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Put on your detective hat and let Zurich’s Old Town become the crime scene. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game uses the city’s streets and history as clues in a two-hour, app-driven mystery perfect for families and groups.
Put on your detective hat and let Zurich’s Old Town become the crime scene. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game uses the city’s streets and history as clues in a two-hour, app-driven mystery perfect for families and groups.
The cobblestones of Zurich’s Old Town take on a new cadence when you’re hunting clues: footsteps slow, heads tilt, and the Limmat’s cold current seems to nudge you toward the next lead. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns the city into a live story—photographic tasks, coded messages and digital characters guide a two-hour investigation across narrow alleys, market squares and waterside promenades.
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Operated by City Game · Zurich, Zurich
The cobblestones of Zurich’s Old Town take on a new cadence when you’re hunting clues: footsteps slow, heads tilt, and the Limmat’s cold current seems to nudge you toward the next lead. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns the city into a live story—photographic tasks, coded messages and digital characters guide a two-hour investigation across narrow alleys, market squares and waterside promenades.
Zurich’s medieval center, with guild houses and Renaissance facades, provides more than atmosphere; its layered history becomes part of the puzzle. The route threads through areas shaped by Roman foundations and medieval commerce, where signage and street patterns still echo past trade routes. Culture here is pragmatic and precise—ideal for a logic-driven mystery that rewards observation.
Practical side: the game runs on your phone via the Loquiz app and is rated easy—suitable for families or mixed-ability groups. You control the start time and pace; expect about two hours of walking with frequent stops to read clues, take photos and solve puzzles. Public transit access is excellent, so you can begin near Bahnhofstrasse or Niederdorf and loop through the old town.
Plan for urban footing: cobbles, short staircases and occasional uneven curbs. Bring a charged phone, portable battery and a small umbrella in spring or fall showers. Go in daylight for clearer visual clues and to enjoy the city’s architectural details. The game is social—play solo or in teams of up to four per device—and it’s a sharp, playful way to explore Zurich while you flex your detective muscles.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking for those comfortable with 1–3 miles of urban walking; suitable for most fitness levels
After booking you’ll receive an email with instructions; download the Loquiz app, open the game link, and begin at any time on your chosen date.
Written guides are available in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Dutch so you can pick your preferred language in the app.
Yes—the game is rated easy and designed for families; however, it involves walking on uneven surfaces so consider mobility needs.
One ticket covers 1–4 people per device; larger groups should purchase additional tickets and split into teams if desired.
Zurich’s Old Town preserves medieval street patterns and guild houses from its time as a key trading and banking center; the city’s urban fabric often becomes part of app-based city games.
Play encourages walking and use of public transit—minimize paper by using only the app and respect historic facades and private property while solving clues.
City Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The cobblestones of Zurich’s Old Town take on a new cadence when you’re hunting clues: footsteps slow, heads tilt, and the Limmat’s cold current seems to nudge you toward the next lead. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns the city into a live story—photographic tasks, coded messages and digital characters guide a two-hour investigation across narrow alleys, market squares and waterside promenades.
The cobblestones of Zurich’s Old Town take on a new cadence when you’re hunting clues: footsteps slow, heads tilt, and the Limmat’s cold current seems to nudge you toward the next lead. This self-guided Sherlock Holmes game turns the city into a live story—photographic tasks, coded messages and digital characters guide a two-hour investigation across narrow alleys, market squares and waterside promenades.
Zurich’s medieval center, with guild houses and Renaissance facades, provides more than atmosphere; its layered history becomes part of the puzzle. The route threads through areas shaped by Roman foundations and medieval commerce, where signage and street patterns still echo past trade routes. Culture here is pragmatic and precise—ideal for a logic-driven mystery that rewards observation.
Practical side: the game runs on your phone via the Loquiz app and is rated easy—suitable for families or mixed-ability groups. You control the start time and pace; expect about two hours of walking with frequent stops to read clues, take photos and solve puzzles. Public transit access is excellent, so you can begin near Bahnhofstrasse or Niederdorf and loop through the old town.
Plan for urban footing: cobbles, short staircases and occasional uneven curbs. Bring a charged phone, portable battery and a small umbrella in spring or fall showers. Go in daylight for clearer visual clues and to enjoy the city’s architectural details. The game is social—play solo or in teams of up to four per device—and it’s a sharp, playful way to explore Zurich while you flex your detective muscles.