appleton's downtown becomes your game board. The app gives you riddles that point to specific items hidden around the city, not landmarks or buildings, but actual objects you'll hunt down and photograph as proof. Each find earns points. Alongside the scavenging, you'll tackle interactive challenges built into the three quests, and you'll move through them in order: finish Quest 1, then Quest 2, then Quest 3. The remote host stays connected the whole time through chat, ready with a hint if a riddle stumps you or you need clarification on what you're looking for.

The game has no fixed endpoint. You can play at whatever speed works for your group: leisurely, or fast if you set yourself a 2-hour timer and try to complete all three quests before time runs out. The app won't cut you off at two hours. You can keep playing as long as you want. Your score feeds into a live leaderboard, so you'll see how your team stacks up against other players across the country. The whole experience runs on your own smartphone, and the remote host is your only guide: no in-person leader, no fixed meeting point, no schedule to keep.

What’s included

• Access to the 3Quest Challenge app with all three quests.
• riddle-based scavenger hunt items to find around downtown Appleton.
• interactive challenges for points.
• remote host support via chat.
• leaderboard access to compare your score nationally.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs Tuesday to Sunday with no fixed time, from US$ 10 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesTuesday to SundayAnother day? ›

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12): free

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by 3Quest Challenge

Is this one for you?The game runs entirely on your phone and moves at your pace, so it works whether you're staying in Appleton without a car or just want to explore downtown on your own schedule without a fixed tour time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12): free.

Can I play 3Quest Challenge in Appleton at my own pace, or is there a set schedule?

You set your own pace entirely. The game has no fixed start time or deadline. You play whenever you want and move through the three quests at whatever speed suits your group. If you want to challenge yourself, you can set a 2-hour timer, but the app won't stop you if you go over.

What does the remote host do during the game?

The remote host follows along virtually and communicates with you through the app's chat feature. They're there to offer hints if you get stuck on a riddle, answer questions about the challenges, or provide support if you need clarification on what you're hunting for.

Do I need to bring my own phone to play, or is one provided?

You'll use your own smartphone to play the game. The app runs on your device and displays the riddles, challenges and leaderboard as you progress through the three quests.

What are the three quests in Appleton's scavenger hunt?

The app organizes the game into three separate quests, each containing riddle-based items to find and challenges to complete around downtown Appleton. You'll move through them in order (Quest 1, then Quest 2, then Quest 3), and earn points for each item found and challenge completed.

How does the leaderboard work?

Your team's score appears on a live leaderboard within the app, and you can compare it against other 3Quest Challenge players across the country. The leaderboard updates as you complete items and challenges.