Frequently Asked Questions

You'll receive text messages with walking directions, and a puzzle to solve. Follow the directions, exploring the area and discover the answer to the question. Submit your answer by texting back, and you'll receive the next set of directions and clue.

It's completely up to you, but we'd recommend 2-6. There's no minimum or maximum.

Once you've placed your order you'll get a link to download your Welcome Pack. This will contain all the details you need to know about the day, including information about how you get started. We recommend reading the pack carefully as it might give you some useful tips for the day itself.

Just your phone. Or two phones if you want to compete against each other! No pen, paper, printer, or any specialist equipment required.

Absolutely!! We encourage it! If you want to race against your frineds then you'll need to buy two Trails and each join seperately. We recommend that you start 10-15 minutes apart to avoid the second team being able to follow and gaining an advantage.

Yes and no. If you want to be in with a chance of making it onto our leader board, then the faster the better. But if you just want to chill out and take your time then that's completely fine too! No matter how fast or slow you're going, please take care when crossing the road, and when looking for clues make sure you're standing in a safe place.

The questions are mostly either observational (find xxx) or include a semi-cryptic but very doable puzzle to solve. In the "for kids" trails, the questions are mostly based around colours, numbers, shapes, and simple words. Most clues are comprised of two parts: directions and a question. Aim to follow the directions fully before trying to answer the question.

You get three attempts to guess each question. If you're not sure what the answer should be then keep giving it a go until your three guesses are up, and then we'll send you the next set of directions and question to get you moving.

Each route and group is different - check out our product info pages or leaderboards to give yourself an idea. Realistically a couple of hours (although it depends how good your team are!! 😉).

The last text message will have a website link. From there you can submit your team name and we'll calculate your time and add it to our leaderboard in a few days.

Upon completion of your first Text Trail you will be emailed a 25% off discount code for use against any future purchases.