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
Grillo-Theater Essen: walk and solve
City games in Essen (3) ↓Grillo-Theater Essen can be a sightseeing pause within a city game with a shared goal. Look at the theatre building before returning to the activity on your own phone. Your group can explore with puzzles and photo tasks, investigate a detective case or track Magnus and the stolen formulas. Choose the story that interests your teammates and plan your own start, leaving time for both the places and the tasks along the route.
- €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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How can the theatre fit into your sightseeing?
Grillo-Theater is a theatre building in Essen that you can look at during your exploration. Take in the whole exterior before focusing on how its parts are arranged. You do not need details about performances to enjoy the building as a stop in the city. Compare impressions with your teammates and give the place a moment of attention. Return to the chosen game afterwards, letting your walk alternate between looking at actual places and discussing the shared tasks or story that your group is following.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which exploration route passes Grillo-Theater?
Secrets of Essen passes Grillo-Theater and starts on Burgplatz. It combines puzzles and photo tasks with a self-guided walk through the centre. Along its route you see Kreuzeskirche, Jahrhundertbrunnen and Alte Synagoge. Choose it if your team enjoys varied tasks while exploring. Let someone other than the phone holder propose an answer first, and ask why they think it fits. This gives different ideas space to contribute and helps keep the activity shared, even though one phone guides the game for your team.
Which detective and chase stories also pass here?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen and The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also pass Grillo-Theater. The detective case runs from Marktkirche past the cathedral to Alte Synagoge; you see Marktkirche, Weberplatz and Essen City Hall along its route. The Syndicate tracks Magnus and the stolen formulas from Burgplatz past Essener Dom and Kennedyplatz. You see Burgplatz, Essener Dom and Kettwiger Straße. It is an outdoor escape game played through the streets. Decide whether investigation or a chase better suits your group’s interests.
What should you arrange before the walk?
The listed Essen games cost €19.95 per team and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Up to four players share one phone for Secrets and Sherlock, or up to five for The Syndicate. All three use the free Loquiz app. Agree on your team phone and prepare the app before setting out. You can start whenever you want, every day, and your purchase is valid for twelve months. Pick a time with room for discussing answers and sightseeing, so everyone can contribute throughout the walk.
Which games pass Grillo-Theater?
Secrets of Essen, Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen and The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) pass the theatre.
Where does Secrets begin?
Secrets of Essen starts on Burgplatz.
What is the maximum team size?
Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players sharing one phone. The Syndicate allows up to five.
Which app do we need?
The listed Essen games use the free Loquiz app.
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