What is the minimum age for children to participate?

Children must be at least 8 years old to participate in all rides. Arizona car seat law also requires children under 8 to be 4’9″ tall to ride in the carts.

Do children need to be accompanied by an adult?

Yes. All participants under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a paid parent or guardian. One adult is required for every four children on each cart.

Do I need to book in advance?

Yes. All rides must be booked at least one day in advance. Same-day bookings may be available with up to a $50 surcharge.

Is Enhanced Refund Protection available?

Yes. Enhanced Refund Protection can be purchased at checkout for an additional cost. Be sure to read all terms and conditions before purchasing.

Is alcohol allowed on Puzzle Rides?

No alcohol is allowed on regular Puzzle Rides. However, our Puzzling Pub Crawls are designed for the 21+ crowd and include stops at local bars.

Do you offer discounts?

Yes! Hidden discounts are available throughout our website. Find the coupon codes on our pages and enter them at checkout to claim your special discount.

What is your weather policy?

We only cancel rides if roads are impassable due to severe weather such as blizzards, snowstorms, or haboobs. In all other cases, rides continue as scheduled.

Should we tip our PuzzleMaster?

Yes. Tips are not included in the ride price. PuzzleMasters work hard to make your experience fun and memorable, and gratuity of 10–20% is customary for private tours.

Hijacked by Elves

Q: Is there a weight limit?

Yes. Golf carts have a combined weight limit of 1,250 pounds including the driver. All guests must wear a seatbelt. Extenders are available, but if a seatbelt cannot be fastened securely, we cannot accommodate the rider. A voucher for a future ride will be provided.

Difficulty Level: 3/5

Duration: 90 minutes

Price: $69 per person

What’s the Story?

Santa’s Naughty & Nice Lists are gone and it was stolen by a mischievous elf determined to bring chaos to Christmas! In this premium holiday Puzzle Ride, your group will cruise through festive Old Town Scottsdale. Your mission is a full-scale holiday rescue. You need to solve the clues, track down the missing lists, and unmask the culprit before the holidays are ruined.

What’s My Mission?

Your team’s mission is to be the fastest to track down the mischievous elf. Teams will dash through Scottsdale’s holiday-lit streets and landmarks, solving a series of festive puzzles and riddles at every stop. You must complete every challenge before racing to the final location to reveal the elf and secure Santa’s lists.

Who Is This Ride For?

This is a festive, competitive, and moderately challenging adventure perfect for groups celebrating the holidays.

Families & Friends: Ideal for holiday gatherings, this ride offers a merry mix of teamwork, brainpower, and holiday sightseeing through Old Town’s festive districts.
Corporate & Team Holiday Parties: An excellent, unique activity for coworkers looking for a competitive challenge combined with strong seasonal cheer. This ride is designed to foster Festive Competition & Cooperation.

How It Works

Teams split up to race through Old Town puzzle locations, solving every clue before reaching the final location to unmask the elf and save the Naughty & Nice Lists.

How do I Book?

To book your Scottsdale puzzle tour, choose your group size below. This tour is perfect for private groups of up to 25 people.

Groups of 3–10 people: Use the calendar to view availability and reserve your spot online for this golf cart adventure.
Groups of 11 or more: Your private group will be divided into teams of five or fewer. Please call us directly at (602) 601-2261 to arrange your custom tour.
Same-Day Booking: For last-minute reservations, please call us directly to check availability at (602) 601-2261.

Group hunting for clues on Puzzle Rides Hijacked by Elves holiday ride in Scottsdale Arizona.

Group having fun on a holiday themed Puzzle Ride in Scottsdale Arizona

Family enjoying a holiday adventure with Puzzle Rides.

Group having fun on an outdoor escape room style scavenger hunt activity puzzle tour from Puzzle Ride in Scottsdale Arizona.

Friends having fun on an escape room style scavenger hunt in Scottsdale Arizona

two women on a holiday puzzle ride in scottsdale Arizona

Group of girls having fun on an outdoor escape room style scavenger hunt activity Puzzle Rides in Arizona.

People participating in an escape room style scavenger hunt on golf carts in Arizona. Scottsdale and Prescott AZ

A couple exploring Arizona on a golf cart on a Puzzle Ride!

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PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW

Children must be 8 years old to participate on all rides. No children under the age of 8 are allowed to ride on the carts per Arizona car seat law unless they are 4’9″ tall.

On all rides, children under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by a paid participating parent or guardian. We require one adult per four children on every cart.

All rides must be booked one day in advance. Up to $50 surcharge for same-day bookings.

Please read all of our terms and conditions BEFORE purchasing HERE.

You asked for a drinking ride! While there is no alcohol on any puzzle ride, c heck out our Puzzling Pub Crawls for the 21+ crowd!

We have hidden discounts throughout these pages because, hello, we love puzzles! Find the hidden coupon code and enter it at checkout.

is there a weather policy?

We only cancel for weather if the roads are impassable and we can’t physically get to the location. Blizzards, snowstorms, haboobs…that’s about it! You can read our full weather policy HERE.

IS THERE A WEIGHT LIMIT?

For everyone’s safety and comfort, our golf carts have a combined weight limit of 1250 lbs, including the driver. All guests must wear a seatbelt; extenders are available. If the seatbelt still can’t be fastened securely, we can’t accommodate you on the ride but will provide a voucher for a future one.

tipping?

Price does not include Puzzlemaster gratuity. Our Puzzlemasters work hard to make your experience one to remember and greatly appreciate tips. 10-20% is customary for private tours.

(602) 601-2261

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puzzlemaster@puzzlerides.com

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Puzzle Shop Location

110 South Montezuma St.

Hotel St. Michael Alley Shops

Prescott, AZ 86303

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Puzzle Rides, a dba of Ride Prescott, LLC, is a licensed livery service in the state of Arizona. We have a zero-tolerance policy on the use of drugs and alcohol by our drivers while working. Please report any violations to katie@ridelocalnow.com.