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About this activity
Explore Bydgoszcz's hidden corners through an interactive smartphone-based mystery game where you solve puzzles and uncover the city's layered history while following the fragmented memories of Ron Sulimak, a lost lampmaker. Blending escape-game mechanics with genuine cultural discovery, this self-guided tour transforms a casual walk into an engaging detective adventure across historic streets, bridges, and archways.
The streets of Bydgoszcz shimmer with quiet echoes, trams rattle by, riverlight dances off red brick, and somewhere in the old town, a man is waking up. His name is Ron Sulimak. Or at least, that’s what he just remembered. He used to be a lampmaker, the kind who knew every flickering bulb in the city. But now, he’s lost… and all he has left is one intact lightbulb, glowing faintly in his palm.
This is Ron’s hometown, but nothing feels quite right. Memories fracture like broken glass. As you walk beside him, through alleys, under archways, across shadowy bridges, Ron begins to remember, not just who he was, but what this city once meant. Piece by piece, you’ll uncover Bydgoszcz’s hidden past and help Ron return the bulb to its rightful place. Somewhere out there is the lantern that still waits for its final spark.
You came to explore. You stayed to save the story.
What is the Secrets of Bydgoszcz Exploration Game?
The Secrets of Bydgoszcz City Game is a self-guided, GPS-based exploration game that takes you through the historic heart of the city. Using your smartphone, you’ll solve puzzles, crack riddles, and complete fun photo challenges while uncovering fascinating stories about Bydgoszcz’s culture, art, and history. It’s an engaging, interactive adventure perfect for visitors and locals alike, ideal for solo explorers, couples, families, and small groups looking to experience the city in a new way.
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/time when booking, but start the game whenever you want
- Required: smartphone with internet connection
What Makes It Unique?
This self-guided city game in Bydgoszcz blends sightseeing with storytelling, transforming your walk into a cinematic mission. You’ll uncover hidden corners and iconic landmarks as you journey through the city’s most enchanting spots. Highlights include the picturesque Mill Island surrounded by flowing canals, the vibrant Stary Rynek Square, the stunning Opera Nova on the riverfront, and the colorful Wenecja Bydgoska district. Along the way, you’ll face creative puzzles, clever riddles, and interactive challenges designed to reveal the soul of the city.
Play solo for a personal quest or with friends and family for shared fun. You can pause anytime and continue later, compete for a place on the leaderboard, or use it as a team-building experience to see who can solve the mysteries fastest.
How to Play
After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Head to the start location at the Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego, open the link on your phone, and start your adventure whenever you’re ready. The game is entirely self-paced, so you can stop for coffee, explore side streets, or continue the journey later.
Discover Bydgoszcz like never before with the Secrets of Bydgoszcz Exploration Game, where every clue brings you closer to lighting up the city’s forgotten stories.
Highlights
- ✓GPS-guided smartphone game with puzzle-solving and riddle challenges
- ✓Photo mission tasks woven into exploration of Old Town's architecture
- ✓Narrative-driven story about a lampmaker's lost memories and Bydgoszcz's past
- ✓Learn local history, art, and culture through interactive discovery
- ✓Flexible pacing—complete at your own speed over ~2 hours
Insider tips
- ★Start early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and capture better light for photo challenges
- ★Bring a fully charged phone with mobile data or pre-download maps for GPS reliability
- ★The story unfolds best if you read each clue carefully; rushing through puzzles diminishes the narrative experience
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—the route covers uneven old-town cobblestones and multiple bridges
Good to know
- •Intermediate difficulty level; suitable for ages 10+
- •Self-guided via smartphone app (iOS/Android)—requires active GPS and internet connection
- •No strict meeting point; game begins from a designated start location you can reach independently
- •Approximately 2 hours total; no guide accompanies you; play solo, with a partner, or in small groups
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Spring through autumn offer the most pleasant walking weather and best lighting for photo tasks. Visit on a weekday morning to explore quieter streets and reduce photo-mission complications from crowded landmarks.











