EN
Your accountFind my city
Sherlock Holmes · Murder mystery

Mainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

Mainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery GameMainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game – Mainz (2)Mainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game – Mainz (3)Mainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game – Mainz (4)Mainz Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game – Mainz (5)
  • 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

Follow a detective murder case on foot through central Mainz, from the Markt past Liebfrauenplatz to Schillerplatz, at your own pace.

Balthasar is dead in Mainz, and whoever closes the case is going to have to walk it.

This is what a murder mystery looks like once you take it outside. Mainz is the crime scene, your phone is the case file, and the two hours in between are yours to spend how you like - a self-guided detective game with nobody standing over it.

You will be standing at Marktbrunnen, Fastnachtsbrunnen and Ausgrabungsstätte Römisches Theater, among other places.

The Walk Through Mainz

St. Stephan and Leichhof come into it too. Expect 3 to 4 km on foot, at whatever speed suits the slowest member of the group.

How Your Case in Mainz Plays Out

You move, the case moves. Each stop has something to solve and each digital character has something to say once you have solved it, and the suspect list shortens accordingly. Figure on 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, with as many breaks as you feel like taking. The reasoning runs the way it does in a Sherlock Holmes story: small observations first, the accusation last.

Who Plays This in Mainz

With friends. Four people, one phone, one case. Somebody will back the wrong suspect early and refuse to let it go, and that is the part everyone remembers.

With your team. Buy a ticket per four, put every team on the same murder, compare the answers over lunch. Nothing to hire and nobody to brief, so a company outing in Mainz survives people turning up late.

With kids. The puzzles work from about eight years old. Younger ones walk along and help, older ones take over the phone, and the whole thing survives being interrupted by ice cream.

Questions People Ask First

How does the murder mystery game work?

Everything sits in the Loquiz app. Start it wherever you like in Mainz, 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?

One €19.95 ticket covers four players on a single phone. Past four, take a second ticket: two teams chasing the same killer beats six people squinting at one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

Just a date. The hour is yours to choose, because nobody is standing anywhere in Mainz expecting you - no meeting point, no guide, no group.

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 Mainz?

Both, in practice. You cover Mainz on foot and you notice far more than you would on a normal walk, because the case gives you a reason to look closely at things you would otherwise pass.

What else is there to do in Mainz?

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

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

  1. MarktbrunnenKorbgäßchen, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  2. FastnachtsbrunnenSchillerpl., 55116 Mainz, Germany
  3. Ausgrabungsstätte Römisches TheaterZitadellenweg, 55131 Mainz, Germany
  4. St. StephanKleine Weißgasse 12, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  5. LeichhofLeichhof, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  6. AugustinerkircheAugustinerstraße 42, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  7. GutenbergplatzGutenbergpl., 55116 Mainz, Germany
  8. EisenturmRheinstraße 59, 55116 Mainz, Germany
Show all 11 stops
  1. HolzturmHolzstraße 34, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  2. Rathaus MainzAm Rathaus, 55116 Mainz, Germany
  3. Mainzer DomLiebfrauenpl. 4, 55116 Mainz, Germany

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
How we check reviews

These reviews were left by players on Google and other review sites and are copied from there as they are, with their source.

More games in Mainz

More places nearby