Detective Murder Mystery Game

Detective Murder Mystery Game Delft

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

Delft Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt, Treasure Hunt & Outdoor Escape Game at Molen de Roos

A group follows a smartphone clue during a City Game Delft Exploration Game at the historic Oostpoort.

Friends solve a clue during a City Game Delft Scavenger Hunt at Nieuwe Kerk on the historic Markt square.

Friends explore the Markt during a City Game Delft Self-Guided Tour in front of the Renaissance City Hall.

Players complete a clue during a City Game Delft Treasure Hunt beside the historic Oude Kerk and canal.

1.5–2 hours
The same story in every city: like an escape room, this story is yours to crack once, so pick the city that makes it special. Want more? Secrets games tell a new story in every city.
1–4 players per team
On your own phone, no app
Language of the game: English +31
Start any time within 12 months
Free cancellation until you start

Solve a detective murder mystery on foot in Delft, from Stationsplein to the Oude Kerk, the Nieuwe Kerk and the Oostpoort.

On the route

13 places, in this order

Oude Delft
Maria van Jessekerk
Vermeer Centrum Delft
Voldersgracht
Oude Kerk
Ursulakerk
Waalse Kerk
Gemeenlandshuis van Delfland
Sint-Hippolytuskapel
Waag
Stadhuis Delft
Markt
Nieuwe Kerk

Step into the story

A murder in the city

You are Sherlock Holmes, and Watson is at your side. Balthazar has been found dead, four people had a reason, and only one of them did it.

1.5–2 hours
1–4 players per team

Start the mission

It begins
And we need you to find out who killed Balthazar.
It goes wrong
You ring the bell. Nobody opens the door but you catch a shadow moving through the house! Somebody is home!
Your move
Walk the city, question the witnesses, gather the evidence and name the killer. Good luck, and have fun.

Every player takes on one of these roles.

The Reasoner
The Lookout
The Photographer
The Casebook

Balthasar was murdered in Delft. No incident room, no colleagues, no forensics - just you, a phone and the streets he was last seen in.

A detective game that uses Delft as its playing field. The investigation lives on your own phone, the witnesses are digital, and the answers are out there in front of you rather than on the screen. No host, no fixed departure, no waiting for anyone.

You will be standing at Museum Prinsenhof Delft, Science Centre Delft and Oostpoort, among other places.

The Route Through Delft

De Oude Kerk and Stadhuis Delft belong to the same case. You cover 3 to 4 km in all, and there is nothing stopping you sitting down halfway.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

Martin M.

Playing the Detective Game in Delft

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.

Who Plays This in Delft

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. Buy a ticket per four, put every team on the same murder, compare the answers over lunch. Nothing to hire and nobody to brief, so a company outing in Delft survives people turning up late.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the murder mystery game work?

It runs in the browser on your own phone, no app download needed. Open it at the starting point in Delft, and from there the case comes to you: someone to question at each location, something to solve before they talk, and a name to hand in at the end.

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 date?

Your ticket is valid for 12 months. Start whenever you like within that year: nine in the morning or four in the afternoon, nothing in Delft is waiting on you and no guide is standing anywhere.

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?

Nothing forces you to keep walking. Duck into a cafe, let it pass and carry on when you feel like it - there is no time limit on any part of this.

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

It is a detective game first. But you see Delft properly while you play it, and people tend to remember a street they searched better than one they were shown.

What else is there to do in Delft?

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

More City Games: Secrets of Delft · The Delft Syndicate · city games across the Netherlands

How it works

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

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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