The Cole Stroll is a self-guided scavenger hunt through the Cole Valley and Upper Haight neighborhoods of San Francisco, California. Designed for immature audiences of all ages, it’s best played by small groups of humans working together. This hunt features riddles, games, snacks, stories, puzzles, history, trivia and augmented reality. The Cole Stroll is powered by the free ClueKeeper mobile app available on iOS and Android.

Teams acquire points by solving clues correctly as they progress through a series of public and private spaces visiting some of San Francisco’s best kept independent businesses. The Cole Stroll is not a race. It can not be experienced from the comfort of your own home. The site-specific design covers approximately two miles, over two hours, on foot.

Cole Valley is like a small town in the middle of a big city. Come experience it for yourself with family friendly content that is hidden in plain sight. Purchase a hunt code for The Cole Stroll and invite up to three other Players to join your team. Be sure and check the hours of operation before you start your stroll. The Cole Stroll is currently in beta testing. We expect to begin launch this project live to the general public in mid-July 2021. Click here to purchase tickets or get more information.

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FAQs

What are the hours of operation?

This experience is self-guided but Players will progress through a series of public and private spaces. As such, you must plan to start/end your stroll within the hours of operation listed below.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 2:30p-7p
Thursday: 2:30p-7p
Friday:1:30p-7p
Saturday: 1:30p-5p
Sunday: 1:30p-5p

Can I play alone or as a team?

Yes. Each hunt code can only be used only once. To form a team, have one player enter the hunt code on behalf of the team. That player can then use the Add Team Members feature in the app to add up to three additional Players.

How long does it take to complete?

The entire hunt is approximately 2 hours depending on how much time you take to check things out along the way. This is not a race and time is not a factor in your success. Players are encouraged to linger and explore the along the way.

What is the level of difficulty?

Easy to Moderate. There are approximately twenty clues in all. Three of the clues are Moderate to Difficult. Some require specific knowledge of general topics such as music or dogs. Many of the clues can be solved by children aged five and older. Most of the clues offer a series of HINTS to keep players progressing forward and having fun. Players can also SKIP clues if you get stuck for any reason but it’s not recommended.

Is this site specific?

Yes. Players interact with the spaces through which they pass. The app requires that a player be within a specific geo-location to solve certain clues. Press Take me There in the app to launch walking directions.

How is it played?

The primary goal is to have fun. Enjoy the people and places along the way. Acquire as many points as possible by solving sequential clues correctly. Each solution will unlock the next clue. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom of each page before you move to the next screen in the app. Most clues allow players to guess the answer multiple times with no penalty. Some clues will warn players that they have only one chance to submit a final answer. Any words that appear in blue font are web links that will send the Player to the internet for additional information. Except for these links, players are discouraged from looking for solutions to clues on the internet. Use all the available HINTS instead, or just guess. The final HINT in each clue will reveal the answer. This is not a race and time is not a factor for scoring.

What’s included?

Each hunt code allows for up to four players working together as a team using an intuitive mobile app. The hunt features riddles, games, stories, puzzles, history, trivia and augmented reality clues. Several small hidden objects are acquired by Players along the way. Players are encouraged to purchase snacks and other items at their own expense from our partners along the way.

Is it family friendly?

Yes. It is recommended for ages five and up and all content is family-friendly. Use your own discretion. The Cole Stroll is optimized for immature audiences of all ages.

What items do I need to play?

HARDWARE: Each team of players needs at least one mobile device (iOS or Android) with reliable carrier connection. Ideally, every player on a team will have their own mobile device for a shared and synchronous gaming experience.

SOFTWARE: Install the free ClueKeeper mobile app available on iOS and Android.

OTHER: Comfortable shoes and weather appropriate clothing. (1) 16 oz. bottle of water is required to solve one of the clues. Bring it with you or purchase it along the way. Pen & Paper can be useful but is not required.

Count me in! How do I get started?

Step 1: Purchase The Cole Stroll on this website. You will receive an email with a unique HUNT CODE.

Step 2: Download and install the free ClueKeeper mobile app available on iOS and Android.

Step 3: Enter your HUNT CODE into the ClueKeeper app to load The Cole Stroll. Use the ADD TEAM MEMBERS feature in the app to add up to three additional Players.

Step 4: Plan to start/end your hunt from the corner of Carl Street and Cole Street DURING the OPERATION HOURS listed below. This corner is also a Muni Metro stop on the N Judah line if you plan to arrive via public transport.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 2:30p-7p
Thursday: 2:30p-7p
Friday:1:30p-7p
Saturday: 1:30p-5p
Sunday: 1:30p-5p