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Turn Madrid into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Follow clues across historic squares and modern boulevards, solving puzzles at your own pace using the Loquiz app.
Turn Madrid into a crime scene with this self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Follow clues across historic squares and modern boulevards, solving puzzles at your own pace using the Loquiz app.
The city opens like a set piece: tiled facades lean in, streetlights throw long angles, and the narrow alleys of central Madrid dare the player to look closer. With a phone in hand, teams step off from a chosen start point and watch the capital turn into a crime board—clues tucked in plazas, cryptic notes pinned to shop fronts, and digital characters that lead the plot through real neighborhoods.
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Operated by City Game · Madrid, Community of Madrid
The city opens like a set piece: tiled facades lean in, streetlights throw long angles, and the narrow alleys of central Madrid dare the player to look closer. With a phone in hand, teams step off from a chosen start point and watch the capital turn into a crime board—clues tucked in plazas, cryptic notes pinned to shop fronts, and digital characters that lead the plot through real neighborhoods.
Madrid’s streets carry layers of history—Habsburg-era squares, Bourbon boulevards and the wide sweep of Gran Vía—laid over a plateau of granite and clay that defines the city’s steadier, unhurried climb. The game uses recognizable landmarks and everyday urban textures as set dressing, making the city itself a collaborator in the mystery. Culturally, the route threads through working neighborhoods where terrazas hum and local shops reveal daily life between puzzles.
Practically, expect roughly two hours of walking and problem-solving at an easy pace. The experience runs entirely on the Loquiz app; after booking you’ll receive instructions and a code to start when ready. Players should budget time for stops—photos, decoding, and the occasional coffee break—and plan a route that fits transit connections.
Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and a small power bank; the game is flexible in timing, family-friendly, and suited to groups of 1–4 per device. Aim to play during daylight for easier clue-reading and to catch the city’s layers of architecture and local life. Read instructions carefully before you go—the city waits, and the mystery unfolds when curiosity meets a clear signal.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking fitness; suitable for most ages and families
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 players per device; larger groups should purchase additional tickets.
No—this is a self-guided game that can be started at any time on your booked date once you have the code and app.
Yes—the written guide supports Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Dutch.
The app includes hints and prompts; you can also skip a section and return later without losing progress.
The route crosses parts of central Madrid shaped by Habsburg and Bourbon urban planning, where royal-era squares meet modern boulevards.
Players are asked to respect public spaces, avoid littering, and keep noise low in residential areas to minimize impact on neighborhoods.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The city opens like a set piece: tiled facades lean in, streetlights throw long angles, and the narrow alleys of central Madrid dare the player to look closer. With a phone in hand, teams step off from a chosen start point and watch the capital turn into a crime board—clues tucked in plazas, cryptic notes pinned to shop fronts, and digital characters that lead the plot through real neighborhoods.
The city opens like a set piece: tiled facades lean in, streetlights throw long angles, and the narrow alleys of central Madrid dare the player to look closer. With a phone in hand, teams step off from a chosen start point and watch the capital turn into a crime board—clues tucked in plazas, cryptic notes pinned to shop fronts, and digital characters that lead the plot through real neighborhoods.
Madrid’s streets carry layers of history—Habsburg-era squares, Bourbon boulevards and the wide sweep of Gran Vía—laid over a plateau of granite and clay that defines the city’s steadier, unhurried climb. The game uses recognizable landmarks and everyday urban textures as set dressing, making the city itself a collaborator in the mystery. Culturally, the route threads through working neighborhoods where terrazas hum and local shops reveal daily life between puzzles.
Practically, expect roughly two hours of walking and problem-solving at an easy pace. The experience runs entirely on the Loquiz app; after booking you’ll receive instructions and a code to start when ready. Players should budget time for stops—photos, decoding, and the occasional coffee break—and plan a route that fits transit connections.
Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and a small power bank; the game is flexible in timing, family-friendly, and suited to groups of 1–4 per device. Aim to play during daylight for easier clue-reading and to catch the city’s layers of architecture and local life. Read instructions carefully before you go—the city waits, and the mystery unfolds when curiosity meets a clear signal.