Detective Murder Mystery Game

Detective Murder Mystery Game Nördlingen

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • 1.5–2 hours
  • The same story in every city: like an escape room, this story is yours to crack once, so pick the city that makes it special. Want more? Secrets games tell a new story in every city.
  • 1–4 players per team
  • On your own phone, no app
  • Language of the game: English +31
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Work a detective murder mystery on foot inside the walls of Nordlingen, from the Marktplatz out to the old town gates, at your own pace.

On the route

8 places, in this order

  1. StadtmauermuseumLöpsinger Straße, 86720 Nördlingen
  2. St. GeorgMarktplatz 10, 86720 Nördlingen
  3. StadtmuseumVordere Gerbergasse 1, 86720 Nördlingen
  4. RieskratermuseumEugene-Shoemaker-Platz 1, 86720 Nördlingen
  5. St. SalvatorSalvatorplatz, 86720 Nördlingen
  6. Reimlinger TorWehrgang auf der Stadtmauer, 86720 Nördlingen
  7. MünzhausAn der Reimlinger Mauer 26, 86720 Nördlingen
  8. ReißturmAn der Reimlinger Mauer 37, 86720 Nördlingen
Detective Murder Mystery Game Nördlingen

Detective Murder Mystery Game NördlingenStep into the story

A murder in the city

You are Sherlock Holmes, and Watson is at your side. Balthazar has been found dead, four people had a reason, and only one of them did it.

  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
Start the mission
  1. Detective Murder Mystery Game Nördlingen – It beginsIt begins

    And we need you to find out who killed Balthazar.

  2. Detective Murder Mystery Game Nördlingen – It goes wrongIt goes wrong

    You ring the bell. Nobody opens the door but you catch a shadow moving through the house! Somebody is home!

  3. Detective Murder Mystery Game Nördlingen – Your moveYour move

    Walk the city, question the witnesses, gather the evidence and name the killer. Good luck, and have fun.

Every player takes on one of these roles.

  • The ReasonerThe Reasoner
  • The LookoutThe Lookout
  • The PhotographerThe Photographer
  • The CasebookThe Casebook

Somebody killed Balthasar in Nördlingen. The evidence never left the neighbourhood, which is where you come in.

A self-guided murder mystery game for people who would rather walk than sit. Nördlingen holds the evidence, the app holds the file, and the puzzles, codes and photo tasks in between are what narrow a long suspect list down to one name.

The case takes you past Stadtmauer Nördlingen, Baldingen Gate and Stadtmuseum im Hl.-Geist-Spital.

The Route Through Nördlingen

Löpsingen Gate and Reimlinger Tor Parkplatz come into it too. Expect 3 to 4 km on foot, at whatever speed suits the slowest member of the group.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

How Your Case in Nördlingen Plays Out

You walk and the case reaches you in pieces. Digital characters wait along the way, each with part of the truth and each wanting something first: a puzzle, a code, a photograph. Whatever you solve crosses a name off the list. Allow 1.5 to 2 hours over 3 to 4 km, though nobody is timing you - stop for an hour and the case waits. The habit is the one the Sherlock Holmes stories are built on: notice the thing nobody else bothered to look at, then say out loud what it means.

Friends, Families and Colleagues in Nördlingen

With friends. Four of you on one phone and everybody gets a say. Somebody always commits to a theory early, loudly, and wrongly - that is half of what you will talk about afterwards.

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 Nördlingen 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 opens from the play link in your email. Start it wherever you like in Nördlingen, 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?

Set aside an afternoon. The case itself takes 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, but nothing counts down and nothing shuts, so the breaks are free.

How many people can play on one ticket?

Four people per ticket, one phone between them, €19.95. A group of ten takes three tickets and turns into three teams, which is more fun than crowding one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

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

Is it suitable for children?

From roughly age eight it works well. The puzzles are built to be solved, not to defeat anyone, and younger children happily walk along and help.

What happens if it rains?

You decide when to play and you can pause whenever you want. Step inside, wait the shower out and pick the case up again - no clock is running and nothing closes.

Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Nördlingen?

Both, in practice. You cover Nördlingen 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 Nördlingen?

The same streets carry other city games in Nördlingen, each with its own story, and anyone travelling on will find the next stop under 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 (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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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