Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Essen Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Burgplatz Essen: walk and solve
City games in Essen (3) ↓Burgplatz Essen can be the beginning of a discovery walk or an outdoor formula chase, and the detective game passes it too. Compare the three themes with your group and choose the activity everyone enjoys. You explore together on foot, using your own phone to connect the tasks or story with the different places you see around the city.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Essen
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Essen
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Essen 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 EssenA 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 make the square part of a game outing?
Burgplatz is a square in Essen and is included in all three city games described here. Looking across the space lets your group take in the surrounding buildings together. Pause to notice that wider city setting before continuing your activity. A game connects this sightseeing moment with something everyone shares throughout the walk. You might prefer discovery puzzles, a murder case to discuss or a pursuit after stolen formulas through the streets. Decide the theme with your companions before setting off, so the square becomes one recognisable point in an outing that combines looking around with a common activity to follow together.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which routes include Burgplatz?
Secrets of Essen starts at Burgplatz with puzzles and photo tasks through the centre. You see Kreuzeskirche before Jahrhundertbrunnen and then Alte Synagoge along its route. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen also passes Burgplatz, beginning its case at Marktkirche. Its route includes Marktkirche before Lichtburg, then Weberplatz and the city hall. The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) starts at Burgplatz and follows Magnus and stolen formulas through the streets. You encounter Burgplatz before Essener Dom, then Kettwiger Straße and Kennedyplatz. Compare the discovery tasks with the investigation and pursuit before choosing what your friends, partner or colleagues would enjoy sharing through the city.
What do you need for your team activity?
Each Essen game costs €19.95 per team and takes 1.5 to 2 hours, using the free Loquiz app on your own phone. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players on one phone; The Syndicate allows at most 5. Check those limits and the theme with the people joining you before deciding what to play. You can begin whenever you want, every day, and your game remains valid for 12 months. Agree on a convenient meeting time and allow the playing time in your visit. That gives your group flexibility to arrange a shared walk around the other parts of your city plans.
Does the discovery game start here?
Secrets of Essen starts at Burgplatz with puzzles and photo tasks through the centre.
Which formula story begins at the square?
The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) follows Magnus and stolen formulas from Burgplatz.
Does the detective route pass Burgplatz?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen passes Burgplatz during its case through the city.
How many people share one phone?
Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players on one phone. The Syndicate allows at most 5.
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