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Secrets of · Scavenger huntSecrets of Zutphen Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
- 1.5–2 hours
- A different story in every city, with its own characters: every city is a new game.
- 1–4 players per team
- On your own phone, no app
- Language of the game: English +29
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
Explore Zutphen on a self-guided walking tour with puzzles and photo tasks past 's-Gravenhof, the old merchant houses and the harbour.
On the route
15 places, in this order
- 's-Gravenhof
- Kuiperstraat
- IJsselkade
- Poem Wall Below the City Wall
- Hanseatic Merchant House
- Zuiderhaven
- House Plaque "De Snippe"
- Houtwal Arch
- Henri Dunantstraat
- Bicycle-Themed Street
- Camperplaats (Riverside Camper Stop)
- House "De Stroom"
- Sports Injury Clinic
- Poem Wall "Zutphens Welkom"
- Historic Gelre Warehouse
Step into the story
Find the quills. Beat him to my letter.
In Arnhem, in my last days, I wrote one letter in my own hand. It was never sent.
- 1.5–2 hours
- 1–4 players per team
It beginsSoldier, poet, courtier to Queen Elizabeth. Named for my godfather, a king.
It goes wrongLater my friends carried it into Zutphen, the town I could not take, and hid it behind eleven porcupine quills. The porcupine is my family's crest.
Your moveMy first quill waits at the town museum on this square. The Gilder was here at breakfast.
The streets themselves are the board and your phone is the only equipment. Secrets of Zutphen is a self-guided outdoor scavenger hunt, played at whatever pace suits you.
Your position drives the whole thing: each location unlocks a riddle, a puzzle or a photo task as you reach it. To solve them you have to read Zutphen itself rather than a screen, and that is why you walk away knowing things the average local does not.
's-Gravenhof, Kuiperstraat and IJsselkade come up along the way. The stretches between the stops are where most of the looking gets done, at things that are hidden only by being ordinary.
Poem Wall Below the City Wall and Hanseatic Merchant House are on the route as well, and the group stops walking past things somewhere along the way and starts reading them.
A Self-Guided Tour of Zutphen That Asks the Questions
A self-guided tour with the guide replaced by riddles. The route through Zutphen is real, the history is real, and the difference is that you dig it out instead of being handed it, no commentary, no umbrella to follow, nobody held up at the back. Intermediate difficulty: most groups solve most of it, and the rest is a good argument. Riddles, code-breaking, and photographs you would otherwise never have taken.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Want to Plan a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Zutphen?
This is one, and it takes about a minute to set up: book a date, open the play link from your email and start whenever you are ready. There is nothing to print, nothing to hide in advance and no list to write, the route, the riddles and the photo tasks are already built around Zutphen, 3 to 4 km on foot, about two hours, and one ticket covers a group of up to four on a single phone for €19.95. If you were about to spend an evening making one yourself, this is the version where somebody else did the work.
A Scavenger Hunt for Adults, Teams and Families in Zutphen
Teams. One ticket covers four people, so a department divides straight into groups running the identical route through Zutphen. No host to hire, no venue to reserve, no departure time. Put three or four teams on it together and the competition takes care of itself.
Adults. As a scavenger hunt for adults it has real bite, this is not a printable list of things to spot. The difficulty is intermediate, the riddles reward looking at what is in front of you, and the two hours hold up for a group that came to be entertained.
Families. The distance bothers no child, and the photo tasks are where the youngest players get ahead of everyone. The riddles end up being a joint effort, which is exactly why a group of mixed ages works here.
Couples and friends. A self-guided walking tour that does not involve following an umbrella. You set the pace, stop where you want, and end up knowing things about Zutphen that most people who live there do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Secrets exploration game work?
It runs in the browser on your phone. After booking you get a link, walk to the starting point in Zutphen and begin. The game reads your location, gives you that spot's riddle, puzzle or photo task, and unlocks the next one when you have it.
Is this a walking tour or a game?
Both, deliberately. On distance and route it is a walking tour of Zutphen; on content it is a puzzle. The history arrives through the riddles rather than through a guide, and there is nobody to follow.
What do we need to bring?
Just a charged phone and comfortable shoes for 3 to 4 km. You get a link when you book and open the play link at the first stop; nothing to print, nothing to plant beforehand, nothing to pick up anywhere.
How long does it take?
Two hours is typical, over a 3 to 4 km route. There is no clock and no scheduled departure, you fix the day when you book and start whenever you want on it.
How many people can play on one ticket?
One ticket covers a group of 1 to 4 people playing on one device, at €19.95 in total. Groups larger than four buy a second ticket, which also lets them play against each other.
Is it hard?
It sits at intermediate. What it asks for is attention and lateral thinking rather than local knowledge, and no riddle is obscure enough to end the afternoon.
Is it suitable for children?
Yes. Children manage the 3 to 4 km easily and are usually the quickest at the photo tasks. The riddles are intermediate, so most families work through them together, which is how the game is meant to be played anyway.
Do we need to book a time slot?
Not a slot, just a date. When you start on that date is entirely up to you, and there is nowhere to assemble and nobody to find.
What happens if it rains?
You play when it suits you and stop when it suits you, so a shower just means a coffee. No timer is running, and the route is exactly where you left it.
Will we actually learn something about Zutphen?
It is the whole design. Every riddle sits on something real, the history of Zutphen, the people in it, the details nobody points out, so you come away with more than a visitor normally does. The Zutphen page has the practical details.
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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
- ★★★★★
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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