Australia: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in Australia into a self-guided game. You follow a route on your smartphone, solve puzzles at real landmarks and pick up the stories behind the streets as you go. City Games run in two cities in Australia: Sydney and Cairns.
You decide when to start. Stop for a coffee or a museum visit and continue whenever you like. A game usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 3 to 4 km on foot, which makes it an easy way to see the highlights of a city in Australia in a single afternoon.
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Australian cities are spread out, but their centres are walkable and usually close to water. Sydney puts the harbour at the middle of everything, with the Rocks, the botanic gardens and ferry wharves within a short walk of each other. Cairns, far north in Queensland, is smaller and tropical: an esplanade along the mudflats, a lagoon pool for swimming and the rainforest starting where the streets end.
The sun is strong even on cloudy days, so a hat and sunscreen matter more than a jacket. In Cairns the wet season brings heavy afternoon rain, which makes a morning start easier. Compare all City Games or browse all our destinations to pick your next city.
Which cities in Australia have a City Game?
Two: Sydney and Cairns. You will find both further down this page.
Do I need a guide or a fixed start time?
No. You play on your own smartphone, without a guide, and start whenever it suits you. You only need an internet connection. Here is how playing works.
How long does a City Game take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours and a walk of 3 to 4 km. You can pause at any moment and continue later.
How many people can play together?
1 to 4 players share one smartphone. Bigger groups play with several phones; see our options for companies and groups.
Which games can I choose from?
Depending on the city, you can pick a city escape game, a murder mystery or a relaxed exploration game. Open a city page to see which games are available there.
Which cities in Australia have City Games?
City Games are playable in Sydney and Cairns. Each city has its own games and its own route, so open a city page to see which games are available there and where they start. The full list of cities is further down this page.
How City Game works in Australia
You book your game online and receive a confirmation email with everything you need. Open the game on your phone when you are ready and start whenever it suits you — no guide is waiting and there is no fixed departure time. Stop for a coffee or a museum along the way and pick up where you left off.
Who is City Game in Australia for?
A City Game works for friends, family, couples and colleagues, and just as well on your own. You play in teams on one phone, and several teams can walk the same route at the same time, which is why it is often used for birthdays, team outings and family days. Children join in easily as long as an adult reads along.