Chiesa di San Domenico Ferrara: walk and solve

Chiesa di San Domenico is a church at Via degli Spadari 8 in Ferrara. Its building gives you a reason to pause for architecture during the game, rather than concentrating on the screen throughout the walk. Look at the overall exterior and compare the details your companions notice. These pauses can help different interests fit into the same outing: some people enjoy the story, while others enjoy noticing the city. Treat the game as the walking activity connecting the stops, and organise any separate interior visit independently if you want to include that too.

Secrets of Ferrara passes the church while you help Niccolò III d’Este recover a fabled sword. The exploration route takes you past the portal of Cattedrale di San Giorgio, Torre dell'Orologio and the city square near the bicycles. Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Ferrara also passes San Domenico. Its route takes you from the church past Castello Estense and Corso Martiri della Libertà, following a detective investigation through the historic centre. Choose the sword mission if its fictional premise appeals to your companions, or choose the case if you prefer an investigation to keep discussing while you walk together.

Secrets of Ferrara works in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed. The detective game uses the free Loquiz app. Both cost €19.95 per team, take 1.5 to 2 hours and allow at most 4 players on one shared phone. Make that practical choice alongside the story choice, then agree who will handle the device while everyone contributes ideas. You can start whenever you want, every day, and the game remains valid for 12 months. Additional Ferrara visits need their own time, leaving your group free to enjoy the walking activity at its own pace.