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About this activity
Solve a Sherlock Holmes-themed murder mystery while exploring Lyon's streets in this self-guided digital detective game. Using the Loquiz app, you'll hunt for clues, decode puzzles, and unravel a captivating crime story at your own pace—turning the city itself into an interactive playground.
The case file opens on Place Bellecour, the wide square at the centre of Lyon between the two rivers. The trail crosses the water into Vieux Lyon and the Cathédrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste, then climbs the slope beneath the Basilica of Notre Dame of Fourvière. It is a self-guided detective game played on foot, and the old city is where the evidence sits.
Lyon gives you two levels to work with: flat streets along the river and a real climb up to Fourvière, so comfortable shoes matter more here than in most cities. Teams are up to four people on a single phone, and groups larger than that split into several teams. Couples, families with children, colleagues and solo players all handle it fine. No guide walks with you and no start time is fixed, so you begin when the day suits you.
How to play
Getting started takes a few minutes on the square before you set off.
- Book the City Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
The murder of Balthasar is the case in hand. You break codes, take the photographs the app asks for and listen to digital witnesses whose stories do not agree. One trace of that evening leads past the Opéra National de Lyon; another turns up near the Gallo-Roman Museum of Lyon-Fourvière, high above the river. What you find narrows the field until a single suspect is left.
Two or more teams playing at the same time turns the afternoon into a contest, which makes this a straightforward teambuilding option for a group from work. Stop for a coffee, come back to it, and keep going where you left off. The last answers are given in Lyon, wherever your route happens to end.
Highlights
- ✓Story-driven mystery with plot twists and hidden clues
- ✓Self-guided gameplay: start anytime, play at your own pace
- ✓Teams of up to 4 people per device; flexible group sizes
- ✓Easy difficulty level suitable for families with children
- ✓Digital app-based game—no physical tickets or guides needed
- ✓Approximately 2 hours of immersive detective gameplay
Insider tips
- ★Start early in the day to avoid crowds and have better photo opportunities when photographing location-based clues
- ★Use a phone with good battery life and mobile data; bring a portable charger if playing for the full 2 hours
- ★Discuss puzzle solutions as a team—multiple perspectives often crack cases faster
- ★Familiar with Lyon? The game reveals hidden corners and lesser-known spots even locals miss
Good to know
- •One ticket covers 1–4 people sharing a single device; larger groups can purchase multiple tickets
- •Download the Loquiz app before starting; detailed instructions sent via email after booking
- •Game involves walking throughout Lyon—wear comfortable shoes and plan for outdoor play in any weather
- •No physical meeting point; you choose when and where to start on your selected date
- •Playable solo or in teams; works equally well for friends, families, couples, or colleagues
Who it's for
Families with children seeking interactive entertainmentFriend groups and team-building activitiesSolo travelers who enjoy puzzle games and self-guided explorationCouples or small groups wanting a unique city tour alternative
Best time to visit
Play during daylight hours (morning or early afternoon) to easily spot location markers and photograph clues. Avoid peak tourist times if you prefer quieter streets while exploring.
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