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Outdoor escape games in Nijmegen for families & friends

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

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

Nijmegen reveals its canals, its medieval alleyways and its green panoramas for those seeking adventure. Explore the old town with Coddy: the outdoor escape game transforms streets and bridges into living puzzles, blending history and adrenaline. Perfect for discovering the city in a different way and letting yourself be surprised with friends or family.

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)

Games for children (8-10 years old): Children love running through the streets and climbing walls, always safe and unexpected. Here, everything becomes a playground and a small theater of collective and surprising imagination. An outdoor escape game for 8-10 years old offers simple puzzles and short games. The clues are colorful, easy to read, and suited to small, safe teams. Perfect for families who want to share a real joyful moment together.

Peter Pan Nijmegen 39,99 €
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Peter Pan Nijmegen

Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Children
Help Peter Pan find his shadow and set out in search of the Lost Children in the streets of Nijmegen! Solve riddles, face Captain Hook, and experience a magical team adventure in the heart of the city.
Estimated duration 90 min.
Estimated distance 2 km
Rating
4.4
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Start Location Voerweg 1, 6511 RT Nijmegen
End Location Burchtstraat 20A, 6511 RD Nijmegen, Paesi Bassi

Fantasy

Fantastic: Nijmegen's medieval past surfaces in every stone and on the façades. We sometimes feel like alchemists, seeking signs and ancient, forgotten secret recipes. An outdoor escape game subtly blends history and the supernatural, without going overboard. The cobbled lanes with gleaming cobblestones create an intimate and mysterious theatre. It's perfect for dreaming aloud in a curious group.

The Alchemist NIJMEGEN 39,99 €

The Alchemist NIJMEGEN

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere of Nijmegen and take on the role of an alchemist to lead the investigation. Follow in the footsteps of Josyne, accused of witchcraft in 1555, question witnesses, and influence the fate of a true story. Will you be a savior or an accuser in this thrilling urban game?
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3.7 km
Rating
4.3
Languages
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Start Location Lutherseplaats, Nijmegen
End Location Grote Markt, Nijmegen

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

An urban escape game that transforms the streets of Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen!

Self-guided tour

Explore Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen.

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.