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Bologna Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

3.0 (3 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Bologna Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

About this activity

Bologna becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you.

The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici, Statua di Camillo Cavour, Fontana del Nettuno and Monumento a Marco Minghetti. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up.

Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Bologna.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by
City Game

What is included

Included

  • Included: Murder Mystery Game

Not included

  • Not included: smartphone or other devices
  • Not included: information about highlights
  • Not included: interaction with the city
  • Not included: tour guide

Itinerary

Solve a murder in Bologna on this self-guided murder mystery game, a detective trail that turns the historic centre into your crime scene. Following in the footsteps of Sherlock Holmes, you gather evidence at real locations: a coded message near Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici, a photo task at Statua di Camillo Cavour, a witness statement that does not match what you saw at Fontana del Nettuno. Every puzzle you solve takes another name off the list of suspects. The game takes about 2 hours and you play at your own pace. One ticket covers a team of 1 to 4 people sharing one phone; larger groups buy extra tickets and can race each other. Choose a start date and time when booking, then begin whenever it suits you - there is no guide to meet and no fixed departure. Stop for lunch, leave the case where it stands and pick it up later. A smartphone with an internet connection is required. After booking, you receive an email with your instructions and game link. Download the free Loquiz app before you set off, head to the start location and open the link to begin.

  1. Stop 1

  2. Palazzo Orsi

  3. Piazza Santo Stefano

  4. Piazza Maggiore

  5. Monumento a Marco Minghetti

  6. Statua di Camillo Cavour

  7. Palazzo Malvezzi de' Medici

  8. Fontana del Nettuno

  9. Torre Prendiparte

  10. Giardino Palazzo d'Accursio

  11. Chiesa di Santa Maria della Vita

  12. Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell

  13. Archiginnasio Di Bologna

  14. Basilica Di San Petronio

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Head toward the established meeting point and start the game. Let the app guide you from there

End point

  • Head toward the established meeting point and start the game. Let the app guide you from there

Using your ticket

Right after the booking you will receive an email with the instructions and the login to start the game. Follow the instructions and start the game.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

  • German language

    German

  • Italian language

    Italian

  • French language

    French

  • Spanish language

    Spanish

  • English language

    English

  • Dutch language

    Dutch

Traveller ratings

3.0 out of 5 · 3 reviews
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