Do I need to book a specific time to play?

You'll select a date and time during booking, but you can actually start playing whenever suits you. The booking window just holds your spot for that day.

How many people can play on one ticket?

One ticket covers 2–5 people who share a single device. Groups larger than 5 should purchase additional tickets.

What app do I need to download?

Download the Loquiz app on your smartphone. You'll receive login details and instructions via email after booking.

Is the difficulty level suitable for beginners?

The game is rated intermediate difficulty, so it's best suited for players who enjoy puzzles and riddles. Beginners should be comfortable with wordplay and observation.

Will I get lost or need a map?

The Loquiz app guides you to each puzzle location with directions built in. You won't need a separate map, though having data/connection is essential.

Can I play alone or do I need a group?

You can play solo for a personal challenge, or gather friends and family. Group play often makes puzzle-solving more fun and adds a competitive element.

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Self-Guided The Gouda Syndicate City Escape Game

Gouda, Netherlands

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About this activity

A self-guided escape game that turns Gouda into your playground—solve puzzles, complete photo challenges, and unravel a theft mystery as you explore the city's hidden corners at your own pace. All you need is a smartphone and internet connection to unlock an interactive adventure that combines sightseeing with storytelling.

The Syndicate City 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.

You can explore the city and engage with its surroundings as you immerse yourself in this role-playing, story-based game!

To progress, you will encounter challenging puzzles, riddles, and photo tasks that will require you to explore the city. Your primary objective is to apprehend Magnus and recover the stolen formulas, but time is of the essence, so don’t delay and start playing The Syndicate now!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Difficulty level: intermediate
Duration: 2 hours
Tickets: You only have to buy 1 ticket per group (2-5 people). Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 5 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.

HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App and begin your gaming experience!

WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT THE GAME:

Explore the city at your own pace while playing the Syndicate City Game, an unforgettable city escape game adventure that offers a lot of freedom and flexibility. You can play when, where and with who you want.

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. In this game, each member of your group becomes a character with a vital role in the mission. Everyone will play a fundamental part in achieving success.

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

HOW TO PLAY:

Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App and begin your gaming experience!

Highlights

✓Chase down the criminal Magnus and recover stolen formulas through an engaging narrative
✓Solve intermediate-level riddles and puzzles embedded throughout the city
✓Complete photo-based tasks that reveal lesser-known locations in Gouda
✓Play flexibly—start whenever you want, no fixed times required
✓One ticket covers 2–5 people on a single device

Insider tips

★Download the Loquiz app before your game date to avoid delays on the day
★Wear comfortable shoes—you'll be walking to various puzzle locations across the city
★Play during daylight hours (especially winter months) to photograph clues more easily
★Team up with 2–3 people for better puzzle-solving and shared mobile battery drain

Good to know

•You'll need one smartphone per group with a working internet connection
•One ticket covers up to 5 people; larger groups should purchase multiple tickets
•The game lasts approximately 2 hours, but you control the pace
•Complete booking and email instructions will arrive after purchase; no physical tickets required

Who it's for

Small groups of friends or families seeking interactive sightseeingSolo travellers who want guided exploration without a tour guidePuzzle enthusiasts and escape-game fansVisitors seeking an unconventional way to discover Gouda's neighborhoods

Best time to visit

Play during daylight hours for clearer photos and better navigation. Spring through autumn offers pleasant walking conditions; winter visits work well but require an earlier start to complete before dark.