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San Diego, United States
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About this activity
Explore San Diego's historic Old Town through Syndicate City, a self-guided mobile escape game that blends sightseeing with interactive puzzles and missions. Follow a crime-solving narrative across the neighbourhood at your own pace, using just your smartphone to unlock clues and complete photo challenges.
The game opens on Calhoun Street in Old Town San Diego, with the first task handed to your team on the spot. From there the route takes in La Casa de Estudillo, the Robinson-Rose House and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church a short walk away. It is an outdoor escape game, played across the old plaza and the streets around it.
Old Town San Diego is small, flat and closed to most traffic, so the walking is easy for families with children, couples and groups of colleagues alike. One ticket covers a team of two to five people on a single phone, and every player is given a character with their own role in the mission. Groups above five buy another ticket and play as two teams. Nothing is guided, and no start time is set for you.
How to play
Four short steps stand between you and your first clue in Old Town San Diego.
- Book the City Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
Magnus is the one being hunted, along with the formulas he stole, and the trail he left crosses the ground between the First San Diego Courthouse and Mason Street School. Teams break codes, argue through riddles and set up photo tasks, and since each character holds a different piece the group only moves when it works together.
Put two teams on the same trail and it becomes a race with a result at the end, which is why it fits a team building day. There is no timer, so a stop for shade or food costs nothing. The finish leaves you back among the old houses of Old Town San Diego.
Highlights
- ✓Role-playing story game: hunt down the fugitive Magnus and recover stolen formulas
- ✓Self-paced exploration—start anytime, no fixed schedules or group constraints
- ✓Puzzle and riddle challenges that guide you through Old Town landmarks
- ✓One ticket covers 2–5 players on a single device
- ✓Works entirely via the Loquiz app—no special equipment needed
Insider tips
- ★Download the Loquiz app before you arrive to avoid connectivity delays at the start
- ★Play during weekday mornings to avoid crowds and focus on puzzles without distraction
- ★Wear comfortable shoes—you'll be walking the full Old Town area hunting clues
Good to know
- •Intermediate difficulty level; expect 2 hours of active gameplay
- •Requires smartphone with working internet connection throughout play
- •One ticket per group (2–5 people); larger groups should purchase additional tickets
- •You choose your start date/time at booking, but can begin playing whenever suits you
- •All game instructions sent via email after purchase
Who it's for
Families wanting interactive, educational sightseeing beyond standard walking toursGroups of friends seeking a teamwork-based game experienceSolo travellers who enjoy gaming and self-directed explorationAdventure and escape-game enthusiasts new to San Diego
Best time to visit
Weekday mornings or early afternoons offer the best balance of pleasant weather and fewer crowds, allowing you to focus on puzzles without jostling for space at landmarks. Avoid peak tourist hours (late morning–early afternoon weekends) for a smoother experience.
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