Why go for a boring walk at SXSW when you could be a spy training for a covert agency?
Or get the hell out of dodge via this very unofficial (wholly fake) Australian Citizenship test?
Discover free interactive, real-world adventures created for the Austin streets thanks to Australia House.
Join Australia House for two unforgettable experiences—one with a drink in hand, the other with a thought-provoking panels March 8-11th.
Download the Story City app now and step into these FREE real-world adventures through Austin’s streets (and to Australia House’s door!)
SXSW Exclusive Australia House Stories in Austin
Story Start Points
SPY ACADEMY: A TOP-SECRET MISSION
A covert age spy agency is recruiting. Your mission, should you choose to accept it:
🔎 Crack the codes.
🔎 Prove your skills.
🔎 Earn your place in the ranks.
Think you have what it takes to be the next top agent? There’s only one way to find out—step into the mission and put your spy instincts to the test.
ESCAPE DOWN UNDER – Your fake Aussie citizenship awaits!
You’ve thought about it, haven’t you? Escaping the madness, moving abroad, starting fresh. But do you have what it takes to survive in Australia?
This ultimate Aussie initiation will push your skills to the limit. Navigate a series of hilarious trials designed to test your knowledge of:
🦘 Deadly creatures – Can you spot a Drop Bear before it spots you?
🍫 Iconic foods – Master the art of the Tim Tam Slam.
🗣 Aussie slang & culture – Know your ‘mate’ from your ‘mozzie’?
Who is Story City?
Story City doesn’t just tell stories—it drops you inside them. Using our creator driven platform, the Story City app transforms cities into interactive playgrounds where the next chapter unlocks only when you’re standing in the right spot, guiding you from one chapter to the next. It’s storytelling that moves with you.
From high-stakes puzzle trails to thrilling choose-your-adventures and hidden historical gems, every Story City experience is crafted to unfold exactly where it was meant to—right in the real world, through the Story City app.
Whether you’re a gamer, explorer, traveler, or storyteller, Story City turns every city into your personal adventure map—unlocking its best-kept secrets in a way you’ve never experienced before.
Come meet us at the Canadian Innovation Lounge, 4th Floor of the Fairmont Hotel, March 10th 11am-6pm!
How It Works
With Story City, you don’t just experience a story—you become part of it. Every choice you make carves a unique path through the city, shaping the adventure as you go. As you reach the right locations, the app unlocks the next chapter, turning your surroundings into an interactive world of puzzles, mystery, and discovery.
📍 Explore the city through interactive storytelling.
🧩 Solve puzzles, make choices, and uncover hidden surprises.
🚀 Reach the right location to unlock the next part of the adventure.
The only question is: where will your choices take you next?
Play for Free – Only During SXSW!
📅 March 5-15
📍 Various locations across Austin
📲 Download the Story City app & start playing today!
Your next story isn’t on a page—it’s waiting for you to step inside. Download Story City now and start exploring!