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Zaragoza Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

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  • 1.5–2 hours
  • 1–4 players per team
  • In the free Loquiz app on your phone
  • Start any time within 12 months
  • Free cancellation until you start

Solve a detective murder case on foot in Zaragoza, from the city hall past the basilica to the Stone Bridge over the river.

The Balthasar case is open in Zaragoza, and it stays open until somebody walks the route and reads it properly.

This is a self-guided murder mystery game you play outdoors, at your own pace, with Zaragoza for a board. Your phone carries the case file and the city carries the evidence. Clues to gather, digital characters to question, codes to break and a name to give at the end - a detective game with no host at a meeting point, no timetable and no group to keep up with.

The investigation puts Parque Grande José Antonio Labordeta, Stone Bridge Zaragoza and Goya Museum on your list.

The Route Through Zaragoza

Add Pablo Gargallo Museum and Museo del Teatro de Caesaraugusta to that. The whole thing measures 3 to 4 km, which is a comfortable afternoon rather than a hike.

Playing the Detective Game in Zaragoza

Walking is the mechanism. Between locations the witnesses come to you, each with a puzzle, a code or a photo task standing between you and what they know. Most groups need 1.5 to 2 hours for the 3 to 4 km, and a long pause costs nothing at all. It asks the sort of attention Sherlock Holmes made his name on - the detail other people step over.

For Families, Friends and Teams in Zaragoza

With friends. A better answer to "what shall we do today" than another cafe. It works as a pair and it works as a four, and it gives you something to disagree about over dinner.

With your team. Split into fours, buy a ticket each, and send them off on the same murder. Team building without a facilitator, a venue or a start time - and in Zaragoza that means nobody has to be anywhere by nine.

With kids. The puzzles work from about eight years old. Younger ones walk along and help, older ones take over the phone, and the whole thing survives being interrupted by ice cream.

Questions People Ask First

How does the murder mystery game work?

You play it through the Loquiz app on your own phone. It opens in Zaragoza, the story moves with you, and every stop holds a puzzle, a code or a photo task standing between you and the next piece.

How long does it take?

Between one and a half and two hours for most groups, across 3 to 4 km. Slower is free: nothing is timed and nothing expires while you are having lunch.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One ticket covers one to four players on a single device, €19.95 in total. Bigger groups buy one ticket per four and race each other through the same murder.

Do we need to book a time?

Just a date. When you start is up to you, because nobody is standing anywhere in Zaragoza expecting you - no meeting point, no guide, no group.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes, from about eight. The difficulty is easy, the walking is gentle, and children tend to be the fastest in the group at the photo tasks.

What happens if it rains?

Rain is an interruption, not a problem: you choose the moment to start and you can stop as long as you like. Plenty of groups split the case over a morning and an afternoon.

Is this a detective game or a walking tour of Zaragoza?

Both, in practice. You cover Zaragoza on foot and you notice far more than you would on a normal walk, because the case gives you a reason to look closely at things you would otherwise pass.

What else is there to do in Zaragoza?

You can play more than one: other city games in Zaragoza use the same streets for another case, and the rest of Spain is one list away.

Also in the city: Vigo Murder Mystery · Algeciras Murder Mystery · city games across Spain

  1. Parque Grande José Antonio LabordetaParque Grande de José Antonio Labordeta s/n, 50006 Zaragoza
  2. Stone Bridge ZaragozaPuente de Piedra, 50001 Zaragoza
  3. Goya MuseumCalle de Espoz y Mina 23, 50003 Zaragoza
  4. Pablo Gargallo MuseumPlaza de San Felipe 3, 50003 Zaragoza
  5. Museo del Teatro de CaesaraugustaCalle de San Jorge 12, 50001 Zaragoza
  6. Cathedral of the Savior of ZaragozaPlaza de la Seo 4, 50001 Zaragoza
  7. Plaza of Our Lady of the PillarPlaza de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, 50003 Zaragoza
  8. Aljafería PalaceCalle de los Diputados s/n, 50004 Zaragoza
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  1. Cathedral-Basilica of Our Lady of the PillarPlaza del Pilar s/n, 50003 Zaragoza

How it works

  1. BookYour ticket arrives by email.
  2. Go to the startThe start point is in your email. Any day within 12 months.
  3. PlayOpen the link on one phone per team and press start.

What players in other cities say

4.4 on Google (23 reviews)

  • ★★★★★

    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
  • ★★★★★

    This was a fun game! It had a few challenges which was good and surprises. It got me to go around and explore Queenstown, New Zealand. I got to places in Queenstown, New Zealand I hadn’t been to before while on holiday here. Thank you for that and it gave a feel what it would be like to be the actual Sherlock Holmes!

    Dylan J.February 2024 · via google
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