Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Cologne Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Treasure hunt Cologne: walk and solve
City games in Cologne (3) ↓A treasure hunt Cologne can give your group a lost feathered hat to search for or a detective case to investigate. You can also follow Magnus and stolen formulas. Choose the story that makes your team curious and carry it on your own phone while exploring on foot. Share what you notice and hear different suggestions, letting everyone contribute to how you approach the next clue together.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Cologne
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Cologne
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Cologne Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
Group games: teams against each other
City ConquestRace Through CologneA 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
- ★★★★★
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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How do you help Johann von Werth?
Secrets of Cologne asks you to help Johann von Werth reclaim his lost feathered hat as you explore the city. Your route takes you past Obelisk Breslauer Platz, then Hohenzollern Bridge and Museum Ludwig. The game plays in the browser on your own phone, with no app needed. Up to four players can join one team and play for 1.5 to 2 hours. This treasure hunt Cologne connects your walk with a search you can discuss as a group. Read the clues, compare different interpretations and use what you notice to decide how to continue. You navigate independently, giving each player room to suggest an approach before the team chooses its next step.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Where do the case and stolen-formula chase start?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne and The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) both start at Alter Markt. The detective case leads past Museum Ludwig to Kölner Dom; you see St. Gereon, followed by Heinzelmännchenbrunnen and Museum Ludwig along its route. Up to four players investigate together. The Syndicate story follows Magnus and stolen formulas past Groß St. Martin towards Kölner Dom. Its early stops take you past Alter Markt, Groß St. Martin and Fischmarkt in that order. This pursuit allows up to five players per team. Both games use the free Loquiz app on one phone and take 1.5 to 2 hours. Your group explores the city at its own pace.
What do your team price and phone setup cover?
Each Cologne game costs €19.95 per team using one phone, with up to four players or five for the Syndicate game. Before your treasure hunt Cologne, choose which story you want to share with friends, family, colleagues or your partner. Secrets uses your phone browser, while the other two games use the free Loquiz app. Every listed activity takes 1.5 to 2 hours. You can start whenever you like, every day, and the game is valid for 12 months. Agree on a convenient moment and work through the tasks yourselves without a guide. Compare suggestions and hear what everyone notices, letting the chosen story provide a focus for your shared exploration on foot.
Can I join the hat search without an app?
Secrets of Cologne runs in the browser on your own phone with no app required.
How many players can investigate a murder case?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Cologne allows up to four players on one phone.
What is the pursuit’s play time?
The Cologne Syndicate (outdoor escape game) takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Can I choose my start later?
You can start any day whenever you like. The game remains valid for 12 months.
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