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
The Praetorium Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓The Praetorium Cologne can be a landmark in a game with a city legend or an outdoor pursuit. You pass it during Secrets and The Syndicate, connecting the place with a shared story through the streets. Choose the theme your group enjoys and explore together on foot, using your own phone to follow the activity between other sights along the route.
- €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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How does the Praetorium fit into a city walk?
The Praetorium is a historic site on Kleine Budengasse in Cologne and is passed by Secrets and The Syndicate. Recognising its location gives your group a particular place to connect with the surrounding city streets. Pause to notice the setting before continuing your activity. A game can link that sightseeing moment with a common story throughout the outing. You might prefer the adventure involving Johann von Werth or a pursuit after stolen formulas. Choose the theme with your companions before setting off, so the Praetorium becomes one part of a wider walk where everyone has something to follow while also looking around together.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which stories pass the Praetorium?
Secrets of Cologne passes the Praetorium 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. The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also passes the site, following Magnus and stolen formulas from Alter Markt. You see Alter Markt before Great St. Martin, then Fischmarkt and Rheingarten along its route. For a detective alternative, Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne begins its case at Alter Markt. You encounter St. Gereon before Heinzelmännchenbrunnen, then Museum Ludwig and Kolumba, giving your group another activity to compare when planning a shared outing through the city.
How do the practical options differ for your team?
Secrets of Cologne plays 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 themes and maximum sizes with the people joining you before choosing what to play. You may start whenever you want, every day, and the game stays valid for 12 months. Arrange a convenient meeting time and leave room for the activity within your visit together.
Which games pass the Praetorium?
Secrets of Cologne and The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) pass the Praetorium.
What does Johann von Werth need?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat.
Which option works without an app?
Secrets of Cologne runs in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed.
Can five players form one team?
The Syndicate allows at most 5 players on one phone. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4.
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