Outdoor Escape Game in Leiden

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.

For Coddy's urban escape game, you should plan for a game duration of approximately 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours. The route will involve about 2 to 5 kilometers of walking as you explore the city, solve puzzles, and complete missions using your smartphone.

Minimum Age for Coddy Urban Escape Games

• Most Coddy urban escape games are recommended for players aged 12 and above.
• Family-oriented games, such as themes like "Peter Pan," are suitable for children starting at 8 years old when accompanied by an adult.

All adventures are designed to be played outdoors using smartphones, where players explore the city, solve puzzles, and complete missions together. Please check the specific age recommendation for each game when booking.

Puzzle Difficulty in Coddy's Urban Escape Games

Coddy's urban escape games are designed for players aged 16 and above. The puzzles are engaging but accessible, so anyone with basic problem-solving skills can participate.

If you ever find a challenge too difficult, you can use optional hints through your smartphone to help you progress. These hints ensure that you will not get stuck and can enjoy the experience from start to finish.

How many players can join with one code?

For Coddy's urban escape games, one code allows up to 6 people to play together as a single team using their smartphones. If your group has more than 6 people, you will need to divide into several teams. Each team must purchase its own code and can start the same scenario at the same time, allowing everyone to play in parallel.

If you get stuck on a riddle during a Coddy urban escape game, you can use the Hint button in the app. Each time you use a hint, part of the solution is revealed to help you move forward. You can continue to use hints until you have all the clues needed to solve the riddle. Please note that your final score will be affected by the number of clues you use throughout the game.

No, Coddy's urban escape games are designed to be played outdoors. The games take place in city environments where you explore, solve puzzles, and complete missions using your smartphone.

If you are looking for an experience you can play at home, you can try the free mini-game available in the Coddy app.

If your group has more than 6 players, purchase multiple team codes so everyone can participate. Each team can have up to 6 players and will play the Coddy urban escape game in parallel. For the best experience, we suggest forming balanced teams of 4 to 6 people each. If you prefer, you can play as one large group, but please note that only six smartphones can be activated per team. This means only six players can use their phones for the game at the same time.

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.

Is the route safe?

During Coddy's urban escape games, you will follow a tourist route through the city with a few exceptions. These routes are mainly safe, allowing you to explore while playing and solving puzzles. As with all city activities, remain attentive to your surroundings and follow local safety guidelines while enjoying your adventure.

You can start your Coddy urban escape game at any time. However, please note that some observation puzzles require daylight to solve. For the best experience, we recommend beginning your adventure between sunrise and sunset. This will ensure you can see all clues and complete the game without difficulty.

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.

If it starts to rain during your Coddy urban escape game, you have several flexible options. You can pause your game at any time and resume later, or postpone your adventure to another day, as long as you have not completed the game.

If you need to reset your game due to weather or other reasons, we can help you with that as well.

• You can pause the game when needed
• You can resume or postpone your game to another day if not finished
• If you need a game reset, support is available

This flexibility ensures you can enjoy your Coddy escape game experience regardless of the weather.

Yes, you can combine Coddy's urban escape game with other activities. You control the pace of your adventure, so it fits easily into your day. Whether you want to pause for sightseeing, enjoy a meal, or go shopping, you can start and stop the game whenever you choose. This flexibility allows you to explore the city, solve puzzles, and complete missions at your own convenience.

Yes, you can take photos during Coddy's urban escape game. Switching to your phone's camera will not interrupt the game app. In fact, many challenges in the game encourage you to take creative photos as part of the experience.

Feel free to capture your adventure and the places you explore while playing. This adds to the fun and helps you remember your Coddy urban escape game experience.

No, there will not be a Coddy staff member on site during your urban escape game.

The activity is fully self-guided. You and your team will use your smartphones to follow clues, solve puzzles, and complete missions as you explore the city.

If you need assistance during your game, our support team is available via the in-app chat and through an emergency button to help you.

Yes, you can bring your pet to Coddy's urban escape game.

• The routes take place on public streets, so pets are welcome to join your adventure.
• Please remember to follow local regulations regarding pets at all times during the game.
• Keep your pet leashed wherever it is required to ensure everyone’s safety and comfort.

This way, you and your pet can both enjoy exploring the city as you solve puzzles and complete missions with Coddy.

Each Coddy urban escape game has a unique starting point. To find the exact starting location for your chosen game, please check the dedicated section for that game on our website or within the Coddy application.

• The starting point is specific to each game and city.
• You must consult the information provided before your adventure to know where to begin.

This ensures you start your outdoor escape game at the correct location and can fully enjoy your city exploration experience using your smartphone.

Coddy urban escape games start in city centres where paid parking is usually available nearby. Public transport options, such as trams and metro, are also commonly accessible close to the starting location. For convenience and to avoid parking difficulties, we recommend arriving by tram, metro, or bike whenever possible.

In Coddy's urban escape games, if multiple teams begin at the same time, they may encounter each other at the first and last checkpoints. To avoid teams following each other closely, we recommend staggering team start times by a few minutes or selecting different starting directions. If you are organizing the game for colleagues or students, Coddy offers a dedicated solution to manage this situation more effectively. Please contact us for more details.

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.

Yes, during Coddy's urban escape games, most puzzles are connected to cultural or historical facts. When players solve a puzzle, they discover interesting information about the city’s heritage or significant events.

This means that while exploring the city and completing missions, children can learn about local culture and history in an engaging and interactive way.

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.