Gouda Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game

In Gouda the game starts on the Markt, in front of the town hall that stands alone in the middle of the square. From there the route works its way around the Sint-Janskerk and past De Goudse Waag, then into the narrow streets behind them. It is a self-guided walking tour built as a detective game, and the old centre is where it plays out. Distances in Gouda are short and the ground is flat, which keeps the route manageable for families with children, groups of friends, couples and colleagues, and it can be done solo. Up to four players share one phone as a team; when there are more of you, split into separate teams and compare notes afterwards. There is no guide walking with you and no set departure time to be ready for. How to playThe whole game is handled through an app, and the setup takes only a few minutes. Book the City Game Check the email with your play link Open the link on your phone Start playing whenever you like At the centre of it is the murder of Balthasar. Codes have to be cracked, photographs taken at the right spots, and statements from digital characters weighed against one another. Some of the evidence surfaces around Museum Gouda and the canals beside it, where a witness account starts to fall apart on a second reading. With several teams out at once, the streets turn into the board for a competition, which makes this a practical option for a company outing or a school group. Stop for something to eat, return to the route, and finish the case in Gouda when it suits you.