Switzerland: city games
A City Game turns a walk through a city in Switzerland 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 4 cities in Switzerland, from Zurich and Geneva to Bern.
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 Switzerland in a single afternoon.
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Switzerland changes language every few valleys, and the cities show it. Zurich sits where the lake becomes a river, with guild houses on one bank and galleries in old factories on the other. Geneva is French-speaking and international, built around the lake, the fountain and the UN quarter. Bern, the capital, keeps six kilometres of arcades and a bear park inside a loop of the Aare, while Basel on the Rhine is known for its museums and a carnival that empties the offices.
Everything runs on time, including the last funicular, so check the timetable before you plan a break. Public fountains give drinkable water, which saves buying bottles. Compare all City Games or browse all our destinations to pick your next city.
Which cities in Switzerland have a City Game?
Four: Zurich, Geneva, Bern and Basel. You will find the full list of cities 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?
Depending on the city, you can pick a murder mystery or a relaxed exploration game. Open a city page to see which games are available there.
Which cities in Switzerland have City Games?
City Games are playable in cities across the country, including Zurich, Geneva and Bern. 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 Switzerland
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 Switzerland 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.