Do I need an app or signal?
No app to install — the whole game runs in your phone's browser. After you pay you get a private link to your digital field kit, a decoder wheel and the Heron, your handler for hints. You just need one phone per group and a bit of mobile data.
How hard are the puzzles?
Clever but fair, and varied — observation, counting, dates and house numbers, a compass, and one simple cipher you learn once and use at every stop. If you're ever stuck, the Heron gives escalating nudges — never the full answer.
How long and how far?
About 1.5–2 hours over a ~2.5–3 km route through the old centre, mostly flat. Go at your own pace and stop for coffee anytime.
Good for families?
Yes — great for ages ~12+ with an adult. Secret societies and hidden knowledge, but the tone stays adventurous, not dark, with no scary or violent content.
When can we play?
Any day, any time — it's self-guided. Daylight is best for reading the city and enjoying the canals.
Is this a real treasure hunt?
It's a story-driven mystery grounded in real Amsterdam history. The "treasure" is a twist worth walking for — no digging required.
Is it a guided tour or a self-guided walking tour of Amsterdam?
It's a fully self-guided walking tour of Amsterdam — no guide and no fixed start time. You explore the canal belt at your own pace, following the story on your phone. It's the freedom of a walking tour with the challenge of an outdoor escape game.
How is it different from an escape room?
Think of it as an outdoor escape game played across the real streets of Amsterdam. Instead of one locked room, the whole old city is your board — you read clues off actual buildings, canals and squares, from Dam Square to the hidden Begijnhof and the floating Flower Market.
Is it a good activity for couples, friends or families in Amsterdam?
Yes — it's designed for 2–3 people, which makes it a great thing to do in Amsterdam for couples, groups of friends or families. You solve the mystery together while covering the highlights of the old centre: Dam Square, the Begijnhof, the Bloemenmarkt, Rembrandtplein and De Oude Kerk.
Is it good for first-time visitors to Amsterdam?
Absolutely. The route doubles as a highlights walk of central Amsterdam, so first-time visitors see the best of the old city while they play — and locals discover details they've walked past for years.