Detective Murder Mystery Game

Detective Murder Mystery Game Venlo

4.4 on Google (24 reviews)

A City Game team celebrates outside the historic Ald Weishoes in Venlo.

A small team studies its phone and the distinctive historic facade of Romerhuis while exploring the old centre of Venlo.

Friends explore Sint Martinus Basilica during a City Game in Venlo.

Friends discover Joriskerk on a self-guided City Game tour of Venlo.

A successful clue brings a high-five at historic Venlo City Hall.

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 Venlo, from the station past the Limburgs Museum to the Sint-Joriskerk.

On the route

12 places, in this order

Weerstoren
Nieuwe Poort
Heilige Geestkerk
Maaspoort
Sint-Martinusbasiliek
Jan Klaassens Museum
Museum van Bommel van Dam
Arsenaalplein
Rosarium, Venlo
Julianapark
Limburg Museum
Koninginneplein

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

A detective game that uses Venlo 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 Het Romerhuis Koffie - Thee - Chocolade, City hall of Venlo and Venlo on Ice, among other places.

The Route Through Venlo

Add Stadstuinderij Venlo and Limburgs Museum 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 Venlo

The story arrives as you move. Every location holds something to work out, and the digital characters you meet each know one piece of what happened to Balthasar. Reckon on 1.5 to 2 hours and 3 to 4 km, but there is no clock: break for lunch and pick it up afterwards. It asks the sort of attention Sherlock Holmes made his name on - the detail other people step over.

For Families, Friends and Teams in Venlo

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. 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 - just pick any day within 12 months and start whenever you like.

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.

Questions People Ask First

How does the murder mystery game work?

You play it through a direct link in the browser on your own phone. It opens in Venlo, 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?

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?

Four people per ticket, one phone between them, €19.95. A group of ten takes three tickets and turns into three teams, which is more fun than crowding one screen.

Do we need to book a time?

A date within 12 months is all we need. The starting time is yours, because there is no host, no departure and nobody else's schedule involved.

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 Venlo?

You get the walk either way. The difference is that you arrive at each place with a question, and a question makes people look at a building far harder than a plaque ever does.

What else is there to do in Venlo?

The same streets carry other city games in Venlo, each with its own story, and anyone travelling on will find the next stop under the Netherlands.

More City Games: Secrets of Venlo · The Venlo 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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