Outdoor escape games in Lyon for families & friends
Explore Lyon in a whole new way with self-guided urban escape games: riddles, missions and hidden gems — right on your phone.
Available Themes in Lyon
Humor & Absurdity
Absurd Humor Here the city gives in to the most offbeat and funny whimsy. An outdoor, zany escape game, packed with unexpected puzzles to laugh and think. We laugh, we doubt, and we find surprising solutions while having a lot of fun. Passersby become unwitting accomplices, smiles guaranteed in this festival of crazy ideas. Perfect for groups who love absurdity, to truly unwind and laugh with friends.
Crazytopia LYON
Kids Games (8-10 y.o)
Games for children (8-10 years old) The alleys become playgrounds for curious little adventurers and plenty of imagination. An outdoor escape game designed for children and families, simple, playful and joyful. Accessible challenges, adapted riddles, and guaranteed laughter during the stroll. Adults accompany, encourage and share the wonder in hidden, colorful corners. Perfect for a family afternoon, discoveries and souvenir photos easy to share together.
Peter Pan LYON
Saving Marsupilami! LYON
Investigation & Mystery
Investigations and Mysteries The city offers a thousand clues for those who know how to look correctly between historic facades. An outdoor escape game that puts logic, observation, and tight questioning to the test. We cross-reference testimonies and follow surprising leads without losing the sense of urgency. Passers-by are sources of information, sometimes clues, sometimes obstacles depending on your investigative approach. Ideal for the curious who enjoy solving cases as a team, under pressure.
The Walter Case LYON
Urban Exploration
Urban exploration The city unfolds like a secret book, page after page, full of anecdotes. An outdoor escape game that transforms strolls into small, real treasure hunts. We follow a thread of puzzles and discover forgotten details with shared curiosity. Perfect for families, friends, and curious solo travelers who enjoy exploring differently without pressure. You laugh, you learn, you look at the city differently at your own pace.
Secrets of Lyon
Fantasy
Fantastic The old alleyways take on an air of a mysterious and highly secret tale. This outdoor escape game pushes you to hesitate between belief and choice. We follow clues, solve puzzles, and gently interrogate history. The passers-by become accomplices, with curious and silent glances in this urban nocturnal ballet. Perfect for those who love to daydream and walk gently between the past and magic.
The Alchemist LYON
Bachelor / Bachelorette Party
EVG / EVJF The city becomes a playground for a group in search of fun. An outdoor escape game for EVG and EVJF, thrills and laughter among friends. Varied challenges, photo challenges and trials that set the mood and create lasting memories. We laugh, we challenge each other and celebrate together without restraint. Ideal for creating photos, videos and unforgettable moments to share easily as a group.
Mates, Mess and Madness LYON
Thrills & Horror
Shivers and Horror The dark city becomes a labyrinth of stones, mists and shadows. This outdoor escape game is designed to get your adrenaline racing. We hurry, we doubt and we search the old alleyways at night. Passersby can become involuntary clues or silent witnesses, sometimes in the nocturnal shadows. Ideal for groups who like to shiver together, think fast and laugh.
Red Nights LYON
Latest player reviews in Lyon and nearby
Coddy is your self-guided way to explore Lyon through play.
An urban escape game that transforms the streets of Lyon 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 Lyon!
Explore Lyon 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 Lyon.
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.