Iceland: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in Iceland into a self-guided game. You follow a route on your smartphone, solve puzzles at real landmarks and pick up the stories behind the streets as you go. City Games in Iceland are played in Reykjavík.
You decide when to start. Stop for a coffee or a museum visit and continue whenever you like. A game usually takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers 3 to 4 km on foot, which makes it an easy way to see the highlights of a city in Iceland in a single afternoon.
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Reykjavík is small enough to cross in an hour and strange enough to keep you looking. Hallgrímskirkja stands at the top of the main street like a basalt column, the harbour still lands fish next to whale-watching boats, and the corrugated-iron houses are painted in colours that survive the winter light. The sea and the mountains are visible from almost every corner.
Wind matters more than temperature, so a windproof layer beats a thick coat. Daylight is short in winter and barely ends in summer, so check the hours before you start. Compare all City Games or browse all our destinations to pick your next city.
Where can I play a City Game in Iceland?
In Reykjavík. Open the city page below to see which games are available there.
Do I need a guide or a fixed start time?
No. You play on your own smartphone, without a guide, and start whenever it suits you. You only need an internet connection. Here is how playing works.
How long does a City Game take?
Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours and a walk of 3 to 4 km. You can pause at any moment and continue later.
How many people can play together?
1 to 4 players share one smartphone. Bigger groups play with several phones; see our options for companies and groups.
Which games can I choose from?
You can pick a murder mystery. Open a city page to see which games are available there.
Which cities in Iceland have City Games?
City Games are playable in Reykjavík. Each city has its own games and its own route, so open a city page to see which games are available there and where they start. The full list of cities is further down this page.
How City Game works in Iceland
You book your game online and receive a confirmation email with everything you need. Open the game on your phone when you are ready and start whenever it suits you — no guide is waiting and there is no fixed departure time. Stop for a coffee or a museum along the way and pick up where you left off.
Who is City Game in Iceland for?
A City Game works for friends, family, couples and colleagues, and just as well on your own. You play in teams on one phone, and several teams can walk the same route at the same time, which is why it is often used for birthdays, team outings and family days. Children join in easily as long as an adult reads along.