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
Marktkirche Essen: walk and solve
City games in Essen (3) ↓Marktkirche Essen can be a church stop in a discovery game or the beginning of a detective case. Choose whether your group prefers puzzles and photo tasks or investigating a murder. Then explore the city together on foot, with the activity on your own phone connecting this building to more places you see 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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Why include the church in your city outing?
The Marktkirche is a church in Essen and is included in the discovery and detective games. Look at its exterior and notice the surrounding city space before following your activity onwards. A church offers a different landmark from the fountains and other buildings elsewhere on the routes. The game connects those sightseeing moments with something your group shares. You might enjoy varied discovery tasks or prefer a murder case that carries through the walk. Choose the theme with your companions before setting off, so everyone has a common purpose while also looking at the places around them as you explore together.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which game routes include Marktkirche?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen starts at Marktkirche and explores central Essen. You see the church before Lichtburg, then Weberplatz and the city hall along its route. Secrets of Essen also passes Marktkirche, starting at Burgplatz with puzzles and photo tasks through the centre. Its route includes Kreuzeskirche before Jahrhundertbrunnen and Alte Synagoge. For a pursuit in the streets, The Essen Syndicate (outdoor escape game) follows Magnus and stolen formulas from Burgplatz. You encounter Burgplatz before Essener Dom, then Kettwiger Straße and Kennedyplatz during that story. Compare discovery, investigation and pursuit when deciding which activity your group would enjoy sharing through the city.
What should you arrange with your team?
The Essen games take 1.5 to 2 hours and cost €19.95 per team. You use one phone with the free Loquiz app. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4 players per team; The Syndicate allows at most 5. Check the themes and these limits with the people joining you before choosing what to play. You can start whenever you want, every day, and the game stays valid for 12 months. Arrange a convenient time to meet and allow the playing time in your visit. That leaves flexibility to share a walk with friends, your partner or colleagues alongside the rest of your city plans.
Where does the detective case begin?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Essen starts at Marktkirche and explores the centre on foot.
Does the discovery game pass the church?
Yes. Secrets of Essen passes Marktkirche and includes puzzles and photo tasks.
What is the price per team?
Each game costs €19.95 per team, using one phone within its maximum player limit.
Can five people play together?
The Syndicate allows at most 5 players on one phone. Secrets and Sherlock Holmes allow at most 4.
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