Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Cologne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
City game Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓A city game Cologne can begin with a missing feathered hat rather than an ordinary plan for a walk. Help Johann von Werth, choose a detective case or follow Magnus and stolen formulas through the city. Your team explores on foot with its own phone. The story gives you something to think about together as you notice places, exchange suggestions and decide what the next clue might mean.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Cologne
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Cologne
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Cologne Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through CologneA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
Wir (Mein Mann, unsere 9-jährige Tochter und ich) haben heute ganz spontan das Spiel "Moordmysterie Düsseldorf" gebucht und gespielt. Die Buchung verlief schnell und reibungslos. Es hat super viel Spaß gemacht! Die Story, die Rätsel, das Konzept, die Route, die Gestaltung der App... richtig gut!!! Das Spiel würde ich vor allem Familien mit Kindern empfehlen. Für Erwachsene waren die Rätsel (meiner Meinung nach) zu einfach. Aber trotzdem wegen der schönen Route durch Düsseldorf, der Story, den lustigen Anweisungen zwischendurch eine schöne Aktion, die man zusammen machen kann.
Lingling Z.October 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Game in Amsterdam was fun!
Enzo L.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
Had So much fun playing while exploring the city
Philip C.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
I had a fantastic experience with CityGame! The concept is creative, engaging, and a great way to explore a city in a completely new way. The games are well-designed, combining puzzles, storytelling, and adventure so you’re constantly discovering something interesting around every corner. What I especially love is how CityGame turns a normal walk through the city into an interactive experience. It’s perfect for friends, families, or team outings, and it makes sightseeing much more exciting than the usual tours. Everything was easy to use, the challenges were fun and clever, and it really encouraged us to look closer at the city and its hidden details. Highly recommended if you’re looking for a unique and memorable way to explore!
Jessica S.March 2026 · via google - ★★★★★
This is an interesting way to conduct a self-guided Amsterdam city tour. It used the GPS on your phone to guide you to stops on a route. There are mini quizzes once you arrive at the stops on the path. The quizzes draw your attention to features in front of you or to a brief history of the place. In many cases, we visited a spot that would not have been obvious as a regular passer by. The tour as a whole was interesting to us as newcomers, but I would have liked more information on many locations we visited - a few links outside of the app for each place would have been helpful. Beyond that, the interface was a bit clunky and sometimes awkward to navigate. We definitely don't regret trying this out and feel like we got our money's worth on the experience.
JaibhijaiJune 2024 · via google
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Leaderboard: Cologne
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How does the search for a feathered hat work?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat while exploring Cologne. You see Obelisk Breslauer Platz, followed by Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig on your way. The activity runs in the browser on your own phone, so no app is needed for this game. A team can include up to four players, and the expected play time is 1.5 to 2 hours. This city game Cologne links a shared walk with a story drawn from the city’s legendary spirit. You follow the clues yourselves, compare observations and keep the search moving as a group rather than leaving one person to make every decision.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which stories start at Alter Markt?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne and The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) both start at Alter Markt. The detective story passes Museum Ludwig towards Kölner Dom; along its route you see St. Gereon, then Heinzelmännchenbrunnen and Museum Ludwig. Up to four players investigate on one phone. The Syndicate story follows Magnus and stolen formulas past Groß St. Martin towards Kölner Dom. Its early stops include Alter Markt, Groß St. Martin and Fischmarkt in that order. This pursuit allows up to five players per team. Both games take 1.5 to 2 hours and use the free Loquiz app. Choose whether your group wants to investigate a murder mystery or follow a chase through the streets.
What does it cost to explore as a team?
Each Cologne game costs €19.95 per team sharing one phone, with up to four players or five for the Syndicate game. For your city game Cologne, choose the story first and check whether you will play in the browser or the free Loquiz app. You can start every day whenever you like; the game remains valid for 12 months. Plan 1.5 to 2 hours for the walk and tasks. Friends, families, colleagues and couples can use the activity as a reason to explore and think together. Listen to each other’s suggestions as you follow the clues, and let your chosen story provide the thread connecting the places you see.
Which game works in a browser?
Secrets of Cologne runs in the browser on your own phone without an app.
How many people can share the game?
Secrets and the murder mystery allow up to four players per team. The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) allows up to five.
How much walking time should we reserve?
The stated play time for each game is 1.5 to 2 hours.
When does the game expire?
Your game is valid for 12 months, and you can start on any day at a time you choose.
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