Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: 3Quest Challenge Game

Solve riddles around Buffalo and rack up points against other players

The 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt game you play on your phone while walking around Buffalo, solving riddles to find objects and completing challenges for points across three separate quests. A remote host stays with you throughout and helps if you get stuck. You move at your own speed and can set a 2-hour time limit if you want to push yourself harder.

The Experience

You download the app and start moving through Buffalo with a list of riddle-based objects to hunt down. Each riddle points you toward something in the city, and when you find it, you complete the associated challenge for points. The game splits into three quests that you work through in order, so there's a structure to follow but no fixed route — you're navigating the city on foot, deciding which direction makes sense for the next clue.

A remote host is live on the other end of the app, watching your progress and available to chat if a riddle stumps you or you need a nudge. You're not alone in the hunt, but you're not being led either. The real competition happens on the leaderboard, where you can see how your score stacks against other players who've done the same challenge. If you want to turn up the intensity, set yourself a 2-hour time limit — the app won't force you to stop at that mark, but it gives you a target to race against.

The whole thing works on your phone, so you'll need a charged device and a data connection. Public transit is nearby if you need it, and the game is built for any fitness level — you're walking at your own pace, stopping when you want, and the challenges themselves are mental rather than physical.

What’s included

• Two hours with a remote interactive guide.
• all three quests and challenges within the app.
• access to the leaderboard to track your score against other players.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by 3Quest Challenge

Is this one for you?Pick this if you like solving puzzles and competing on a scoreboard — you're hunting clues on your own terms, not following a guide's itinerary, and the remote host is there if you need them, not leading you around.

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Top questions

How does the 3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt actually work on the app?

You get a list of objects to find, each described as a riddle rather than a straight description. When you locate the object in Buffalo, you complete the challenge attached to it and earn points. The three quests must be done in order, and a remote host on the app can help if you're stuck on a riddle.

Can I set my own pace, or is there a fixed schedule I have to follow?

You move at your own pace throughout Buffalo — there's no group, no fixed route, and no set timing. If you want to make it more intense, you can set a 2-hour time limit for yourself, but the app won't cut you off when that time runs out.

What happens if I get stuck on a riddle during the game?

A remote host is live during your game and available to chat with you through the app if you need help. They can clarify a riddle or point you in the right direction without spoiling the answer.

How does the leaderboard work, and can I see how I'm doing against other players?

The app tracks your points as you complete challenges and displays a leaderboard showing your score compared to other players who've done the 3Quest Challenge. You can watch your ranking update as you progress through the quests.

What do I need to bring, and what's included with the game?

You need a smartphone with the app installed and a data connection. The game includes 2 hours with a remote interactive guide, all activities and challenges, and access to the leaderboard. You'll be walking around Buffalo on public streets, so wear comfortable shoes.