Do I need to pre-book, or can I start the game whenever I want?

You must select a booking date and time, but once booked, you can start playing whenever suits you that day. There's no fixed start time with a guide.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One ticket covers 1–4 people playing together on a single device. Groups larger than 4 need to purchase additional tickets.

What do I need to play the game?

A smartphone with an active internet connection and GPS enabled. After booking, you'll receive all necessary information and game access via email.

Is this suitable for beginners, or is it very difficult?

The game is set at intermediate difficulty, featuring moderately challenging puzzles and riddles. It's designed to be fun rather than overly demanding.

Can we compete against other groups?

Yes—if multiple groups book the game, you can play simultaneously and compete for the fastest completion time, making it ideal for team-building.

Will I learn about Alkmaar's history during the game?

Absolutely. The game weaves in historical facts, cultural insights, and local stories—including secrets even long-time residents may not know—as you solve challenges and progress through the city.

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Secrets of Alkmaar Self-Guided Exploration Game Tour

Alkmaar, Netherlands

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About this activity

A self-guided, GPS-based exploration game that turns Alkmaar's historic centre into an interactive puzzle hunt. Navigate hidden routes, solve riddles and photo tasks, and uncover lesser-known stories about the city's history and culture—all on your smartphone in around 2 hours.

Secrets of Exploration Game is a self-guided tour that gives you a fun and interactive way to discover the city. All you need is a phone with an internet connection. As soon as you book the game, we will send you all the information you need via email.

Explore the city and engage with its surroundings while you discover the most hidden secrets of the city!

To progress, you will encounter challenging puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks that will require you to explore the city. During the game you will learn more about the history, special characters, culture and you will discover many unique facts about the city of your choice. We uncovered Secrets that are unknown even to real locals!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Difficulty level: intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
Tickets: You only have to buy 1 ticket per group (1-4 people). Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 4 people, you can buy 2 or more tickets.
To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like.

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE GAME:

Discover the best kept secrets in the city’s historic centre with the Secrets of Exploration Game, an exciting GPS-based exploration game!

Whether you want to play alone for personal excitement or with a group of people this is the game for you! Playing with more groups will turn into a competitive experience, perfect as a teambuilding activity. This game is a fun activity you can do while visiting a city. Solve the fun puzzles and questions, complete photo tasks and more in order to score as many points as possible and gain extra clues to help you with the final puzzle. You can even earn a spot on the leaderboard!

Our Exploration Game offers the maximum independence, you can play pause & continue whenever you want.

HOW TO PLAY:

Book the Exploration Game, check the email we send you with the simple instructions, download the Loquiz App, access the Exploration Game and you are ready to begin your gaming experience!

Highlights

✓GPS-guided exploration of Alkmaar's medieval city centre
✓Solve puzzles, riddles, and photo challenges to progress
✓Discover obscure local secrets unknown to most residents
✓Learn hidden histories and cultural facts at your own pace
✓Competitive option available for groups or team-building
✓One ticket covers 1–4 people on a single device

Insider tips

★Start early in the day to avoid crowds and have uninterrupted exploration time
★Bring a fully charged phone and download the game before you begin to avoid connection delays
★Play with a group for a competitive twist—multiple groups can compete simultaneously
★Keep a notebook handy for noting clues and keeping track of photo task locations

Good to know

•Intermediate difficulty level—expect moderately challenging puzzles and riddles
•Requires a smartphone with active internet connection and GPS
•One ticket covers up to 4 people playing on one device; buy additional tickets for larger groups
•Booking requires selecting a date/time, but you can start the game anytime that day
•Email confirmation includes all instructions and game access details

Who it's for

Solo travellers seeking an independent, self-paced city experienceSmall groups and families wanting interactive cultural learningCorporate teams looking for a creative, low-key team-building activityHistory and culture enthusiasts interested in hidden local stories

Best time to visit

Spring through autumn offer the most pleasant walking weather in Alkmaar. Start in late morning to maximise daylight for photo tasks and sightseeing without afternoon crowds.