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Essen, Germany
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About this activity
Solve a Sherlock Holmes–inspired murder mystery while exploring Essen's streets on your own schedule. This self-guided game blends detective work with city exploration, using the Loquiz app to deliver clues, puzzles, and plot twists as you race to crack the case in approximately 2 hours.
The starting point is the Marktkirche in the middle of Essen, a couple of minutes from the Essener Dom. From there the route threads through the pedestrian streets of the inner city, past St. Johann Baptist and on to the Alte Synagoge. It is a self-guided walking tour with a case attached: you read the clues, choose the direction and work out who did it.
Essen packs its centre into a small, level area, so the walking is undemanding and teams tend to stay within shouting distance of each other. A ticket covers a team of one to four people who share a single phone; a department outing or a family reunion buys several tickets and splits into teams. Playing on your own is entirely possible. No guide leads the way and no start time is fixed, so you can begin mid-morning or late in the afternoon.
How to play
The route into the case runs through four steps:
- Book the City Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
The case is the murder of Balthasar. Coded messages have to be read, photo tasks completed on the spot, and the statements of several digital characters compared until the contradictions show. Between the Grillo-Theater and the streets running towards the Aalto-Theater the story tightens, and the number of plausible suspects drops.
When more than one team is out, the case turns into a competition to reach the right name first, which makes it a straightforward teambuilding option. Pause when you want a break, resume when you are ready, and settle the matter somewhere in the middle of Essen.
Highlights
- ✓Story-driven mystery game with puzzles and hidden clues
- ✓Self-paced exploration—start whenever you want on your chosen date
- ✓One ticket covers 1–4 players on a single device
- ✓Easy difficulty suitable for families and casual players
- ✓Turn the city into your crime-solving playground
Insider tips
- ★Download the Loquiz app before your start time to avoid delays and ensure smooth gameplay.
- ★Play in a group of 2–4 for the best balance of puzzle-solving speed and fun discussion.
- ★Choose a quieter time of day (early morning or late afternoon) to concentrate on clues without crowds.
Good to know
- •Requires smartphone with Loquiz app installed; ensure device battery is sufficient for 2 hours.
- •One ticket per device/group (up to 4 people); larger groups purchase multiple tickets.
- •Fully self-guided—no guide or check-in required; you control the pace and timing.
- •Easy difficulty level makes it accessible for families with children.
Who it's for
Friends and social groups seeking a fun, interactive challengeFamilies with children (easy difficulty suitable for kids)Solo travellers wanting a unique way to explore EssenCorporate teams or colleagues looking for a creative team-building activity
Best time to visit
Play during daylight hours for easier navigation and to read clues without strain. Avoid peak tourist times (mid-morning, early afternoon) if you prefer a quieter experience for concentration.
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