
1 / 6Stuttgart Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
About this activity
Solve a Sherlock Holmes-themed murder mystery across Stuttgart's streets in this self-guided, app-based detective game. Combining puzzle-solving with city exploration, it's an interactive way to experience the city while unraveling a captivating crime story at your own pace.
The Stuttgart game starts at the Jubiläumssäule in the middle of Schlossplatz, with the Neues Schloss on one side. The trail crosses the square, goes past the Old Castle and continues towards the Stuttgart Opera. It is a self-guided murder mystery game, played on foot, and the centre of Stuttgart is where it plays out.
Families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues all play this, and one person alone can do it too. Four players to a team, one phone between them; larger groups buy extra tickets and split into teams. The central squares of Stuttgart are flat, pedestrianised and close together, so the walking asks little and the puzzles ask more. There is no guide and no set start time.
How to play
Four steps come first, and then the case in Stuttgart is open.
- Book the City Game
- Check the instructions email
- Download the Loquiz app
- Start playing whenever you like
The case is the murder of Balthasar. Codes turn up, photo tasks have to be set up, and digital characters give accounts that do not fit together. Part of the trail runs past the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart, and with every puzzle solved another suspect drops away.
Two or more teams playing at once makes it a race, which is why it also serves as a teambuilding activity for a department. Stop for a break, continue when you like, and close the case in Stuttgart at your own pace.
Highlights
- ✓Story-driven mystery with plot twists and hidden clues
- ✓Self-paced gameplay—start anytime, solve on your schedule
- ✓Works for solo players or teams of up to 4 people
- ✓Easy difficulty level, family-friendly
- ✓Uses Loquiz app; no guide or pre-booked time slot needed
- ✓One ticket covers 1–4 players per device
Insider tips
- ★Download the Loquiz app before your chosen date to avoid delays when you want to start playing
- ★Play in teams of 2–4 for better discussion and faster puzzle-solving; solo play is possible but more challenging
- ★Choose a time of day with lighter foot traffic (early morning or late afternoon) to move through the city comfortably
- ★Wear comfortable walking shoes—you'll be exploring Stuttgart's streets for roughly 2 hours
Good to know
- •One ticket covers 1–4 people on a single device; larger groups need multiple tickets
- •Game instructions are sent via email after booking; have these ready before you start
- •Play flexibly—start whenever you like on your selected date; no fixed meeting time or group assignment
- •Bring a fully charged phone or portable charger; the app runs continuously during gameplay
Who it's for
Best time to visit
Play during daylight hours or early evening to easily read clues and navigate city locations. Avoid peak tourist times (midday weekends) for a less crowded experience.







