Scavenger hunt Zaandam: walk and solve

City games in Zaandam (2) ↓

A scavenger hunt Zaandam gives your group a blueprint search or a detective murder case to follow. Help Tsar Peter the Great in one story, or take the investigator role in the other. You use your own phone while walking together and discussing clues along the way. Both games are self-guided and take around 1.5 to 2 hours, beginning at a time your team chooses.

  • €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
  • On your own phone, no app
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start
  • 4.4 on Google (24 reviews)
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City games in Zaandam

Group games: teams against each other

City Conquest – Race Through ZaandamCity ConquestRace Through ZaandamA 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 Zaandam

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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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How do you search for Peter’s blueprints?

Secrets of Zaandam asks you to help Tsar Peter the Great recover stolen blueprints while exploring shipyards, canals and streets. Your scavenger hunt Zaandam passes Monument Februaristaking 1941 first, then the Tsar Peter the Great Statue and afterwards Dam 1 and 1b. These places accompany the search through the city.

You play in your phone browser, with no app required. Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours. Choose this story if you want a recovery task for your outing. Everyone can discuss the clues while one player shares the information, keeping the selected game connected with your walk at your group's own pace.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Martin M.

Which route follows the detective investigation?

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Zaandam gives your group a case using the free Loquiz app. You see Monument Februaristaking 1941 first, then the Tsar Peter the Great Statue and afterwards Grote Sluis, also called Hondemansluis. The investigation follows its own story, with some places shared by the exploration route.

Plan around 1.5 to 2 hours and use your own phone. Before starting, decide whether investigating a murder is the task your group wants. Reading clues aloud lets everyone contribute thoughts as you walk, keeping the selected case a common activity and giving all players information to discuss along the way.

What are the price and team requirements?

Your scavenger hunt Zaandam costs €19.95 per team with one phone and at most four players. This limit applies to both games. Decide who is joining you and choose the blueprint exploration or the detective case. Your selection determines which technology you use during the outing.

You can start whenever you like and should reserve around 1.5 to 2 hours. Use your browser for Secrets of Zaandam or the free Loquiz app for the murder mystery. Sharing clues lets everyone compare ideas and notice the surroundings, connecting the selected game with a common task throughout your self-guided walk.

Which story features Tsar Peter the Great?

Secrets of Zaandam asks you to help Tsar Peter the Great recover stolen blueprints during a self-guided exploration.

Does the blueprint search need an app?

No. Secrets of Zaandam runs in your own phone browser and takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to play.

What do I use for the detective game?

Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Zaandam uses the free Loquiz app on your own phone, shared by your team.

How many people does the team price allow?

Either story costs €19.95 per team with one phone and at most four players, so put your group together within that size.

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