Outdoor Escape Game in Elkhart: Audio Quest with Monsters M.I.A.

Solve puzzles and rescue monsters while exploring Elkhart on your own schedule, no tour guide required.

Monsters M.I.A. is a self-guided outdoor escape game in Elkhart played on your phone with GPS audio directions, where you and your group tackle puzzles, answer questions, and rescue missing monsters across multiple stops over about 2.5 hours. You choose between a walking or driving map before you start, download the app after booking, and play at whatever pace suits your group. Customer service help is available if you get stuck, and a built-in scoring system tracks who becomes the ultimate recruit.

The experience

How does a self-guided audio game turn a city into a movie set? You download the app after booking, watch two short prep videos on your own time, then press play and let GPS audio from your phone or car speakers guide you through Elkhart. The story follows Jade as you race to rescue Uncle Marv's baby monsters and defeat a villain named Jesss, solving clues and answering questions at each stop to arm the monster trap and rack up your Recruit Score.

The game works for ages 7 and up, and you pick the format that fits your group: a walking map if you're exploring on foot, or a driving map if you want to cover more ground by car. There's no fixed schedule and no tour guide waiting for you. You move through the city at your own speed, tackle the puzzles when you're ready, and pause whenever you need to. The built-in scoring system keeps track of your answers so you can see who on your team earned the highest recruit rank by the end.

You'll need a charged smartphone and your own headphones or earbuds for the walking version. The driving version plays through your car speakers. The app includes a live GPS map with optional turn-by-turn directions, and customer service is available if a puzzle stumps you or the app needs help. Transportation between the stops is on you: the game doesn't arrange rides, so you're walking or driving yourself to each location.

What’s included

• App download and two prep videos (Backstory and Gameplay Tutorial).
• GPS audio directions with optional turn-by-turn navigation.
• choice of walking or driving game map.
• built-in Recruit Score tracking system.
• customer service help available during play.

Options for this experience

4 options

Monsters M.I.A., one deviceGuide in English · No fixed timePlay the game on one device: well suited to driving routes (the device can be connected to the vehicle's stereo so everyone can listen) or walking routes for 1-2 people.

Monsters M.I.A., two devicesGuide in English · No fixed timePlay the game on two devices: well suited to walking routes for 2 or more people, allowing clear audio through earbuds or friendly competition between players.

Monsters M.I.A., three devicesGuide in English · No fixed timePlay the game on three devices: well suited to walking routes for 3 or more people, allowing clear audio through earbuds or friendly competition between players.

Monsters M.I.A., four devicesGuide in English · No fixed timePlay the game on four devices: well suited to walking routes for 4 or more people, allowing clear audio through earbuds or friendly competition between players.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Prices and times updated 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hearo

Is this one for you?Choose the walking map if you want to explore Elkhart on foot and solve puzzles as you go. Pick the driving map if you'd rather cover more ground by car and let the audio guide you between stops. You'll need your own phone, headphones (for walking), and transportation to each location: the game doesn't arrange rides or provide gear.

Top questions

What's the story I'm solving puzzles for in this game?

You're rescuing Uncle Marv's missing baby monsters and defeating a villain named Jesss while working with a character named Jade, who guides you through the mission with audio bursts from your phone or car speakers.

Can I play this game with my family if my kids are young?

The game is designed for ages 7 and up, and infants or small children can ride along in a pram or stroller while older kids solve the puzzles and answer the questions.

Do I need to walk the whole game, or can I drive between stops?

You choose before you start: pick the walking map if you're exploring on foot, or the driving map if you want to cover the city by car and play through your car speakers.

What happens if I get stuck on a puzzle?

Customer service help is available if you need it, so you can reach out and get unstuck without abandoning the mission.

How long does the game actually take to finish?

The game is designed to take about 2.5 hours, though your actual time depends on how quickly you solve the puzzles and how long you spend at each stop.