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Dusseldorf Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

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  • 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

Play a detective murder mystery on foot in Dusseldorf, from Grabbeplatz through the Altstadt to the Ratinger Tor, at your own pace.

A murder in Düsseldorf, one victim called Balthasar, and a suspect list that only gets shorter if you go and look.

It is a murder mystery game in outdoor form. You walk Düsseldorf, the story comes to meet you, and every location holds a puzzle, a code or a photo task that crosses another name off the suspect list. Self-guided from the first step: you pick the day, you pick the hour, you set the pace.

Among the addresses in the file: Deutsche Oper am Rhein / Ballett am Rhein, Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf and Johanneskirche.

The Walk Through Düsseldorf

Schadowstraße U-Bahn and Ratinger Tor come into it too. Expect 3 to 4 km on foot, at whatever speed suits the slowest member of the group.

How the Murder Mystery Game Works in Düsseldorf

Nothing happens until you walk. The evidence is at the locations, the witnesses are on the phone, and every puzzle, code and photo task you get through hands you another piece of Balthasar's last day. 1.5 to 2 hours, 3 to 4 km, no time limit of any kind. It asks the sort of attention Sherlock Holmes made his name on - the detail other people step over.

For Families, Friends and Teams in Düsseldorf

With friends. Four of you on one phone and everybody gets a say. Somebody always commits to a theory early, loudly, and wrongly - that is half of what you will talk about afterwards.

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 Düsseldorf that starts when the last person shows up.

With kids. Eight and up manage it comfortably. Children are usually quickest on the photo tasks, and teenagers who have stopped being impressed by old buildings get competitive about the puzzles instead.

Questions People Ask First

How does the murder mystery game work?

Everything sits in the Loquiz app. Start it wherever you like in Düsseldorf, follow what the case tells you, solve what each location puts in front of you, and hand in a name when you are sure.

How long does it take?

Between one and a half and two hours for most groups, across 3 to 4 km. Slower is free: nothing is timed and nothing expires while you are having lunch.

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?

You pick a date. Start at nine or start at four; nothing in Düsseldorf is waiting on you and no guide is standing anywhere.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, from about eight. The difficulty is easy, the walking is gentle, and children tend to be the fastest in the group at the photo tasks.

What happens if it rains?

Rain is an interruption, not a problem: you choose the moment to start and you can stop as long as you like. Plenty of groups split the case over a morning and an afternoon.

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

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 Düsseldorf?

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

Also in the city: Secrets of Dusseldorf · The Dusseldorf Syndicate · city games across Germany

  1. Deutsche Oper am Rhein / Ballett am RheinHeinrich-Heine-Allee 16A, 40213 Düsseldorf
  2. Goethe-Museum DüsseldorfJacobistraße 2, 40211 Düsseldorf
  3. JohanneskircheMartin-Luther-Platz 39, 40212 Düsseldorf
  4. Schadowstraße U-BahnSchadowstraße 56-58, 40212 Düsseldorf
  5. Ratinger TorMaximilian-Weyhe-Allee 1, 40213 Düsseldorf
  6. Hofgarten40213 Düsseldorf
  7. Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-WestfalenGrabbeplatz 5, 40213 Düsseldorf
  8. Tonhalle DüsseldorfEhrenhof 1, 40479 Düsseldorf
Show all 15 stops
  1. Düsseldorf AltstadtBolkerstraße, 40213 Düsseldorf
  2. KunsthalleMutter-Ey-Straße, 40213 Düsseldorf
  3. Schadow-ArkadenSchadowstraße 11, 40212 Düsseldorf
  4. Mahn- und Gedenkstätte DüsseldorfMühlenstraße 29, 40213 Düsseldorf
  5. Königsallee, Königsallee, Düsseldorf-Stadtbezirk 1, GermanyKönigsallee 71, 40215 Düsseldorf
  6. STADTMUSEUMBerger Allee 2, 40213 Düsseldorf
  7. Theatermuseum der Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf / Dumont Lindemann ArchivJägerhofstraße 1, 40479 Düsseldorf

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 (23 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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
  • ★★★★★

    This was a fun game! It had a few challenges which was good and surprises. It got me to go around and explore Queenstown, New Zealand. I got to places in Queenstown, New Zealand I hadn’t been to before while on holiday here. Thank you for that and it gave a feel what it would be like to be the actual Sherlock Holmes!

    Dylan J.February 2024 · via google
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