THE NETHERLANDS · CITY EXPLORATION GAMES IN THE NETHERLANDS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 city exploration games in the Netherlands worth the money, each with its price, its player verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Rotterdam from Central Station to Spanjaardsbrug with a low-cost spy game, 11 clues, city history, and flexible smartphone play.
“It's not working. Suport absolutely not fit for purpose. Then gave up eventually. It's too bad. Surely not again next time.Auto-translated”
Explore Utrecht on a self-guided smartphone game with a 2-kilometer route, historic stops, group play, and flexible timing.
“Molto divertente scopri aspetti della città che non noteresti!!! Divertente da fare con amici e anche con bambini”
Explore Delft with a self-guided puzzle walk covering 2 kilometers, historic sights, cafés, riddles, and flexible breaks for up to six people.
“very nice trip. seen a lot. fun and different assignments. recommended for everyone. also for families”
Solve riddles across Maastricht’s historic center on a flexible self-guided city game for small groups, with a smartphone and 1 to 2 hours.
“Gewoon een leuke manier om Maastricht eens op een andere hele mooie manier te bezoeken Geboren in Maastricht maar zo een leuke straatjes ontdekt ❤️”
Solve medieval mysteries across Maastricht with this flexible 84 to 114-minute phone game, visiting 13 landmarks for only $6 per person.
“super fun experience for young and old the city walk is definitely recommended. We're definitely going to do more city walks in other cities.Auto-translated”
Explore The Hague’s old town with an affordable offline puzzle walk linking palaces, churches, museums, and Dutch royal history.
“The idea is good but several improvements are needed. Requiring an app to be downloaded is an extran unnecessary step. It should be web based or the use of another already downloaded app like an extension of viator for example would be more convenient. Also, the app should allow the selection of maps instead of the default. The default map was awful. Also the story should be audible so groups can listen to the story because i’m bright sunlight it’s difficult to read.”
Solve a 1435 coin plot while exploring Deventer’s historic center on a self-guided, smartphone-based city game for up to six.
“Dit was geen succes. Na het kopen van de activiteit {om 13.26 uur) bleek het onmogelijk deze te downloaden en in werking te stellen. Na 9 pogingen om te downloaden heb ik geprobeerd contact met iemand te krijgen. Om 17.00 uur is dRead more”
Explore Nijmegen through a flood-themed puzzle game with river views, historic sights, hidden corners, and a flexible self-guided route.
“Everything was well described and doable. It was very hot weather, but fine to do. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to discover a city in a different way.Auto-translated”
Solve a gunpowder mystery while exploring Alkmaar’s churches, fortifications, squares, and hidden corners on a self-guided city game.
“Leuke en interactieve wandeling door Alkmaar, je komt zo ook op plekken waar je anders niet zou zijn geweest, echt een aanrader”
Solve puzzles while walking through Leiden, from Molen de Put to Koornbrug, in a flexible private city game for up to six people.
“This was our second Outside Escape, and it didn't disappoint. The puzzles are challenging without being frustrating, and the route is full of interesting places and fascintating historical facts. This is a great way to discover parts of the city. I would recommend taking the detour to the citadel as it has some great views.”
Solve a Breda kidnapping mystery while exploring royal monuments, quiet gardens, churches, and markets on a self-guided city game.
“Leuke interactieve stadswandeling waarbij je ook een beetje van de geschiedenis van de stad mee krijgt. Duidelijke aanwijzingen.”
Solve a murder mystery while exploring Gouda’s cheese museum, canals, bridges, churches, and historic center on a self-guided city game.
“Ze vonden het leuk op deze manier Gouda te ontdekken. Echt een aanrader. Wellicht iets duidelijker vermelden dat je niet bij de foto's moet blijven hangen, maar dat deze tijdens de gehele tocht gevonden moeten worden. (maar ik had de telefoon ook niet in mijn hand dus wellicht is er niet goed gelezen...).”
Solve a museum mystery while exploring Groningen on a self-guided 2.5-kilometer city game for up to six people.
“Speel het spel met meerdere mobieltjes. Of laat een van de groepsleden foto's maken van de omgeving.”
Explore Haarlem by puzzle trail, from Bakenessergracht to De Waag, with a private English self-guided city game for up to six people.
“Het wad erg onduidelijk, je kent de stad niet. Dus je hebt geen idee of je links of rechts moet of rechtdoor. Bij de foto's die we moesten zoeken zijn wij gestopt omdat we geen idee hadden waar we heen moesten. Erg jammer en zonde van je geld”
Solve an Amsterdam murder legend through puzzles, canal streets, and hands-on challenges in this private two-and-a-half-hour city game.
“So glad I took a chance and tried this! I had an fab time playing ‘The House with the Bloodstains’. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an intriguing explore and adventure in Amsterdam. Ps. Haven’t uploaded photos in case I give it away!”
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