A Sidequest Experience
Be the hero
of the
story.
The city is the stage. You’re the lead. Sidequest turns real streets into live-action adventures — solve riddles, chase clues, and unlock rewards at the venues where your story unfolds.
Free to play · No app download · Works on any phone
Mystery
Clue 1 of 4
The Kensington Caper
Kensington Market · Toronto
Clue 1
I guard the entrance to a hundred flavours, but I have no door. I wear a painted mural on my east wall and a rusted hook above my arch. What street am I on?
Your answer…
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Three steps
Three steps between you
and your next great story.
01
Pick your quest
Browse live quests in your neighbourhood — or the next one you’re visiting. Every quest tells a story with a hook, a hero, and a reason to follow the clues to the end.
02
Hit the streets
Your quest lives on your phone. Follow the riddles to real locations, answer correctly to unlock the next clue, and piece together the story as you go. No props, no awkward printouts — just you, the city, and the chase.
03
Claim your reward
Finish the final clue, show the unlock to the staff at the reveal location, and collect your reward — a free drink, a bite on the house, early access, a discount. Real rewards at real places, because every quest ends where real life begins.
Live now
Three stories currently
unfolding in Kensington Market.
Step into any of them.
Mystery
Kensington Market
The Kensington Caper
A stolen artifact, lost to time. Clues scattered across the market. Your job: find it before the trail goes cold. Maya answered the call when a centuries-old artifact vanished from Kensington’s records — riddle by riddle, alley by alley, she retraced a thief’s steps and pulled the lost piece back into the light.
“I’ve walked Kensington a hundred times and never noticed half the details I spotted doing this. Felt like I was the only one in on the secret.”
Comedy
Kensington Market
The Scorned Lover
Someone’s partner hid three words across Kensington to lock them out of their game console. They need a hero. That hero is you. Jordan got dragged into someone else’s lovers’ quarrel — what started as a favour turned into the best date night they’d had in months.
“We came for the storyline, stayed for the running around. My partner couldn’t stop laughing. We’re already planning the next one.”
Fantasy
Kensington Market
Rodney’s Revenge
A begrudged imp has locked a bar’s signature cocktail recipe in an enchanted cellar. Three words, three market locations, one very unamused bartender waiting for you to save the night.
“I was so absorbed in the quest I forgot that the reward was free access to the bar.”
Wait — there’s a reward?
Every quest ends
at a real venue.
When you finish a quest, the final location is where your story lands — a bar, a café, a shop, a gallery. Show the staff your unlock, and they’ll hand over the reward.
A free drink, a dish on the house, early access, a discount, a secret menu item. Rewards vary by quest, but they’re always real and they’re always worth showing up for.
Why do local spots offer this? Because every quester who walks through their door is someone who just spent an hour getting excited about their neighbourhood. You’re not a coupon user — you’re a person they want to meet.
Quest rewards · Kensington Market
Free drink on completion
The Alibi Room
Bite on the house
Seven Lives
Secret menu item unlocked
Cafe Pamenar
Reward unlocked — The Kensington Caper
Show this screen to the staff at The Alibi Room
Real quests. Real streets. Real stakes.
No in-app purchases.
No hidden tiers. No gotcha.
Free
Every quest, always
No subscription, no premium tier, no paywall. Sign up, pick a quest, show up. The whole thing runs in your browser.
60–90m
Typical playtime on foot
Short enough for a weeknight, long enough to feel like you did something. Depends on how fast you solve clues and how long you linger at each stop.
Real
Rewards at real venues
Claimed at the host venue, not a coupon app. From the people whose neighbourhood you just spent an hour getting excited about.
FAQ
The quick version.
Do I need an account?
Yes, but a free account is all it takes. Your account saves your progress across quests and is how we assign and deliver your rewards — no sign-in, no reward.
How much does a quest cost?
Nothing. Every quest on Sidequest is free to play. Rewards are provided by the participating venues because they want to meet you — there’s no paywall, no premium tier, no upsell.
How long does a quest take?
Most quests run 60–90 minutes on foot, depending on how fast you solve clues and how long you linger at each stop. Short enough for a weeknight, long enough to feel like you did something.
Can I play solo, with a partner, or in a group?
All three. Quests work just as well alone, on a date, or with a group of friends. Each account tracks its own progress, so in a group one person can run point — or everyone can race.
Where can I play?
Quests are live in Kensington Market (Toronto) today, with new neighbourhoods rolling out continuously. Sign up and you’ll be the first to hear when a quest goes live near you.
What do I need to bring?
Just a phone with internet and comfortable shoes. No app to install, no gear, no printouts. The whole quest runs in your browser.
What if I get stuck on a clue?
Each riddle has a built-in hint system — tap for a nudge when you need one. No cost, no penalty, no judgement.
Your first quest
is one tap away.
Create your free account and unlock every live quest in the city. You’ll save your progress, claim your rewards, and be the first to know when a new story drops near you.
Free forever. No credit card. No spam.
