Do I need to download anything before I start?

Yes, download the free Loquiz app on your smartphone. After booking, you'll receive email instructions with everything needed to launch the game. An active internet connection is required throughout play.

Can we start the game at a different time than our booking date?

You must select a date and time when booking, but you can start playing whenever you like on or after that date. There's no fixed start window—complete flexibility on when you begin.

How many people can play with one ticket?

One ticket covers 2–5 people in a group, all playing on a single shared device. Groups larger than 5 should purchase additional tickets and can compete against each other.

Is the game suitable for people who have never played escape games before?

Yes. The game is rated intermediate difficulty and is designed for general audiences. Puzzles and riddles are challenging but solvable with teamwork and observation.

What happens if we can't solve a puzzle?

The game is self-guided via the Loquiz app, which includes hint systems and support. You can take your time, revisit locations, and use available help features within the app.

Do we need to stay together as a group?

Yes, since one ticket means one device per group, you'll be using a shared phone to navigate and solve puzzles together. This encourages teamwork and collaborative problem-solving.

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Self-Guided The Alkmaar Syndicate City Escape Game

Alkmaar, Netherlands

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About this activity

A self-guided escape game that transforms Alkmaar into your playground, combining city exploration with puzzle-solving and role-playing storytelling. Track down the villain Magnus and recover stolen formulas by solving riddles, completing photo tasks, and uncovering clues across the city—all at your own pace using just your smartphone.

The starting point is Canadaplein in Alkmaar, between the Grote Sint-Laurenskerk and the Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar. From the square the trail heads into the ring of canals and comes back out at the Waaggebouw. The old town is flat and enclosed by water, so the route circles rather than stretches, and you rarely walk the same street twice.

Bridges and cobbles aside, the walking is easy, and the game suits families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues equally. A team is two to five people sharing one phone; a larger party puts a second team on the trail and starts both at once. Each player receives a character with a role of their own inside the mission, so the work is spread across the team. There is no guide, and no timetable you have to keep to.

How to play

Before the first clue appears on screen, there are four things to do.

Book the City Game
Check the instructions email
Download the Loquiz app
Start playing whenever you like

Magnus is somewhere ahead with the formulas, and the pieces of his trail sit along the canals of Alkmaar. Your team decodes what he left, solves the riddles attached to it and sets up photo tasks, working from the Vismarkt back through the streets in between. The roles you took on at the beginning decide who notices what.

Send out two teams and they will finish by comparing scores, which is what makes this usable for teambuilding. There is no obligation to play it in one stretch, so a break in the middle costs you nothing. It is a quiet way to spend an afternoon walking through Alkmaar.

Highlights

✓Story-driven mission to apprehend Magnus and recover formulas
✓Flexible start time—book a date but play whenever suits you
✓One ticket covers groups of 2–5 people on a single device
✓Interactive puzzles and photo challenges embedded throughout the city
✓Self-paced exploration with no guides or fixed itineraries
✓Intermediate difficulty level suitable for teens and adults

Insider tips

★Book for a group of 3–5 to maximize teamwork and puzzle-solving discussion; one person navigates while others help decode clues
★Start early in the day to avoid time pressure and enjoy Alkmaar's quieter streets while playing
★Have a backup power bank handy—the game runs on your phone and uses GPS plus the Loquiz app
★Pause between puzzles to grab a coffee or snack at a local café; the game is designed for breaks

Good to know

•Requires a smartphone with internet connection and the Loquiz app (free download)
•One ticket per group (2–5 people); larger groups purchase multiple tickets and can play competitively
•Game duration approximately 2 hours, but pace is entirely flexible—finish faster or take longer
•All instructions sent via email after booking; no printed materials or physical tickets needed
•Outdoor walking activity across the city; wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing

Who it's for

Friends and groups seeking a fun, competitive alternative to traditional sightseeingFamilies with teens who enjoy puzzles and interactive gamesSolo travellers looking for a structured yet independent way to explore AlkmaarCorporate team-building groups or casual outings wanting flexible, low-pressure entertainment

Best time to visit

Play during daylight hours (spring through early autumn ideal for comfort and visibility). Weekday mornings offer fewer crowds and a more immersive exploration experience, though the game can be enjoyed any day or time after booking.

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