Outdoor escape games in Amsterdam for families & friends
Explore Amsterdam in a whole new way with self-guided urban escape games: riddles, missions and hidden gems — right on your phone.
Available Themes in Amsterdam
Fantasy
Fantastic The city breathes history and legends between narrow houses and lively canals. One imagines potions, hidden symbols and ancient secrets in every urban corner. An outdoor escape game blends curiosity, puzzles and the thrill of discovery. The small squares and alleyways offer surprising caches to explore with ease. Perfect for those who love to dream as they walk, guided by creative imagination.
The Alchemist AMSTERDAM
Humor & Absurdity
Absurd humor The city becomes an excuse for visual gags and totally zany and unpredictable situations. Colors, weirdness and surreal winks punctuate the urban stroll and often surprise. An outdoor escape game here leans into the absurd, the unexpected and joyful mockery. Expect incongruous challenges, offbeat situations and guaranteed, unexpected fits of laughter. Perfect for groups who want to have fun and laugh without any hassle.
Crazytopia AMSTERDAM
Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Games for children (8-10 years) Children set off on an adventure, curious, laughing, ready to discover in a group. Short itineraries, age-appropriate puzzles and simple rewards for little proud, smiling heroes. An outdoor escape game can transform a walk into playful and magical fairy-tale enchantment. Parents enjoy the setting while the children solve together, laughing. Simple gifts, shared pride and memories for the whole family, happy and relaxed.
Peter Pan AMSTERDAM
Urban Exploration
Urban exploration The city reveals itself in a different way, far from the beaten paths and clichéd itineraries. Canals, small squares and hidden passages offer a thousand surprises that are easy to discover quickly. An outdoor escape game turns the walk into a hunt for delicious local anecdotes. Expect fun challenges, playful puzzles and guaranteed shared laughter. Ideal for discovering the city as a team, with a bit of friendly competitive spirit.
Secrets of Amsterdam
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party The city becomes a playground for delirious challenges and loud laughter. Friends, camaraderie and small challenges liven up every street corner, joyful and noisy. An outdoor escape game transforms the walk into a series of festive and unforgettable trials. Expect absurd tasks, simple puzzles and funny bets among loud and festive friends. Perfect for creating wild memories before the big day, hassle-free.
Mates, Mess and Madness AMSTERDAM
Investigation & Mystery
Investigations and Mysteries Here the city teems with clues between cafes, markets and colorfully animated façades. Anyone can become a detective by observing gestures and small, curious urban details. An outdoor escape game puts your logic and flair to the test as a team. We question, we cross-check, we sometimes run between footbridges and winding alleyways. Perfect for groups who enjoy fast pace and intense suspense.
The Walter Case AMSTERDAM
Latest player reviews in Amsterdam and nearby
Coddy is your self-guided way to explore Amsterdam through play.
An urban escape game that transforms the streets of Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam!
Explore Amsterdam whenever you want with an interactive map and geolocated challenges.
As you play, you unlock fun facts and historical facts about the places you visit in Amsterdam.
Work together to solve riddles, make critical choices, and complete your mission.
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.