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
Museum Ludwig Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓Museum Ludwig Cologne brings a museum building into your city game walk. You pass it during a story with Johann von Werth or a detective case, connecting your sightseeing with something to share. Choose the theme your group enjoys and explore together on foot, using your own phone to carry the activity between places around the city.
- €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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Where does the museum fit into your walking plans?
Museum Ludwig is a museum on Heinrich-Böll-Platz in Cologne and is passed by Secrets and the detective game. Look at the building from outside and notice its city setting before following your activity onwards. A museum stop gives your walk a different landmark from the bridges, fountains and churches elsewhere on the routes. The game connects those places through a common story for your group. You can help Johann von Werth or investigate a murder, depending on what everyone finds appealing. Discuss the themes before setting off, then make the museum one part of a wider outing you explore together on foot.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which game stories pass Museum Ludwig?
Secrets of Cologne passes the museum while you help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat. Its route includes the obelisk on Breslauer Platz before Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne also passes the building, following a case from Alter Markt towards the cathedral. You see St. Gereon before Heinzelmännchenbrunnen, then Museum Ludwig and Kolumba along its route. For an outdoor pursuit, The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) follows Magnus and stolen formulas from Alter Markt towards the cathedral. Its sights include Alter Markt before Great St. Martin, then Fischmarkt and Rheingarten during that story through the city streets.
How do the phone setups and player limits compare?
Secrets of Cologne runs in the browser on your own phone with no app, while Sherlock Holmes and The Syndicate use the free Loquiz app. Each game takes 1.5 to 2 hours and costs €19.95 per team. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players on one phone; The Syndicate allows at most 5. Check the theme and maximum size with the people joining you before choosing what to play. You may start whenever you want, every day, and the game remains valid for 12 months. Agree on a convenient meeting time and allow the playing time within your visit together.
Which games pass Museum Ludwig?
Secrets of Cologne and Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne pass Museum Ludwig.
What does Johann von Werth need?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat.
Can we choose a game without an app?
Secrets of Cologne plays in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed.
Can five players share one team?
The Syndicate allows at most 5 players on one phone. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4.
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