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
Kreuzeskirche Essen: walk and solve
City games in Essen (3) ↓Kreuzeskirche Essen can be a stop within a city walk that gives your team something to solve together. Look at the church building, compare your impressions and continue through Essen with a story on your own phone. Choose puzzles and photo tasks, a detective investigation or the chase for Magnus. Each offers a different shared goal. Agree on the game before setting out and select a starting time that fits your day.
- €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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What can you notice at Kreuzeskirche?
Kreuzeskirche is a church building in Essen that you can look at during your city exploration. Pause to see the overall form and then the arrangement of its facade. A few moments of attention can make the stop more meaningful than simply recognising the name. Your teammates may notice different things, so compare impressions before moving on. You do not need to add a historical quiz of your own. Let the church be a sightseeing moment within the wider route you are playing.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which game combines the church with puzzles?
Secrets of Essen passes Kreuzeskirche and starts on Burgplatz. It combines puzzles and photo tasks with a self-guided walk through the centre. On the route you see Kreuzeskirche, Jahrhundertbrunnen and Alte Synagoge. Choose it if your team likes exploring with varied tasks along the way. Let different people suggest answers or explain observations, rather than making the phone holder responsible for every decision. That keeps the activity shared and gives more than one way of looking at a task room to contribute.
What other stories pass the church?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen and The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also pass Kreuzeskirche. The detective case runs from Marktkirche past the cathedral to Alte Synagoge; you see Marktkirche and Weberplatz along the route. The Syndicate follows 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 on the streets. Pick whether your group would rather investigate a case or follow a chase.
What do you need before setting off?
The listed Essen games cost €19.95 per team and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players on one phone, while The Syndicate allows up to five. All three use the free Loquiz app. Choose the phone your team will share and prepare the app before your walk. You can start whenever you want, every day, and your purchase is valid for twelve months. Allow time for tasks as well as walking, so everyone can discuss ideas along the way.
Where does Secrets start in Essen?
Secrets of Essen begins on Burgplatz.
How large can one team be?
Secrets and Sherlock allow up to four players sharing one phone. The Syndicate allows up to five.
Which app do we prepare?
The listed Essen games use the free Loquiz app.
How much time should we set aside?
The listed games take 1.5 to 2 hours. You choose your own starting time.
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