Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Alkmaar Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Halloween Alkmaar: a dark walk through the siege city
City games in Alkmaar (3) ↓Want to spend halloween Alkmaar style, out in the old streets instead of at a party? Alkmaar is famous for cheese, but its centre also has a grim past of siege and war. On a dark October evening the canals, almshouses and the great church make a perfect backdrop for a game. With our city games you walk, puzzle and solve on your own phone, starting whenever you like.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Alkmaar
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Alkmaar
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Alkmaar 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 AlkmaarA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.Expected soon in AlkmaarWhat 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 dark history does Alkmaar have?
In 1573 Spanish troops laid siege to Alkmaar. The town held out, and on 8 October the siege was lifted, which is why people in Alkmaar still say that victory began here. The town celebrates that day every year, only a few weeks before Halloween.
Walk through the centre in the evening and the past feels close. The Grote Sint-Laurenskerk towers over the old streets, quiet almshouses hide behind small doors, and a canal is called Verdronkenoord, which literally means something like drowned place. Halloween is not an old Dutch tradition, so it is mostly a night for costumes and parties. The Dutch lantern custom belongs to Sint-Maarten on 11 November.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which games can you play in Alkmaar at Halloween?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Alkmaar is a detective story based on Sherlock Holmes. Starting near Canadaplein, you pass the Wildemanshofje, De Waag and the Grote Sint-Laurenskerk while you collect clues. It runs in the free Loquiz app.
The Alkmaar Syndicate (outdoor escape game) is an outdoor alternative to an escape room for 2 to 5 players, also in the free Loquiz app. You track Magnus from Canadaplein past the Hofje van Splinter and the Hof van Sonoy to the Verdronkenoord.
Secrets of Alkmaar is played in the browser on your own phone, no app. It takes you past the Grote of Sint-Laurenskerk, the City Hall and the cheese market on the Waagplein. Each game takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Ghost Hunters, prices and the HALLOWEEN50 code
Our ghost game Ghost Hunters is coming to Alkmaar. Leave your e-mail address on this page and we will tell you when it starts.
Until then, every game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. The Alkmaar Syndicate is for 2 to 5 players on one phone. Use the code HALLOWEEN50 for 50% off all our games, valid until 2 November. You choose the time yourself, so halloween Alkmaar can start right after dark.
What is there to do for halloween Alkmaar?
Play one of our city games through the old centre in the dark. You solve a case together and see the canals and almshouses on the way.
How long does it take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, at your own pace.
Do I need an app?
Secrets of Alkmaar runs in the browser, no app needed. The murder mystery and The Alkmaar Syndicate use the free Loquiz app.
Is there a ghost game in Alkmaar?
Ghost Hunters is coming. Leave your e-mail address on this page to hear when it starts.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes, families play Secrets of Alkmaar a lot. The murder mystery suits older children best.
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Blog: Alkmaar
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3 November 2022
The Alkmaar Cheese Market: How It Works and How to See It Properly
A guide to the Alkmaar cheese market: when it runs, how the carriers and the hand-clap haggling work, where to stand, and what else to do in Alkmaar after.
