Darmstadt Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game
Overview
Darmstadt 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 Schlossmuseum, Hessisches Landesmuseum, the Marktplatz and the Stadtkirche. 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 Darmstadt.
What's Included
- Murder Mystery Game
- Information about highlights
- Interaction with the city
- Smartphone or other devices
- Tour guide
Meeting Location
Friedenspl. 11
64283 Darmstadt, Germany
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Solve a murder in Darmstadt 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 Schlossmuseum, a photo task at Hessisches Landesmuseum, a witness statement that does not match what you saw at the Marktplatz. 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. Pay per player (1–20); each phone plays as one team of 1–4 players. 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. Your investigation starts at Friedensplatz.
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets: priced per player (1–20 per booking); each phone plays as one team of 1–4 players, larger groups split into several teams
- To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like.
- *NOTE: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field but DOES NOT provide any information about the city!
- HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App, and begin your gaming experience!
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Activity code: C-30066P331
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Murder Mystery Game.
- Information about highlights.
- Interaction with the city.
- Smartphone or other devices.
- Tour guide.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Darmstadt Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Darmstadt Self-Guided Detective Murder Mystery Game will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Murder Mystery Game
- Information about highlights
- Interaction with the city
- Smartphone or other devices
- Tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tickets: priced per player (1–20 per booking); each phone plays as one team of 1–4 players, larger groups split into several teams
- To book this game you need to indicate a date/time, BUT you can start whenever you like.
- *NOTE: this City Game uses the city as an interactive playing field but DOES NOT provide any information about the city!
- HOW TO PLAY: Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App, and begin your gaming experience!
