Historic Charleston: Downtown Exploration Game

Overview

Discover the history of Downtown Charleston by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone, leading you to new places and amazing stories.

Play the engaging exploration game, playing as the brother of the once-governor – murdered by “the Black Thumb”. As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location. Ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
• Explore St. Philip’s Church, Dock Street Theatre, The Fire Station, and other lesser-known places.
• Enjoy a unique story brought to you by our talented writers.
• Learn about the fascinating story of Rainbow Row.
• Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, an outdoor escape game and a treasure hunt.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

City: Charleston

Sat 24 Jan

Other dates

You can choose the date already on the booking website

Starting at $11.45

Make a reservation

Sat 24 Jan

Starting at $11.45

Make a reservation

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What's Included

24/7 customer support.

Free for Kids

This experience can be played anytime after booking without rescheduling

If your group is larger than 15 people, no worries. Just make multiple bookings.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (22)

Emily_S

Dec 2023

We really liked this! I would call it a scavenger hunt more than an escape game, but either way it was fun and gave us a good tour of a lot of Charleston’s great historic spots on the peninsula. My one caveat is to let people know that occasionally the puzzle questions were either vague or a bit too obtuse, leaving us having to guess a little too hard what the puzzle creator was going for in the answer. Also, you have to type the answers exactly correct in order for the game to register your answer as right (i.e. if they’re looking for the answer “post” and you write “sign post”, the game will register your answer as incorrect until you write only “post” in the answer field). We found this feature to be a bit annoying but not enough to give the game a lower rating. Above all, a good value for experience.

Response from Host

Dec 2023

Glad you enjoyed the experience in Charleston! We hear you on the puzzle hints—working on making those clearer. Sorry about the answer precision too. We'll try to ease up on that. Despite the quirks, we're stoked you had a good time and found it worth the experience. Can't wait to have you back for more fun!

Nancy_L

Oct 2023

It was fun and got to see some of the Charleston highlights in a different way. Would have nice if the waterfront could have been worked in somehow.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Glad to hear you had fun exploring Charleston and discovering its highlights! It sounds like an exciting experience, and incorporating the waterfront could have made it even better. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

Cruiser11165175316

Oct 2023

Such a great way to enjoy the city, the kids loved finding the next stop and solving the challenges. Make sure you wear your runners. Highly recommend it any age.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Glad to hear that you and the kids had a wonderful time exploring the city and solving challenges. Wearing comfortable footwear is a great tip for a successful quest! It's fantastic to know it was an enjoyable experience for all ages. Thanks for recommending it!