Secrets of Aalst Self-Guided Exploration Game Tour

Ink once flowed through Aalst like a quiet revolution. Presses creaked in hidden workshops, pages dried under careful hands, and words began their journey into the world. Today, the city hums with life, market squares bustling, façades glowing softly in the light. But beneath it all, something is missing.

A man steps forward, ink-stained and thoughtful. Dirk Martens, pioneer of the printed word, searches not for fame, but for the very beginning of his legacy. His first book is gone. The one that started it all, the one that carried ideas beyond borders and into history. Without it, his story feels unfinished, like a sentence cut short.

He believes Aalst remembers, in its stones, its streets, its silent corners where ink once changed everything. Together, you follow the traces left behind, through lively squares and quiet passages, uncovering clues hidden in the rhythm of the city itself. Aalst watches as the past is pieced together, page by page. Because some things are never truly lost. They wait to be found, to be read again, to live once more. And when the book returns, it does not just belong to Dirk Martens. It belongs to the story of the city itself. Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

What is the Secrets of Aalst Exploration Game?
The Secrets of Aalst Exploration Game is a self-guided city game that takes you through the historic center of Aalst using your smartphone. This GPS-based game transforms the city into your playground, where you solve puzzles, crack riddles, and complete fun photo challenges at each location. Along the way, you will uncover fascinating stories about Aalst’s history, culture, and hidden gems. Whether you are visiting Aalst for the first time or rediscovering it as a local, this interactive City Game Aalst experience is perfect for solo adventurers, couples, friends, and groups looking for a unique way to explore.

Important information:

• Difficulty level: intermediate
• Duration: 2 hours
• Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
• Choose a start date and time when booking, but start the game whenever you want
• Required: smartphone with internet connection

What makes this game unique?
What makes this self-guided city game truly special is how it blends sightseeing with an immersive story-driven experience. As you explore Aalst, you will visit iconic locations such as the lively Grote Markt, the impressive St. Martin’s Church, the UNESCO-listed Belfry of Aalst, the modern Utopia Library, and the fascinating City Museum. Each stop reveals a new layer of the city while challenging you with creative tasks. You can play solo for a personal adventure or team up for a shared experience full of excitement and collaboration. Throughout the exploration game, you will solve puzzles, answer tricky questions, tackle riddles, and complete photo challenges to earn points, unlock clues, and ultimately solve the final mystery. You can pause the game whenever you like and continue at your own pace. Compete for a top spot on the leaderboard or turn it into a fun team-building activity with a competitive edge.

How to play:
After booking, you will receive an email with a direct link to start your game. Head to the starting point at the Dirk Martens Statue in Aalst’s city center, open the link on your smartphone, and begin your adventure right away. You are free to pause the game at any time and resume whenever it suits you, making it a flexible and stress-free way to discover Aalst.