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Outdoor escape games in Ghent for families & friends

Outdoor escape games in Ghent for families & friends
Outdoor escape games in Ghent for families & friends

Explore Ghent in a whole new way with self-guided urban escape games: riddles, missions and hidden gems — right on your phone.

Embark on a medieval and unusual discovery of Ghent with Coddy: an outdoor escape game blending puzzles, history, and picturesque streets. Stroll along canals, the belfry, and cafés, solve challenges as a team, and let the city reveal its secrets to you for an unforgettable urban adventure.

Urban Exploration

Walk around without pressure and see the city differently, full of surprising hidden details. An outdoor escape game here encourages observation, puzzles, and collective discoveries. We stop, read the clues, and often laugh at the little discoveries together. It’s perfect for learning local anecdotes without feeling like a tourist. Competitive or relaxed, the urban rally turns the city into a playground.

Secrets of Ghent 39,99 €
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Secrets of Ghent

Urban Exploration
Adults Teens Children
Set off to discover Ghent through a captivating urban adventure! Solve riddles, explore hidden streets, and dive into the city’s fascinating history. At every stage, your powers of observation and team spirit will be put to the test as you uncover all the Secrets of Ghent.
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3.3 km
Rating
4.4
Languages
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Start Location Korenmartk, Gent
End Location Koophandelsplein, Gent

Fantasy

Walk as in the Middle Ages, the air seems charged with ancient stories and secrets. An outdoor escape game here plays with hermeticism, symbols and silent investigation. The old facades invite you to question passersby and to follow ancient, curious clues. It’s a blend of history, imagination and wonder for the whole team, fearless or shy. Perfect for the curious who want to feel the city like an old grimoire.

The Alchemist GHENT 39,99 €

The Alchemist GHENT

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Discover Ghent in 1555 in The Alchemist: an immersive adventure where every choice matters. Dive into the heart of a medieval intrigue, question historical witnesses, and unravel the mystery of Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Will you be able to influence her fate and uncover the city's secrets? Step into history!
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3 km
Rating
4.1
Languages
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Start Location Sint-Veerleplein, 9000 Gent
End Location Kouter, 9000 Gent

Humor & Absurdity

Prepare yourself for the bizarre, the funny, quirky challenges and guaranteed crazy laughter. An offbeat outdoor escape game transforms the squares into surreal and ridiculous stages. The Ghent locals you spot will sometimes smile at you, in on the playful staging. Expect bizarre puzzles, absurd challenges and unexpected, truly funny solutions. Ideal for groups who love laughing, improvising and being surprised together.

Crazytopia GHENT 39,99 €

Crazytopia GHENT

Humor & Absurdity
Adults Teens
Dare to embark on an adventure in Crazytopia: wander through the heart of Ghent in a wacky urban game where quirky puzzles, absurd phobias, and collaborative challenges await you. Solve surprising riddles as a team and outsmart a delirious world to regain your freedom before time runs out!
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 2 km
Rating
4.1
Languages
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Start Location Hoogpoort, Gent
End Location Vlasmarkt, Gent

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)

Children love to run around and search for clues in every charming, colorful corner. An outdoor escape game for children blends play, imagination and fun, easy missions. The safe streets and colorful facades become settings full of magical adventures. The puzzles are simple, visual and adaptable to small, joyful, noisy groups. Perfect for a family outing, it's playful, light, cheerful and as convivial as you wish.

Peter Pan GHENT 39,99 €

Peter Pan GHENT

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Children
Dive into the magical world of Peter Pan in Ghent! Set off in search of the Lost Boys and Peter’s shadow throughout the city, face off against Hook and his pirates, and solve thrilling puzzles as a team. A fairytale urban adventure to experience with family or friends!
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 2.5 km
Rating
4.3
Languages
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Start Location Miriam Makebaplein 1, Gent
End Location Gravensteen, Gent
Saving Marsupilami! GHENT 39,99 €

Saving Marsupilami! GHENT

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Children
Dive into the heart of Ghent to save the Marsupilami and his family! Discover the city in a whole new way with this urban adventure game inspired by the famous comic book. Set off in search of clues, meet colorful characters, and share an unforgettable experience with family or friends.
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 2.3 km
Rating
3.9
Languages
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Start Location Sint-Michielsbrug
End Location Sint-Veerleplein

Investigation & Mystery

You feel the adrenaline when the city becomes your field of inquiry, fast and perilous. An outdoor escape game turns alleys and squares into living, talking clues. You follow clues, question passersby, and quickly cross-check important testimonies. The pace is brisk, and the choices carry weight and real meaning. Ideal for teams who like thinking on their feet and acting quickly together.

The Walter Case GHENT 39,99 €

The Walter Case GHENT

Investigation & Mystery
Teens Adults
Dive into the heart of a thrilling investigation through the streets of Ghent! Step into the shoes of a detective from the C.R.I.M.E. agency and solve the Walter case by exploring the city to save a hostage and unmask the culprit before it’s too late.
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 4.3 km
Rating
4.0
Languages
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Start Location Jakobijnenstraat, Gent
End Location Botermarkt, Gent

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party

Celebrate the eve by touring the city with challenges and good laughs among friends. An outdoor escape game for stag and hen parties paces the day with original and festive challenges. We laugh, we challenge ourselves, and we create epic memories. The clues take advantage of the unique character of the streets and the local atmosphere. Perfect for a multilingual group, easy to adapt, quick and convivial to experience.

Mates, Mess and Madness GHENT 39,99 €

Mates, Mess and Madness GHENT

Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Adults
Explore Ghent with your friends during an unforgettable Bachelor Challenge! Take on unique challenges, discover the city from a new perspective, and create lasting memories for your bachelor or bachelorette party, in French, English, Spanish, or Dutch. Starting point at Koophandelsplein 10, finishing at Bij Sint-Jacobs – ready to take on the challenge?
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 2.4 km
Rating
3.7
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Start Location Koophandelsplein 10
End Location Bij Sint-Jacobs

Latest player reviews in Ghent and nearby

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Coddy is your self-guided way to explore Ghent through play.

An urban escape game that transforms the streets of Ghent into a playground — with riddles, missions, and discoveries to be made.

Perfect for families and friends: work as a team, solve puzzles, and rediscover the city together.

Already more than 250,000 players have explored European cities with Coddy — now it’s your turn in Ghent!

Self-guided tour

Explore Ghent whenever you want with an interactive map and geolocated challenges.

Learn while you play

As you play, you unlock fun facts and historical facts about the places you visit in Ghent.

Play as a team

Work together to solve riddles, make critical choices, and complete your mission.

Just your phone

You can start whenever you want: all you need is a smartphone and your team!

Frequently Asked Questions

Find all the answers you need about our city games

Concept & Gameplay

An urban escape game from Coddy is a GPS-guided outdoor adventure played with your smartphone. As you explore the city, the app leads you to various locations.

  • At each stop, you receive part of a story and a puzzle to solve.
  • To solve the puzzles, you need to observe your real surroundings and use clues provided by the app.

This experience combines city exploration with interactive missions and challenges, making it a fun and engaging way to discover new places.

Accessibility & Safety

Accessibility of the route for strollers and wheelchairs

  • The routes used in Coddy's urban escape games are designed to avoid staircases and prioritize pedestrian areas.
  • However, we cannot guarantee that all locations will be fully accessible for wheelchairs.

If you have specific accessibility needs, we recommend reviewing the route details in advance or contacting us for more information before your game.

Flexibility & On-Site Logistics

Yes, you can pause your Coddy urban escape game whenever you need a break.

  • Simply use the Pause button in your game interface to stop the game timer.
  • This allows you to enjoy a coffee, visit a museum, or take any break you like during your city adventure.
  • When you are ready, you can resume your game and continue exploring at your own pace.

Discovery & Cultural Value

During Coddy's urban escape games, you will discover a mix of famous landmarks and hidden backstreets. The route is designed to showcase both well-known sites and unique places with interesting stories. This blend allows you to experience the city's classic highlights and uncover lesser-known spots, each chosen for their special anecdotes and cultural value.

Social & Competition

Yes, there is a leaderboard in Coddy's urban escape games.

Your team’s total score is calculated based on your completion time, the number of hints used, and any penalties incurred during the game. This score appears on the leaderboard for the specific city where you played. The leaderboard allows you to compare your results with other teams who have completed the same game in that city, adding a competitive and social element to your urban escape adventure.