
1 / 6Ostend Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
About this activity
This adventure tours is one of the standout things to do in Ostend, Belgium. it combines the highlights below into a single, easy-to-book experience from €20 per person. <p>Leopold Park is where the trail begins in Ostend, a few streets back from the sea. It runs past the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, out to the Mercator lying in the marina, and along to the Kursaal on the front. This is a self-guided detective game, played on foot and solved as you go.</p><p><br /></p><p>Ostend is flat and the walking between markers is short, which makes it manageable for families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, and it can be done alone. A team is four people at most, sharing one phone, while bigger groups buy extra tickets and go out as separate teams. The wind off the sea is part of the day here, so teams often duck into a side street to compare notes. No guide comes with you, and you start when you want to.</p><p><br /></p><h3>How to play</h3><p>Four steps and the file is open.</p><ol><li>Book the City Game</li><li>Check the instructions email</li><li>Download the Loquiz app</li><li>Start playing whenever you like</li></ol><p><br /></p><p>The case is the murder of Balthasar. Coded messages, photo tasks and digital characters with conflicting statements make up the work of it. Around Mu.ZEE and the James Ensor House the details begin to line up, and the list of suspects gets shorter.</p><p><br /></p><p>Several teams playing at the same time turns Ostend into a race, which is why the game holds up as teambuilding as well as an afternoon out. Pause for chips on the promenade, come back to the case, and close it in Ostend.</p>
Leopold Park is where the trail begins in Ostend, a few streets back from the sea. It runs past the Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, out to the Mercator lying in the marina, and along to the Kursaal on the front. This is a self-guided detective game, played on foot and solved as you go.
Ostend is flat and the walking between markers is short, which makes it manageable for families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, and it can be done alone. A team is four people at most, sharing one phone, while bigger groups buy extra tickets and go out as separate teams. The wind off the sea is part of the day here, so teams often duck into a side street to compare notes. No guide comes with you, and you start when you want to.
How to play
Four steps and the file is open.
- 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, photo tasks and digital characters with conflicting statements make up the work of it. Around Mu.ZEE and the James Ensor House the details begin to line up, and the list of suspects gets shorter.
Several teams playing at the same time turns Ostend into a race, which is why the game holds up as teambuilding as well as an afternoon out. Pause for chips on the promenade, come back to the case, and close it in Ostend.
Good to know
- •Duration: approximately 2 hours.
- •Confirmation is instant — your spot is secured the moment you book.
- •Offered in 2 languages.
- •A specific meeting point is provided — check the Meeting point section below for the exact location and map.
- •Confirm weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable footwear before you go.
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Ostend is rewarding year-round, but spring and early autumn typically bring the most comfortable temperatures and thinner crowds than peak summer. Morning departures tend to be quieter and cooler; booking ahead is recommended in high season as popular adventure tours slots in Ostend sell out.







