New Zealand: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in New Zealand 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 run in two cities in New Zealand: Auckland and Queenstown.
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 New Zealand in a single afternoon.
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New Zealand keeps its cities close to volcanoes and water. Auckland is built between two harbours on a field of old volcanic cones, and a ferry across the water is part of everyday life. Queenstown, on the South Island, sits on a lake under sharp peaks: a small centre of bars and outdoor shops, a gondola up the hill and walking tracks that start at the edge of town.
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Which cities in New Zealand have a City Game?
Two: Auckland and Queenstown. You will find both further down this page.
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 New Zealand have City Games?
City Games are playable in Auckland and Queenstown. 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 New Zealand
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 New Zealand 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.