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Turn Dordrecht into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Follow clues through historic streets, crack codes in front of river views, and finish at your own pace.
Turn Dordrecht into a crime scene and solve the murder of Balthasar with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes city game. Follow clues through historic streets, crack codes in front of river views, and finish at your own pace.
A low sun glances off cobbled quay stones as the Merwede river tugs at the city's edge, daring you to follow its alleys. Players begin with a phone in hand, the city unfolding as a stage: narrow streets, brick facades, and the hush of church towers punctuating each clue.
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Operated by City Game · Dordrecht, South Holland
A low sun glances off cobbled quay stones as the Merwede river tugs at the city's edge, daring you to follow its alleys. Players begin with a phone in hand, the city unfolding as a stage: narrow streets, brick facades, and the hush of church towers punctuating each clue.
Dordrecht wears history plainly — granted city rights in 1220, it grew as a medieval river port and trading hub. Geology here is river-born: tidal channels and reclaimed polders shape the urban grid and offer surprising viewpoints where currents push against old quay walls. Culturally, the town balances maritime craft and museum collections; local landmarks like the Groothoofd gate and Huis van Gijn provide atmospheric backdrops to the narrative.
The Sherlock Holmes City Game uses that fabric: puzzles draw on streets, markets, and waterfronts while digital characters hand off cryptic notes and photo challenges. Expect easy walking, urban steps and occasional uneven paving; the storyline lasts around two hours and can be paused to grab a coffee or explore a museum.
Practical guidance: after booking, download the Loquiz app and follow the emailed instructions. Bring a fully charged phone and a portable battery, wear comfortable shoes for cobbles and light rain, and choose daylight hours for clearer navigation and safer streets. Play with up to four people per device, or split into teams. Use public transit to reach central Dordrecht and leave time to enjoy a canal-side café after you crack the case.
easy.
2 hours.
Light fitness—comfortable walking for up to two hours, with short bursts of standing and puzzle-solving.
You'll receive an email with instructions; download the Loquiz app, open the game link provided, and begin at any time on your booked date.
One ticket covers a group of 1–4 players on a single device; larger groups should purchase additional tickets to split into teams.
Much of the city center has uneven cobbles and occasional steps; it's generally not ideal for full mobility aids—contact the operator for specific accessibility needs.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time; no refund within 24 hours of the booked date.
Dordrecht received city rights in 1220 and rose as a merchant port on the Merwede, its streets shaped by centuries of river trade.
The surrounding waterways and the nearby Biesbosch are sensitive habitats; keep to public streets, avoid littering, and respect waterfront wildlife to minimize impact.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low sun glances off cobbled quay stones as the Merwede river tugs at the city's edge, daring you to follow its alleys. Players begin with a phone in hand, the city unfolding as a stage: narrow streets, brick facades, and the hush of church towers punctuating each clue.
A low sun glances off cobbled quay stones as the Merwede river tugs at the city's edge, daring you to follow its alleys. Players begin with a phone in hand, the city unfolding as a stage: narrow streets, brick facades, and the hush of church towers punctuating each clue.
Dordrecht wears history plainly — granted city rights in 1220, it grew as a medieval river port and trading hub. Geology here is river-born: tidal channels and reclaimed polders shape the urban grid and offer surprising viewpoints where currents push against old quay walls. Culturally, the town balances maritime craft and museum collections; local landmarks like the Groothoofd gate and Huis van Gijn provide atmospheric backdrops to the narrative.
The Sherlock Holmes City Game uses that fabric: puzzles draw on streets, markets, and waterfronts while digital characters hand off cryptic notes and photo challenges. Expect easy walking, urban steps and occasional uneven paving; the storyline lasts around two hours and can be paused to grab a coffee or explore a museum.
Practical guidance: after booking, download the Loquiz app and follow the emailed instructions. Bring a fully charged phone and a portable battery, wear comfortable shoes for cobbles and light rain, and choose daylight hours for clearer navigation and safer streets. Play with up to four people per device, or split into teams. Use public transit to reach central Dordrecht and leave time to enjoy a canal-side café after you crack the case.