Pasadena: Stop the Bomb Puzzle Adventure
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Overview
Your first day as a janitor at Caltech goes sideways when you press a button that launches a nuclear bomb. A note from a 1930s physicist reveals eight devices hidden across Pasadena that can stop it. This self-guided puzzle quest turns the Crown City into a ticking-clock thriller. Solve 10 puzzles at real landmarks. Decode scrambled text at Southern California’s oldest bookstore. Crack a clock riddle at the Star-News building and unlock a secret mechanism at the Pacific Asia Museum. Download the Questo app, activate with your booking code, and start near Vroman’s Bookstore on Colorado Blvd. No guide needed, just your phone, clues and a map in the app. Along the way, discover where the cheeseburger was allegedly invented, why 1,000 wild parrots call Pasadena home, and walk cobblestone alleys used in Pulp Fiction. About 86 minutes, 10 stops, 3 km through Old Town Pasadena. Best during the day. Great for couples, families, and puzzle lovers.

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Pasadena: Stop the Bomb Puzzle Adventure
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Ticket Information
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
What's Included
- Self-guided nuclear thriller puzzle adventure through Old Town Pasadena
- Interactive puzzles: code-breaking, observation, logic, wordplay at real landmarks
- Fascinating facts about Pasadena history, food, film locations, and hidden gems
- Team play or solo on one booking
- Flexible scheduling, available all day, every day of the week
- Story-driven clues connected to Caltech, the Manhattan Project, and 1930s Pasadena
What's not Included
- A tour guide.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
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