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Turn Strasbourg’s medieval streets into your investigation playground: a self-guided Sherlock Holmes game that uses the city’s squares, canals, and narrow lanes as clues. Play solo or in teams and solve a two-hour murder mystery through the Loquiz app.
Turn Strasbourg’s medieval streets into your investigation playground: a self-guided Sherlock Holmes game that uses the city’s squares, canals, and narrow lanes as clues. Play solo or in teams and solve a two-hour murder mystery through the Loquiz app.
You step out under the shadow of the cathedral and the city becomes a stage — cobbles click beneath your shoes, the Ill River threads through narrow alleys, and the facades of timber-framed houses seem to guard secrets. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns Strasbourg’s medieval center into a crime scene: clues tucked in squares, riddles woven into canalside views, and characters revealed through your phone.
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Operated by City Game · Strasbourg, Grand Est
You step out under the shadow of the cathedral and the city becomes a stage — cobbles click beneath your shoes, the Ill River threads through narrow alleys, and the facades of timber-framed houses seem to guard secrets. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns Strasbourg’s medieval center into a crime scene: clues tucked in squares, riddles woven into canalside views, and characters revealed through your phone.
Strasbourg’s story goes back to Roman camps and a medieval bishopric whose cathedral dominates the skyline. Geologically, the city sits on the Rhine plain at the feet of the Vosges, where river channels shaped trade routes and neighborhoods; culturally it blends French and German influences visible in cuisine, architecture, and street names. As you work through puzzles, you’ll cross Petite France, skirt the cathedral plaza, and pass traces of the Vauban-era fortifications.
The game runs on the Loquiz app and takes about two hours at a relaxed pace. It’s designed for families and small teams (1–4 players per device) and requires only curiosity, a charged smartphone, and comfortable walking shoes. Expect photo tasks, code-cracking, and light physical movement around busy pedestrian areas.
Practical notes: download the app and the game instructions before you arrive, watch your phone battery, and choose a quieter start time to avoid peak tourist crowds. The experience is flexible — start anytime on your booking day — and makes a lively, low-impact way to explore Strasbourg’s history and hidden corners.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal fitness — light walking on cobblestones for around two hours; suitable for most ages
You'll receive an instructions email after booking. Install Loquiz, open the game from the app, and follow the on-screen start directions any time on your chosen date.
One ticket covers 1–4 players per device; larger groups should buy additional tickets so each team has a device.
Much of the historic center has cobblestones and narrow passages; accessibility varies by exact route and may be challenging for wheelchairs—contact the provider for specifics.
The app provides hints and the game is self-paced. You can skip puzzles or retrace steps to find additional clues in the surroundings.
Strasbourg grew from a Roman crossroads into a medieval bishopric; its cathedral and timber houses reflect centuries of Franco-German cultural exchange.
Respect the historic fabric by sticking to marked walkways and disposing of waste; small-group, low-impact tours like this help support local businesses without stressing heritage sites.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out under the shadow of the cathedral and the city becomes a stage — cobbles click beneath your shoes, the Ill River threads through narrow alleys, and the facades of timber-framed houses seem to guard secrets. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns Strasbourg’s medieval center into a crime scene: clues tucked in squares, riddles woven into canalside views, and characters revealed through your phone.
You step out under the shadow of the cathedral and the city becomes a stage — cobbles click beneath your shoes, the Ill River threads through narrow alleys, and the facades of timber-framed houses seem to guard secrets. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns Strasbourg’s medieval center into a crime scene: clues tucked in squares, riddles woven into canalside views, and characters revealed through your phone.
Strasbourg’s story goes back to Roman camps and a medieval bishopric whose cathedral dominates the skyline. Geologically, the city sits on the Rhine plain at the feet of the Vosges, where river channels shaped trade routes and neighborhoods; culturally it blends French and German influences visible in cuisine, architecture, and street names. As you work through puzzles, you’ll cross Petite France, skirt the cathedral plaza, and pass traces of the Vauban-era fortifications.
The game runs on the Loquiz app and takes about two hours at a relaxed pace. It’s designed for families and small teams (1–4 players per device) and requires only curiosity, a charged smartphone, and comfortable walking shoes. Expect photo tasks, code-cracking, and light physical movement around busy pedestrian areas.
Practical notes: download the app and the game instructions before you arrive, watch your phone battery, and choose a quieter start time to avoid peak tourist crowds. The experience is flexible — start anytime on your booking day — and makes a lively, low-impact way to explore Strasbourg’s history and hidden corners.