Experience Mechelen through a City Hunt

Immerse yourself in the adventure of City Hunts in Mechelen, a unique combination of exploration and mystery-solving that transforms the city streets into your personal game board. These interactive hunts challenge players to decipher riddles and clues that lead to various points of interest, pushing them to explore Mechelen’s alleys, squares and hidden corners in a thrilling way they may have never done before.

City Hunts offer more than just a wander around Mechelen; they promote teamwork, strategy and discovery in a fun and engaging way. You’ll have the opportunity to see the city from a different perspective, uncover unanticipated details and secret spots all while exercising your problem-solving skills. Experience Mechelen through a City Hunt, and turn your visit into an unforgettable adventure.

All City Hunts in Mechelen

  • Sherlock Holmes Mechelen

    Step into the shoes of Sherlock Holmes, plunging headfirst into a self-guided murder mystery set in Mechelen. With your team, navigate a labyrinth of clues, tackle challenging puzzles, and race to uncover the truth – the game is afoot!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

     25,95
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Why Mechelen is perfect for City Hunts

Mechelen, known for being a compact and walkable city, makes for an ideal playground for City Hunts. Its easily navigable streets are perfect for exploration games, offering players a real-world labyrinth of squares, neighborhoods, and urban landscapes to explore. Players will find the high-density urban environment particularly dense, lending itself well to discovery and interaction as part of the gameplay mechanic.

City Hunts in Mechelen enhance the discovery experience by crafting puzzles and challenges that are cohesive with the city’s layout. This means you’re never too far away from the next clue or task, keeping the pace of the game steady. The city’s diverse scenery – from bustling city centers to quieter neighborhoods – naturally lends itself to creating varied and unexpected gameplay moments. The use of public spaces also provides an unscripted and real-time gaming dynamic that is unique to each playthrough.

Explore Mechelen’s highlights during a City Hunt

City Hunts in Mechelen are an engaging way to explore the unique atmosphere and highlights of this scenic city. Players have the opportunity to wander through historic streets, bustling squares, and serene parks, all while solving intriguing puzzles and following tantalizing clues. While most games take place in the city’s vibrant centre, some may venture to explore other charming areas of Mechelen, offering a more comprehensive encounter with the city’s beauty and charm.

Every City Hunt initiates at a predetermined starting point, providing players with all necessary instructions both on the product page and after booking, to ensure a smooth and seamless experience. Remember, the exact route isn’t guaranteed as it can vary depending on the game. Players may find themselves strolling along picturesque canals, weaving through cosy neighbourhoods, or exploring lesser-known gems of Mechelen.

How City Hunts in Mechelen work

Getting started is easy. Choose your City Game, book your City Hunt and start playing whenever it suits you. Everything you need will be sent to you instantly after booking: no guide, no strict start times, just your team and the city.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required

Step 1

Book your City Hunt
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

Why play a City Hunt in Mechelen?

Are you fascinated with interpretations of intriguing puzzles and looking for a recreational activity that combines city exploration, teamwork and enjoyment? Participating in a City Hunt in Mechelen is the perfect choice to satisfy those interests.

Experience Enhanced Exploration
When you embark on City Hunts in Mechelen, you get to explore the city in a distinctive and fun way. It’s more than just an ordinary trip – it’s about unveiling the hidden corners and lesser-known streets, all while engaging in an exciting treasure hunt.

Boost Teamwork Skills
Every City Hunt is designed to encourage cooperation among participants. The game enables players to work as a team towards a common goal, hence improving their cooperation and leadership skills.

Self-Guided and Personalised Pace
With our City Hunt, you are the game’s master! These games are self-guided, allowing you to unravel the mysteries of the city at a pace that suits you best.

Perfect for Various Groups
Whether you are a group of friends, a family on holiday, or colleagues seeking team-building activities, the City Hunt is an excellent choice. It offers a unique experience that suits all age groups and brings about unforgettable memories.

Types of City Hunts in Mechelen

Exploration games

Exploration-based City Hunts focus on discovering the city itself. You solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and visit landmarks while exploring both famous sights and hidden spots.
Our Secrets of… exploration games are a great example, guiding players through hidden locations and interactive riddles across the city.

Mystery games

Mystery-style City Hunts add a story-driven challenge to the experience. Players follow clues, solve puzzles and unravel a fictional case while exploring the city.
In the Sherlock Holmes City Game and The Syndicate City Game, teams step into a detective-style adventure and must solve the mystery before time runs out.

Educational games

Educational City Hunts combine exploration with learning. While solving challenges and completing tasks, players discover historical facts, cultural highlights or creative topics such as photography.
The Photography Tours invite players to explore the city while completing creative photography challenges along the way.

A new way to explore Mechelen with City Hunts

City Hunts in Mechelen offer an interactive and novel way to discover the city. By transforming an ordinary walk into an immersive gaming experience, these hunts allow players to explore Mechelen’s varied streets and neighborhoods in a playful manner. The process of following intriguing clues and solving challenging puzzles not only piques player curiosity but also encourages teamwork and engagement.

City Hunts propel exploration to a whole new level where discovering Mechelen goes beyond just visual appreciation. It’s a creative integration of interactive gameplay, with participants unravelling the city in a rhythm dictated by the clues and puzzles. Each hunt is a unique adventure, fostering camaraderie amongst the participants while they unveil the layers of the city’s diverse neighbourhoods.

City Hunts in Mechelen: perfect for groups, families and team events

Families

A City Hunt is a great outdoor activity for families. The mix of puzzles, creative challenges and exploration keeps both children and adults engaged while discovering the city in a playful way.

Friends and couples

A City Hunt is a fun and interactive activity to play with friends or as a couple. Work together to solve clues, complete challenges and explore the surroundings while competing or collaborating as a team.

Corporate team building

A City Hunt is perfect for team building activities and company outings. Teams collaborate, solve challenges and compete against each other while exploring the city together.

Schools and student groups

A City Hunt can also be used as an educational group activity. Students work together to solve puzzles, observe their surroundings and learn while exploring the city.

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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Do you have questions? We have answers!

Check out our frequently asked questions and find out everything you want to know. Is your question not among them? Feel free to contact us.

A City Hunt in Mechelen is an interactive exploration game where you discover the city while solving puzzles and completing challenges. Instead of following a traditional tour guide, players navigate through the city using their smartphone and follow clues that lead them to different locations. Along the way, you learn more about the city while enjoying a playful and engaging adventure.

The City Hunts in Mechelen take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. During the game you usually walk around 3 to 4 kilometres through the city. You can take breaks whenever you like, which makes the experience flexible and easy to combine with exploring the city.

A City Hunt in Mechelen is usually played in teams using a smartphone. Depending on the game, 1 to 4 or 2 to 5 players can play together on one device. Larger groups can easily form multiple teams and compete against each other, which makes the experience great for friends, families or colleagues.

No guide is required for our City Hunt in Mechelen. All City Hunts are fully self guided, which means you can start the game whenever it suits you. After booking, you receive clear instructions and the starting location so you can begin your adventure in CITY at your own pace.

City Hunts in Mechelen are often played in lively areas such as the city centre or popular neighbourhoods, where streets, squares and public spaces create a great setting for exploration games and puzzles.

Some games may start in other interesting parts of the city or nearby locations, depending on the specific experience.

To see the exact starting location, always check the product page of the game you want to play. After booking, you will also receive clear instructions with the precise starting point and how to begin your City Hunt in Mechelen.

To play a City Hunt in Mechelen you only need:

  • a smartphone
  • a stable internet connection
  • comfortable walking shoes

After booking you will receive all instructions and information needed to start the game.

Yes. City Hunts are often used in for team activities because they encourage collaboration, communication and problem solving.

Teams work together to solve clues and complete challenges while exploring the city, which makes the activity popular for company outings and group events.

Yes, our City Hunts are suitable for families and children. The puzzles and challenges are designed to be accessible, allowing both adults and younger players to participate and enjoy the experience together.

Children can help solve riddles, search for clues and complete creative tasks while exploring the city. Because the game is played in teams, families can collaborate and make the activity both fun and engaging for everyone.

For younger children, it is recommended that they play together with adults who can help guide the team through the challenges.

Yes, booking in advance is recommended. Once you complete your booking, you will receive the instructions and starting information instantly, so you can start playing whenever you want.

Yes. Because the games are self guided, you can start whenever it suits your schedule. There is no fixed starting time, which makes it easy to combine the game with sightseeing, lunch or other activities in Mechelen.

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