Play The Syndicate in Essen with one phone, the Loquiz app and two hours to chase clues through the city center. This self-guided escape game blends role-play, local history and urban navigation for a flexible, social adventure.
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You step out of the station into a low winter sun—or a sudden summer rain—and the city answers with streets that once carried coal and steel. The Syndicate drops you into Essen’s center as a cast of characters: John, Azita, Burke, Clara and Leopold the dog. With one phone and the Loquiz app, you move through plazas and side streets solving riddles, photographing clues and piecing together stolen formulas.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires the ability to walk 1–3 miles over varied pavement.
Wildlife
History
Essen evolved from a medieval market into a 19th–20th century industrial center; the nearby Zollverein Coal Mine symbolizes the Ruhr’s coal-and-steel era and its cultural rebirth.
Conservation
Zollverein and local planners emphasize brownfield regeneration and sustainable tourism—stick to paths, use public transit and minimize single-use plastics.
Reserve your spot on the Self-Guided The Essen Syndicate City Escape Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged phone
The game runs through the Loquiz app and requires continuous internet; carry a power bank for extended play.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect paved streets, cobbles and short staircases across roughly 2 hours of urban movement.
Start in daylight
Landmarks and photo tasks are easier to complete and safer to navigate during daylight hours.
Use public transport to reposition
Stations and buses are nearby—use them to shorten walking segments or to plan coffee breaks between puzzles.
Smartphone with internet
Runs the Loquiz app and captures photo tasks—essential for play.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for city pavements and occasional stairs.
Portable power bank
Keeps your device charged through the two-hour game and photos.
Light waterproof layer
Spring showers are common; a packable shell keeps you comfortable between clues.
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