Turn Deventer into a crime-solving playground with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes game. Use your phone to follow clues, solve puzzles, and explore medieval streets at your own pace.
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You step off the tram and the square breathes around you: the brick facades of the Brink, the river IJssel gurgling insistently a block away, and cobbles that click beneath your shoes as the story opens on your phone. The game drops you into a 19th-century-flavored mystery—Balthasar’s murder—using Deventer’s medieval streets as theatrical props. Characters appear in-app; clues hide in plain sight.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
Approximately 2 hours
Fitness Level
Low fitness required; suitable for families, seniors, and casual walkers
Wildlife
History
Deventer is a historic Hanseatic town on the IJssel with a preserved medieval core; its market square (Brink) and Bergkwartier reflect centuries of trade and civic life.
Conservation
The city encourages low-impact tourism in the old town—stay on paved paths, avoid disturbing riverbanks, and support local businesses to help sustain heritage areas.
Reserve your spot on the Deventer Self Guided Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your device
The experience runs through the Loquiz app—start with a full battery and carry a small power bank for two hours of play.
Watch your step on cobbles
Cobblestone streets are uneven—wear supportive footwear and take care during photo tasks.
Use public transport
Deventer is compact and well served by train and bus; start near the Brink to minimize walking time.
Check the weather forecast
Tasks include outdoor observations and photos—bring a light waterproof layer if rain is likely.
Smartphone with Loquiz app
Runs the game and displays characters, clues, and tasks.
Portable charger/power bank
Keeps your device powered through photos and navigation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides support on uneven cobbles and short walking stretches.
Light waterproof jacket
Useful for sudden Dutch showers during play.
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