Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Zaandam Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Zaandam City Hall Zaandam: a stop on our city games
City games in Zaandam (2) ↓Zaandam City Hall Zaandam is one of the places you pass when you explore the centre of Zaandam with one of our city games. It is the seat of the local council. Both our games here go past it, so you can stop for a look while your team solves riddles and photo tasks on your own phone, starting whenever you like.
- from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
- On your own phone, no app
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Zaandam
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Zaandam
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through ZaandamA city game where teams play against each other: at least 2 teams of 1–4 players, each team on its own phone.What players in other cities say
- ★★★★★
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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What is there to see at Zaandam City Hall?
Zaandam City Hall is the town hall of the municipality, so it is a working building where the council meets and residents come for their local services. For visitors it is mainly a place to look at from the outside and to get your bearings in the centre.
Take a moment to look at the building and the square around it. The area mixes new architecture with the older streets and canals of Zaandam, and that contrast is part of what makes a walk here interesting. It is a good place for a short pause and a team photo before you head on.
Which City Game routes pass the town hall?
Two of our games in Zaandam pass Zaandam City Hall: Secrets of Zaandam and Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Zaandam.
In Secrets of Zaandam you help Tsar Peter the Great recover his stolen blueprints while you explore the shipyards, canals and streets of the town. On the way you see the Zaantheater, the Monument Februaristaking 1941, the Dam and the Tsar Peter the Great Statue.
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Zaandam is a detective story based on Sherlock Holmes. The case leads you from the Gedempte Gracht to the Czaar Peterhuisje, past the Monument Februaristaking 1941, the statue of the tsar and the Grote Sluis (Hondemansluis). Both games run in the browser on your own phone, no app needed.
Why is a city game a fun way to see Zaandam?
A city game gives you a reason to look closely. Instead of walking past a building, you search for details, answer questions and talk about the clues together. Zaandam City Hall becomes one of the places in a story you are following, not just a photo stop.
You play at your own pace, without a guide and without a fixed meeting point. A game takes 1.5 to 2 hours and you can start whenever you want, every day. Between the riddles there is plenty of time to enjoy the canals and the green wooden houses the region is known for.
What does it cost and how do you start?
Each game costs €19.95 per team: one phone, at most 4 players. You buy the game online and receive a link by e-mail. When your team is ready, open it on your phone and start walking.
Your ticket stays valid for 12 months, so you choose the day yourself. A bigger group can split into several teams, each on its own phone, and compare scores at the end. Bring a charged phone with mobile data and comfortable shoes.
Which games pass Zaandam City Hall?
Secrets of Zaandam and Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Zaandam both pass the town hall on their route through the centre.
How long does a game take?
Plan 1.5 to 2 hours. You walk at your own pace and can take a break whenever you like.
Do I need an app?
No. Both games run in the browser on your own phone, no app needed.
How many people can play in one team?
At most 4 players per team on one phone. Larger groups can play with several teams at the same time.
Can we start whenever we want?
Yes, you start whenever you like, every day. The ticket is valid for 12 months.
