Operation Four Stars
Chicago flies four red stars on its flag, each one a moment the city could have ended and didn't. Someone left the city's own words behind, in steel and stone, from the Bean to the river. Six objectives, about a mile on foot, through Millennium Park and up Michigan Avenue to Tribune Tower. Find the words.
Where you'll walk
Start at the Bean in Millennium Park and finish at Tribune Tower by the river. About a mile on sidewalks and park paths, one way, with the stops in between revealed as you play.
Where the quest takes you
Real places, all downtown. Highlights: Cloud Gate (the Bean), Crown Fountain, the columns of Wrigley Square, the carved towers of the Michigan Avenue bridge and Tribune Tower, whose walls hold stones from around the world.
What to expect
A walk from Millennium Park to the Chicago River with puzzles on its landmarks. Every puzzle is outdoors and free: no tickets or lines.
Start at the Bean
Begin at Cloud Gate in Millennium Park. The team plays on one phone, in its web browser.
Walk and solve
Each objective asks you to find something real: a count, a year, a name, a word carved in stone. Every puzzle has three free hints, and the third is the answer.
Transmissions from Operations Center
After each stop, tap play for a short in-game transmission from Operations Center: what you found and your next objective. Every message also appears on screen.
A finale worth the walk
Collect the city's words along the way. At Tribune Tower they come together. Then head down to the Riverwalk for a bite.
Michigan Avenue is busy. Cross only at signals and keep children close.
Finish it. Earn the Four Stars.
Complete the quest and the Four Stars badge is yours, saved on your phone at the finale. Photograph a detail most visitors walk right past and you earn a second, bonus badge.
Digital badges, shown in the game. No physical item is shipped.
One price for your whole team, played on one phone.
Secure checkout on play.questthecity.com. Your play link arrives by email.
How long is the pass good for?
One year. Play on the day that suits you; the link waits.
Can I get a refund?
Yes. Full refund within 30 days of purchase. Reply to your order email.
What if we lose signal?
Open your link once with signal, before you head out. After that the quest keeps working if service drops between stops.
Do we need an app or an account?
No. It runs in the phone's web browser. Nothing to install, nothing to sign up for.
How many phones do we need?
Just one. Your whole team can play on one phone. If you'd like more, you can add phones when you check out. Bringing a school or youth group? See Groups.
Do we need to go inside Tribune Tower?
No. Every puzzle is on the outside walls and plaza. The building is private, so stay on the sidewalk and plaza.
Is it safe for kids?
It's a walk on city sidewalks and park paths, crossing busy streets at signals. You're responsible for your group's safety: cross only at signals and supervise minors. Full details in the terms.
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