{"title":"Side Quest – Real-World Mystery Competition in Delaware, Ohio","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto; line-height: 1.7; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eEnter Side Quest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide Quest is a real-world mystery competition based in Delaware, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed for players who want more than a one-night experience. Across a full season, participants investigate clues, explore real locations, uncover hidden pages, and compete in live final challenges.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\nEach season unfolds across three separate quests, building toward a single goal: \u003cstrong\u003ebecome the Season Champion by earning the highest cumulative Investigation Points\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 30px 0; border-color: #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003eHow Side Quest Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-month seasonal competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 individual quests per season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach quest runs for 4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeeks 1–3: investigation, clue solving, and point building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeek 4: live final showdown at Crooked Cottage Escape Rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop 3 players advance to each final\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuest winners earn bonus Investigation Points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 30px 0; border-color: #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003eA Different Kind of Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\nSide Quest blends escape room design, scavenger hunting, and narrative mystery into a continuous, competitive format. Clues may appear in unexpected places, stories evolve week to week, and every action can impact your position on the leaderboard.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\nThis is not passive entertainment — it’s an active investigation.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 30px 0; border-color: #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px;\"\u003eJoin the Current Season\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\nTo participate in Side Quest, you must join the current season through a subscription membership. This grants access to all three quests, scoring eligibility, leaderboard placement, and the opportunity to compete for the grand prize.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px;\"\u003e\n👉 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/side-quest-season-membership\" style=\"font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\nJoin the Side Quest Season Membership\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr style=\"margin: 30px 0; border-color: #ddd;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555;\"\u003e\nParticipants should be within driving distance of Central Ohio, as Side Quest includes real-world locations and in-person final competitions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/3766\/0884\/collections\/sidequest_logo_small_b5a75149-bb79-4792-b075-636631cd2c34.png?v=1776966370","url":"https:\/\/escapecrookedcottage.com\/collections\/side-quest.oembed","provider":"Crooked Cottage Escape Rooms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}