Detective Murder Mystery Game

Detective Murder Mystery Game Nijmegen

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

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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

Play a detective murder mystery through Nijmegen on foot, from the Grote Markt to the Valkhof, at your own pace.

On the route

9 places, in this order

KronenburgerparkKronenburgerplaats 6511, 6511 AW Nijmegen
Lange Hezelstraat 42 NijmegenLange Hezelstraat 20, 6511 CJ Nijmegen
Commanderie Van Sint JanFranseplaats 1, 6511 VS Nijmegen
Valkhof ParkKelfkensbos 59, 6511 RR Nijmegen
Sint-NicolaaskapelVoerweg 1, 6511 RT Nijmegen
Valkhof MuseumKeizer Karelplein 33, 6511 NH Nijmegen
Mariënburg KapelMariënburg 26, 6511 PS Nijmegen
StevenskerkSint Stevenskerkhof 62, 6511 VZ Nijmegen
VVV NijmegenGrote Markt 17, 6511 KA Nijmegen

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

It is a murder mystery game in outdoor form. You walk Nijmegen, the story comes to meet you, and every location holds a puzzle, a code or a photo task that crosses another name off the suspect list. Self-guided from the first step: you pick the day, you pick the hour, you set the pace.

The file sends you to Kronenburgerpark, Lange Hezelstraat 42 Nijmegen and Commanderie Van Sint Jan.

The Walk Through Nijmegen

Add Valkhof Park and Sint-Nicolaaskapel to that. The whole thing measures 3 to 4 km, which is a comfortable afternoon rather than a hike.

Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!

Martin M.

How the Murder Mystery Game Works in Nijmegen

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. The reasoning runs the way it does in a Sherlock Holmes story: small observations first, the accusation last.

Friends, Families and Colleagues in Nijmegen

With friends. Four of you on one phone and everybody gets a say. Somebody always commits to a theory early, loudly, and wrongly - that is half of what you will talk about afterwards.

With your team. Two teams on one case turns it competitive, which is the whole point. No booking a room, no briefing, no waiting for stragglers: a team outing in Nijmegen that starts when the last person shows up.

With kids. Eight years old is about the floor. The distance is not the problem it sounds like, the photo tasks are where children beat adults outright, and the codes end up being solved by the whole family at once.

Before You Book

How does the murder mystery game work?

Everything opens from the play link in your email. Start it wherever you like in Nijmegen, follow what the case tells you, solve what each location puts in front of you, and hand in a name when you are sure.

How long does it take?

Set aside an afternoon. The case itself takes 1.5 to 2 hours across 3 to 4 km, but nothing counts down and nothing shuts, so the breaks are free.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One €19.95 ticket covers four players on a single phone. Past four, take a second ticket: two teams chasing the same killer beats six people squinting at one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

You pick a date, not a slot. Start at nine or start at four; nothing in Nijmegen 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?

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 Nijmegen?

It is a detective game first. But you see Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen?

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

Also in the city: Secrets of Nijmegen · The Nijmegen 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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