Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Edinburgh Self-Guided Scavenger Hunt & Walking Tour
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no app€19.95 per team
Treasure hunt Edinburgh: explore together
City games in Edinburgh (3) ↓A treasure hunt Edinburgh gives your team a shared search while you explore on foot. Follow Maggie Dickson to find the cursed Hangman’s Hood, investigate a murder case or pursue Magnus and stolen formulas. You share one phone for the adventure. Secrets runs in the browser, while the other games use the free Loquiz app. Each takes 1.5 to 2 hours. Choose your story together and pick your own starting time.
- €19.95 per team · ≈ €5 per person
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
City games in Edinburgh
Detective Murder Mystery Game
Detective Murder Mystery Game Edinburgh
1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · free Loquiz app€19.95 per team
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Edinburgh 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 EdinburghA 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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Which story sends you after the Hangman’s Hood?
Secrets of Edinburgh lets you follow Maggie Dickson through the closes and wynds to track down the cursed Hangman’s Hood. Along the route, you see the Statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott, then Deacon Brodie’s Tavern, followed by The Elephant House and the Greyfriars Bobby Statue. The story gives your team a shared search during the walk.
This treasure hunt Edinburgh takes 1.5 to 2 hours and runs in the browser on your own phone, no app needed. At most 4 players form one team on one phone. Choose Secrets when your group wants this search to guide its exploration. You play independently and select your own starting time, without meeting a guide.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
What do you follow in the other adventures?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Edinburgh gives you a detective case from Canongate Kirk along the Royal Mile towards St Giles’ Cathedral. You see National Records of Scotland, then Old College, The University of Edinburgh, followed by National Galleries of Scotland: National and McEwan Hall, The University of Edinburgh. At most 4 players form one team.
The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) follows Magnus and stolen formulas from St Giles’ Cathedral towards the castle and Grassmarket. Along the route, you see Tron Kirk Market, then St Giles’ Cathedral, followed by Museum on the Mound and New College. This game allows at most 5 players per team. Both take 1.5 to 2 hours and use the free Loquiz app on one phone.
How do you compare the price and phone setup?
The Edinburgh games cost €19.95 per team, with one phone and at most 4 players, or at most 5 for the Syndicate adventure. Compare the stories and how you follow them. Secrets uses the browser, while the murder mystery and Syndicate game use the free Loquiz app. Your team shares one screen for the chosen experience and explores independently.
Set aside 1.5 to 2 hours for your treasure hunt Edinburgh. You can play with friends, colleagues or your partner within the team limit. Agree who will operate the phone and discuss the tasks together, so everyone can contribute. You choose when to begin and do not need a guide. The price applies to one team within the stated limit.
Which game is about the Hangman’s Hood?
Secrets of Edinburgh lets you follow Maggie Dickson to track down the cursed Hangman’s Hood.
Can I play without an app?
Yes, Secrets of Edinburgh runs in the browser on your own phone, no app needed.
What does my team pay?
The price is €19.95 per team, with one phone and the team limit of the selected game.
Which adventure allows five players?
The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) allows at most 5 players per team.
How long does the murder mystery take?
Sherlock Holmes murder mystery in Edinburgh takes 1.5 to 2 hours and uses the free Loquiz app.
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