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
Alter Markt Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓Alter Markt Cologne can be the beginning of a game with a shared story to follow. Look around the square with your teammates and continue a detective case or the chase for Magnus on your own phone. Both routes connect this sight with more of Cologne. You can also compare an exploration story involving Johann von Werth. Decide what interests your group and plan a start with time for both sightseeing and discussing your answers.
- €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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Why take a moment on Alter Markt?
Alter Markt is a square in Cologne where you can pause before continuing a wider city walk. Look at the whole space and then at the buildings along its edges. A brief break from the phone helps you notice the setting beyond the next game instruction. Compare your teammates’ impressions without adding another quiz. You can enjoy those observations on their own, then return to the activity you selected. The square can be a sightseeing moment within a route that gives your group tasks or a story to follow together.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which detective story leads from the square?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne leads from Alter Markt past Museum Ludwig to Cologne Cathedral. Along its route you see St. Gereon, Heinzelmännchenbrunnen and Museum Ludwig. Choose it if your group likes investigating a case as its shared task. Let different people explain a possible answer before you decide what to enter. The phone can guide your game while the ideas come from everyone. This keeps the walk shared, rather than making each decision depend entirely on the person who happens to hold the device.
Which chase and exploration stories can you compare?
The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) chases Magnus and the stolen formulas from Alter Markt past Groß St. Martin to Cologne Cathedral. You see Alter Markt, Groß St. Martin and Fischmarkt along its route. It is an outdoor escape game on the streets. Another option is Secrets of Cologne, helping Johann von Werth recover his lost feathered hat. You see the Breslauer Platz obelisk and Hohenzollern Bridge on that route. It works in the browser without an app. Choose it for the search; for Alter Markt, Sherlock and The Syndicate are the named passing routes.
What are the costs and phone requirements?
The listed Cologne games cost €19.95 per team and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players sharing one phone; The Syndicate allows up to five. Sherlock and The Syndicate use the free Loquiz app, while Secrets works in the browser without an app. Choose the game before preparing your phone. You can start whenever you want, every day, and your purchase is valid for twelve months. Leave time for discussing tasks and seeing the city, so everyone can contribute ideas during the walk.
Which detective route begins from Alter Markt?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne leads from Alter Markt past Museum Ludwig to Cologne Cathedral.
Which option works without an app?
Secrets of Cologne runs in the browser on your own phone, with no app.
How large can one team be?
Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players on one phone. The Syndicate allows up to five.
How long does playing take?
The listed Cologne games take 1.5 to 2 hours.
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