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Marseille Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

City game at Fort Saint Jean, MarseilleTwo fictional City Game players walk naturally through the authentic Palais Longchamp during a Marseille exploration game.Three fictional friends use the City Game mobile experience at the authentic Vieux-Port in central Marseille.Players share a clue while exploring the historic lanes of Le Panier.A fictional player discovers the landmark Basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde during a self-paced City Game treasure hunt.
  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • In the free Loquiz app on your phone
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Work a detective murder case on foot through Marseille, from La Vieille Charité down to the old harbour and Fort Saint-Jean.

There is a body in Marseille. Balthasar is the name, and nobody is coming to work out who did it except you.

A self-guided murder mystery game for people who would rather walk than sit. Marseille holds the evidence, the app holds the file, and the puzzles, codes and photo tasks in between are what narrow a long suspect list down to one name.

The file sends you to Mucem - Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la Méditerranée; Château d'If, Embarcadère Frioul If; and Cathédrale La Major.

The Walk Through Marseille

Palais Longchamp and Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde are on the route as well. Anyone keeping decent notes will find they only have to confirm there what they already suspect.

How Your Case in Marseille Plays Out

The story arrives as you move. Every location holds something to work out, and the digital characters you meet each know one piece of what happened to Balthasar. Reckon on 1.5 to 2 hours and 3 to 4 km, but there is no clock: break for lunch and pick it up afterwards. The habit is the one the Sherlock Holmes stories are built on: notice the thing nobody else bothered to look at, then say out loud what it means.

For Families, Friends and Teams in Marseille

With friends. A better answer to "what shall we do today" than another cafe. It works as a pair and it works as a four, and it gives you something to disagree about over dinner.

With your team. Two teams on one case turns it competitive, which is the whole point. No booking a room, no briefing, no waiting for stragglers: a team outing in Marseille that starts when the last person shows up.

With kids. The puzzles work from about eight years old. Younger ones walk along and help, older ones take over the phone, and the whole thing survives being interrupted by ice cream.

Questions People Ask First

How does the murder mystery game work?

It runs in the Loquiz app on your own phone. Open it at the starting point in Marseille, and from there the case comes to you: someone to question at each location, something to solve before they talk, and a name to hand in at the end.

How long does it take?

About two hours of playing and 3 to 4 km of walking. How long the whole outing takes is up to you, because you can stop for as long as you like and carry on after.

How many people can play on one ticket?

Four people per ticket, one phone between them, €19.95. A group of ten takes three tickets and turns into three teams, which is more fun than crowding one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

A date is all we need. The starting time is yours, because there is no host, no departure and nobody else's schedule involved.

Is it suitable for children?

Eight and up handle it well. Nothing along the way is beyond them, and more often than you would expect it is the youngest player who notices the detail that decides the case.

What happens if it rains?

Nothing forces you to keep walking. Duck into a cafe, let it pass and carry on when you feel like it - there is no time limit on any part of this.

Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Marseille?

You get the walk either way. The difference is that you arrive at each place with a question, and a question makes people look at a building far harder than a plaque ever does.

What else is there to do in Marseille?

You can play more than one: other city games in Marseille use the same streets for another case, and the rest of France is one list away.

More City Games: Secrets of Marseille · The Marseille Syndicate · city games across France

  1. Mucem - Musée des civilisations de l'Europe et de la MéditerranéeEsplanade J4 1, 13002 Marseille
  2. Château d'If, Embarcadère Frioul IfQuai de la Fraternité 1, 13001 Marseille
  3. Cathédrale La MajorPlace de la Major, 13002 Marseille
  4. Palais LongchampBoulevard Jardin Zoologique, 13004 Marseille
  5. Basilique Notre-Dame de la GardeRue Fort du Sanctuaire, 13006 Marseille
  6. Quick Marseille Vieux PortQuai des Belges 31, 13001 Marseille
  7. Fort Saint-JeanPromenade Robert Laffont, 13002 Marseille
  8. Abbaye Saint-VictorPlace Saint-Victor, 13007 Marseille
Show all 10 stops
  1. Parc Borély13008 Marseille, 13008
  2. La Vieille CharitéRue de la Charité 2, 13002 Marseille

How it works

  1. BookYour ticket arrives by email.
  2. Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
  3. PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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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