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Des Moines Intelligence
The afternoon in Des Moines you will still be quoting next month. You take codenames and land on a team name you will still be using years from now. Then the city turns into a case and you are away. What actually happens over the next three hours is hard to summarise without ruining it, but the shape of it is this: a good long walk through Des Moines, one genuinely clever moment that makes everyone go quiet, a hunch that turns out to be exactly right, and a photo nobody will ever be allowed to delete. You will argue about directions. Someone will announce a theory with enormous confidence and be completely wrong. Someone else will spot the thing the rest of you walked past three times. The story keeps opening up just when you think you have it pinned, and the city keeps turning out to be more interesting than the version of it you thought you knew. None of it requires experience. You turn up, you join in, and somewhere between the first clue and the last you start to feel like you have been doing this for years. The quest ends. The group chat does not.
Itinerary
- 1
Meet your team
Up to six people, one team. The awkward bit lasts about ninety seconds.
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- 2
Get your briefing
Arrive at Iowa State Capitol West Terrace by your departure time. Your phone hands you a story and sets you loose — no guide, no clipboard, nobody talking at you.
The People's Plaza, 50319 Des Moines
- 3
Explore Des Moines
Wander the city together, following the trail and swapping stories as you go.
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- 4
Be a bit silly
Take the photo. Do the voice. Everyone is in it together, and anything your team would rather skip can be skipped.
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- 5
Pull it off together
Someone will have the idea that cracks it. That feels good when it is yours and better when it is not.
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- 6
See where it goes
The quest ends. Whether the group does is up to you.
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What's included
• The full GoQuestIRL adventure on your own phone • A story that unfolds as you go, with clues and team missions • Team challenges, progress and final scores • Being matched into a team when you book an open departure
Not included
• Transportation to or during the experience • Food and drinks • Smartphones, mobile data, or portable chargers • A live guide or in-person host
Ticket types
Adult
Requirements
A charged smartphone for each player Mobile data to load and sync the quest Comfortable walking shoes Weather-appropriate clothing A power bank if you have one A sense of humour Minimum age: 12.
Languages
English
Meeting point
Iowa State Capitol West Terrace
The People's Plaza, Iowa State Capitol West Terrace, Des Moines, USA, 50319 Des Moines
Cancellation policy
Moderate — full refund up to 72 hours before, 50% up to 24 hours before
Important information
You stay with your team for the whole quest. The route never separates players, and no mission sends you anywhere on your own. Every stop is an outdoor public place that is open and in use - no private addresses, no restricted areas, no isolated spots. Evening departures are only offered where every stop on the route is lit and open at that hour. You can switch your booking to a private group at any time before departure, so only the people you booked with can join. Every mission can be skipped, with no penalty and no explanation needed. Your team decides who appears on camera, and recap videos stay private unless you share them. If you ever feel uncomfortable, you can stop and leave at any point. Contact us and our support team will make it right. Follow local laws, posted signs, and pedestrian rules at all times. Do not enter restricted areas or take unnecessary risks to complete a mission. Pause the experience whenever conditions make it unsafe to continue. Players remain responsible for their own personal belongings.
Paper Kite Sytems LLC (GoQuestIRL)
GoQuestIRL creates immersive, collaborative adventures that bring people together to discover a city. Whether it’s a family bonding over a shared mission, a couple seeking a unique date, or solo travelers looking to connect, we are creating a new category: Social Adventure Travel. Instead of passive walking tours where participants just observe, our experiences give groups a shared objective. The quest is simply the mechanism; the real product is creating genuine human connection, teamwork, and unforgettable shared memories while exploring beautiful locations. Because everything is delivered through a mobile web app, there are no downloads, no guides, and no special equipment required. This means zero operational burden for your team, and a highly scalable, high-margin addition to your catalog. We are currently expanding our distribution network and are offering attractive, flexible reseller terms to select partners: Standard 25% Commission: A highly competitive baseline on all completed bookings (exceeding the industry 20% standard). 35% Preferred Partner Tier: For partners who can provide sustained, high-visibility placement (e.g., a "Featured" category, homepage placement, or inclusion in recurring marketing newsletters). Note: The specific visibility requirements for this tier are fully customizable and negotiable based on your platform’s capabilities. Growing Global Catalog: Worldwide access to participating GoQuestIRL experiences, with new destinations added continuously. Flexible Distribution: Permission to distribute through your own sales channels and eligible third-party partners. Non-Exclusive Partnership: Allowing both sides to continue working with other distribution partners. Our goal is to make GoQuestIRL an easy, high-margin addition to your existing travel portfolio, giving your customers something genuinely different from traditional tours and activities.
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