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Outdoor escape games in Leiden for families & friends

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

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

Stroll along Leiden's historic canals, decode puzzles and university secrets: with Coddy's outdoor escape games, every alley becomes an adventure. Playful routes, hidden clues and unexpected panoramas invite you to explore the city differently, between history, thrills and surprising discoveries, at your own pace, with family or friends.

Fantasy

Fantastic — The old facades and the cobblestones capture an almost supernatural light. One imagines potions hidden in corners, signs on the walls. Outdoor escape game in Leiden turns these impressions into puzzles to solve. The actors and passers-by make the universe credible and sometimes deliciously strange and mysterious. Perfect for those who love mystery, the tactile, and shared imagination.

The Alchemist LEIDEN 39,99 €
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The Alchemist LEIDEN

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Dive into the heart of medieval Leiden and embark on a captivating adventure! Step into the shoes of an alchemist in search of the truth to save Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Clues, crucial choices, and authentic encounters shape this immersive urban investigation, inspired by a true story. Will you be the architect of her destiny?
Estimated duration 120 min.
Estimated distance 3 km
Rating
4.1
Languages
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Start Location Oude Singel 32, 2312 RA Leiden
End Location Witte Singel 1, 2311 BG Leiden

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

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

Self-guided tour

Explore Leiden 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 Leiden.

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.