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Turn Regensburg’s medieval streets into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes mystery. Use the Loquiz app to follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind Balthasar’s death at your own pace.
Turn Regensburg’s medieval streets into a crime scene with a self-guided Sherlock Holmes mystery. Use the Loquiz app to follow clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth behind Balthasar’s death at your own pace.
You step onto Neupfarrplatz and the city exhales stone and history around you — the square’s baroque and Gothic facades leaning in as if to listen. Your phone buzzes; a mysterious death, a name — Balthasar — and an app that hands you the first clue. From here the old streets of Regensburg become a maze of hints, photo tasks, and coded messages that make the medieval heart of the city feel like a staged crime scene.
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Operated by City Game · Regensburg, Bavaria
You step onto Neupfarrplatz and the city exhales stone and history around you — the square’s baroque and Gothic facades leaning in as if to listen. Your phone buzzes; a mysterious death, a name — Balthasar — and an app that hands you the first clue. From here the old streets of Regensburg become a maze of hints, photo tasks, and coded messages that make the medieval heart of the city feel like a staged crime scene.
Regensburg began as a Roman castrum and grew into a medieval trading hub; its Stone Bridge and compact Altstadt still map trade routes and guild rivalries in the very stones you’ll cross. Geology shows in the limestone facades; culture pulses in narrow alleys, beer gardens and the river that dares you to cross. This game plays like a short walking tour with plot — meeting digital characters and completing puzzles reveals architecture, local lore, and the quirks of Bavarian town life.
Practically: the game is self-guided via the Loquiz app, lasts about two hours, and starts at Neupfarrplatz. Expect cobblestones, occasional stairs, and narrow passages — good shoes matter. Play at your own pace; start early to avoid tour groups, keep your phone battery topped, and use public transport to arrive. It’s designed for families and casual players (difficulty: easy) but rewards sharp eyes and teamwork. Bring a power bank, dress for changeable weather, and let the city push you from clue to clue until the final reveal — reasoning as your compass.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking for ~2 hours; suitable for most fitness levels
The experience is designed to take about 2 hours, but you can play at your own pace and stop or explore side streets if you wish.
The designated start location is Neupfarrplatz in Regensburg’s Altstadt — instructions and coordinates arrive in your confirmation email.
One ticket covers a group of up to four players on a single device; larger groups should book additional tickets.
No — the difficulty is labeled easy, making it suitable for families and first-time puzzle-solvers.
Regensburg’s core grew from a Roman fort into a medieval trading center; the Stone Bridge and the UNESCO-listed Altstadt reflect centuries of commerce and craft.
The Old Town is protected and pedestrian-friendly; respect historic buildings, avoid littering, and stick to marked paths to help preserve fragile streetscapes.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step onto Neupfarrplatz and the city exhales stone and history around you — the square’s baroque and Gothic facades leaning in as if to listen. Your phone buzzes; a mysterious death, a name — Balthasar — and an app that hands you the first clue. From here the old streets of Regensburg become a maze of hints, photo tasks, and coded messages that make the medieval heart of the city feel like a staged crime scene.
You step onto Neupfarrplatz and the city exhales stone and history around you — the square’s baroque and Gothic facades leaning in as if to listen. Your phone buzzes; a mysterious death, a name — Balthasar — and an app that hands you the first clue. From here the old streets of Regensburg become a maze of hints, photo tasks, and coded messages that make the medieval heart of the city feel like a staged crime scene.
Regensburg began as a Roman castrum and grew into a medieval trading hub; its Stone Bridge and compact Altstadt still map trade routes and guild rivalries in the very stones you’ll cross. Geology shows in the limestone facades; culture pulses in narrow alleys, beer gardens and the river that dares you to cross. This game plays like a short walking tour with plot — meeting digital characters and completing puzzles reveals architecture, local lore, and the quirks of Bavarian town life.
Practically: the game is self-guided via the Loquiz app, lasts about two hours, and starts at Neupfarrplatz. Expect cobblestones, occasional stairs, and narrow passages — good shoes matter. Play at your own pace; start early to avoid tour groups, keep your phone battery topped, and use public transport to arrive. It’s designed for families and casual players (difficulty: easy) but rewards sharp eyes and teamwork. Bring a power bank, dress for changeable weather, and let the city push you from clue to clue until the final reveal — reasoning as your compass.