Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours

Smartphone-based self-guided hunts through Old Town—play anytime.

This self-guided scavenger hunt turns a stroll through historic Old Town Auburn into an interactive game played entirely on a smartphone. Teams work through about twenty puzzles and challenges while walking a route of roughly one mile, with the experience running through the website rather than a downloaded app. It begins at the Placer County Courthouse and leads players past local landmarks such as the Brye Mansion, School Park Preserve, and the Claude Chana sculpture. There is no scheduled start time and no reservation required, so groups can play any day or hour, taking roughly an hour to ninety minutes at their own pace. Family-friendly and built for small groups, it appeals to visitors who want a flexible, low-cost, do-it-anytime way to explore Old Town's history with a playful, gamified twist.