Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Manchester Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Halloween Manchester: a dark walk through the city centre
City games in Manchester (2) ↓Halloween Manchester ideas that get you outside: walk the city centre on your own phone as the October evenings draw in. Our two city games take you past Gothic libraries, the old cathedral and the grand town hall, with puzzles and photo tasks on the way. You start whenever you like and play at your own pace. With the code HALLOWEEN50 every game costs half price until 2 November.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- On your own phone, no app
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Manchester
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Manchester
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through ManchesterA 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 dark history does Manchester hide?
Manchester's past has its share of shadows. In August 1819 cavalry charged a peaceful crowd at St Peter's Field, killing at least 15 people in what became known as the Peterloo Massacre. During the Blitz in December 1940 German bombs badly damaged Manchester Cathedral.
The cathedral has an odd story of its own. In the 1590s the warden of the collegiate church was John Dee, the Elizabethan scholar famous for his astrology and his attempts to speak with angels. A short walk away, the John Rylands Library looks like a Gothic church. Enriqueta Rylands built it in memory of her husband, and it opened in 1900.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Halloween Manchester: which games can you play?
There are two games, each for €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. Both take 1.5 to 2 hours.
Secrets of Manchester runs in the browser on your own phone, no app needed. You start near St. Mary's Catholic Church and pass the John Rylands Research Institute and Library, Waterstones Deansgate and the corner of Corporation Street and Market Street, where the 1996 bomb tore through the city centre.
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Manchester is played in the free Loquiz app. Its story is based on Sherlock Holmes. The case starts at Manchester Town Hall and leads you on to IWM North, Manchester Cathedral and the John Rylands Library, as you hunt for clues and suspects.
How does Manchester celebrate Halloween?
Halloween is a lively night in Manchester. Children go trick or treating in many neighbourhoods, students dress up for the evening, and shops are full of pumpkins and costumes. A few days later Bonfire Night on 5 November brings fireworks across the city.
In between, the late October evenings are perfect for a walk in the dark. The red brick, the Gothic stone of the library and the floodlit cathedral look their best at dusk, and a murder case or a clue hunt fits the mood of the season.
What can we do for Halloween Manchester evenings?
Play one of our city games through the centre after dark. You pass the cathedral, the John Rylands Library and the town hall while you solve riddles on your phone.
Is there a ghost game in Manchester?
Ghost Hunters is coming to Manchester soon. Leave your e-mail address on this page to hear when it starts.
How much does it cost?
Each game costs €19.95 per team, for one phone and at most 4 players. The code HALLOWEEN50 gives you 50% off until 2 November.
Do I need an app?
Secrets of Manchester runs in the browser, no app needed. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Manchester is played in the free Loquiz app.
How long does a game take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours. You can start every day at any time and your ticket is valid for 12 months.
