Secrets of · Scavenger hunt
Secrets of Edinburgh 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
Grassmarket Edinburgh: walk and solve
City games in Edinburgh (3) ↓Grassmarket Edinburgh offers a square to look around as your city game story brings you through the city. You can follow Maggie Dickson through closes and wynds or pursue Magnus and stolen formulas. Both walks pass the Grassmarket, giving your companions a shared purpose for exploring and a place to pause before the next part of the story.
- from €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
- Start any time within 12 months
- Free cancellation until you start
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Detective Murder Mystery Game
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1.5–2 hours · 1–4 players per team · no appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
The Syndicate · Outdoor escape game
The Edinburgh Syndicate – City Escape Game
1.5–2 hours · 2–5 players per team · free Loquiz appfrom €4.99 per person1 player €8.95 · 4 players €19.95
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- Duo €49.951 phone · 2 players
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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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What can you enjoy at the Grassmarket?
The Grassmarket is a square in Edinburgh where the surrounding buildings make a reason to stop during your walk. Look along the space before returning to the phone, and compare what different companions notice. A square invites a broader view than a close or wynd, so it adds a change of scene to your outing. Your game connects several places through an activity you share; the square can also be enjoyed simply as a place you have reached together. Let everyone take it in before continuing at your own pace.
Had great fun playing secrets of Haarlem!
Which stories lead you through this part of Edinburgh?
Secrets of Edinburgh passes the Grassmarket while you follow Maggie Dickson and track down the cursed Hangman's Hood. On the route you see the statue of Walter Francis Montagu Douglas Scott and the Greyfriars Bobby Statue. The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) also passes the square. Its pursuit takes you from St Giles' Cathedral up towards the castle and down to the Grassmarket, with Museum on the Mound also along the route. Pick the cursed-hood search or the stolen-formulas pursuit according to which fictional premise gives your group more to discuss while walking.
What differs between the two ways to play?
Secrets of Edinburgh runs in the browser on your own phone, with no app, for at most 4 players per team. The outdoor escape game uses the free Loquiz app and allows at most 5. Both cost €19.95 per team, use one shared phone and last 1.5 to 2 hours. Choose the story that fits your group size and preferred phone setup. You can start whenever you want, every day, and the game remains valid for 12 months. Arrange separate time for any other Edinburgh plans you want to include around the walk.
Does the Maggie Dickson story pass the square?
Yes. Secrets of Edinburgh passes the Grassmarket during its self-guided city walk.
Which game is played in the streets?
The Edinburgh Syndicate (outdoor escape game) is an outdoor escape pursuit through Edinburgh.
Can five friends share a team?
The outdoor escape game allows at most 5 players on one phone. The exploration game allows at most 4.
How long does either game last?
Both games last 1.5 to 2 hours, with your own group choosing the pace.
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