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Turn Rome into a game board with The Alchemist, a 2‑hour self-guided urban escape that sends teams through piazzas, alleys, and historical clues via a mobile app. Perfect for families and friends who like puzzles, walking, and discovering hidden corners at their own pace.
Turn Rome into a game board with The Alchemist, a 2‑hour self-guided urban escape that sends teams through piazzas, alleys, and historical clues via a mobile app. Perfect for families and friends who like puzzles, walking, and discovering hidden corners at their own pace.
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Operated by Coddy · Rome, Lazio
A low sun strikes a marble fountain as your team argues over a cipher; the phone buzzes, and the next clue currents you down an alley lined with faded Roman graffiti and church bells. The Alchemist turns central Rome into a game board: 35–40 missions sent through a mobile app, two hours of paced walking and puzzle-solving, and moral choices that thread you through medieval lore and modern streets.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves continuous walking on uneven cobbles for about two hours
The experience is designed for about two hours, but pace can vary depending on stops, crowds, and how quickly you solve puzzles.
A single booking supports a team of up to six players using one smartphone to progress through the missions.
The game is available anytime between midnight and 11:30 p.m.; it’s self-guided so you can begin at your chosen time within that window.
Yes—missions are family-friendly and the route is stroller-accessible, though younger players may need adult help with some puzzles.
The game leans on Rome’s layered past: from Roman roadbeds underfoot to medieval and Renaissance streetscapes, making the city itself part of the narrative.
Players should avoid touching or climbing monuments, carry out any trash, and follow local signage to protect fragile historic fabric.
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