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Turn Västerås into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar with a self-guided, story-driven city game. Download the Loquiz app, follow clues across the historic centre, and play at your own pace.
Turn Västerås into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar with a self-guided, story-driven city game. Download the Loquiz app, follow clues across the historic centre, and play at your own pace.
You step off the tram into a bright square in central Västerås, phone in hand and cathedral stone catching the light. The shoreline of Lake Mälaren glints nearby, daring you to look away as the Loquiz app opens the case file: the murder of Balthasar, a handful of suspects, and puzzles that use the city itself as evidence.
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Operated by City Game · Västerås, Västmanland
You step off the tram into a bright square in central Västerås, phone in hand and cathedral stone catching the light. The shoreline of Lake Mälaren glints nearby, daring you to look away as the Loquiz app opens the case file: the murder of Balthasar, a handful of suspects, and puzzles that use the city itself as evidence.
Västerås wears history plainly. A medieval market town that later became an electrical-industry hub, the city sits on a glacially carved lake edge where cobbles and post‑industrial facades meet modern cafés. Plaques, churchyards, and canals are not just scenery here — they’re clues. The game uses local architecture and small streets to hide riddles, so players get a compact tour of cultural touches and geological hints while chasing a plot.
Practically speaking, the experience is a two‑hour, easy walking adventure covering roughly 2–4 km across the city centre. After booking you’ll receive clear instructions by email; download the Loquiz app, pick a start time, and play with one device per group (1–4 players). Terrain includes paved promenades, cobbles and a few stairs — comfortable shoes and a charged phone are essential. Languages are available in multiple written guides, and public transit drops you within easy reach.
Play slowly enough to read plaques, take photos for evidence tasks, and enjoy small detours like local parks. The pace rewards observation more than speed: it’s part walking tour, part logic puzzle, and a practical way to learn Västerås while testing your detective skills.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires only gentle walking and basic stamina.
After booking you’ll receive an email with instructions; download the Loquiz app, open the game link, and choose your start time—then follow the prompts.
Plan about 2 hours and roughly 2–4 km of easy walking across the city centre, depending on pauses and detours.
Yes—difficulty is easy and it’s family friendly; one ticket supports 1–4 players per device, larger groups can buy extra tickets.
You’ll need connectivity for the app and map features; use mobile data or find Wi‑Fi before you start if you prefer.
Västerås dates back to medieval trading and later became an industrial center in the Asea era; its streets reflect layers of commerce and innovation.
Stick to public paths and respect historic markers; small‑group, self‑guided activities keep impact low but pack out any trash and avoid disturbing shorelines.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off the tram into a bright square in central Västerås, phone in hand and cathedral stone catching the light. The shoreline of Lake Mälaren glints nearby, daring you to look away as the Loquiz app opens the case file: the murder of Balthasar, a handful of suspects, and puzzles that use the city itself as evidence.
You step off the tram into a bright square in central Västerås, phone in hand and cathedral stone catching the light. The shoreline of Lake Mälaren glints nearby, daring you to look away as the Loquiz app opens the case file: the murder of Balthasar, a handful of suspects, and puzzles that use the city itself as evidence.
Västerås wears history plainly. A medieval market town that later became an electrical-industry hub, the city sits on a glacially carved lake edge where cobbles and post‑industrial facades meet modern cafés. Plaques, churchyards, and canals are not just scenery here — they’re clues. The game uses local architecture and small streets to hide riddles, so players get a compact tour of cultural touches and geological hints while chasing a plot.
Practically speaking, the experience is a two‑hour, easy walking adventure covering roughly 2–4 km across the city centre. After booking you’ll receive clear instructions by email; download the Loquiz app, pick a start time, and play with one device per group (1–4 players). Terrain includes paved promenades, cobbles and a few stairs — comfortable shoes and a charged phone are essential. Languages are available in multiple written guides, and public transit drops you within easy reach.
Play slowly enough to read plaques, take photos for evidence tasks, and enjoy small detours like local parks. The pace rewards observation more than speed: it’s part walking tour, part logic puzzle, and a practical way to learn Västerås while testing your detective skills.