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The Walter Case : Citywide escape game in Edinburgh

120 minutes 2,3 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players

Press tycoon Harold Walter is being held hostage somewhere in Edinburgh, with a bomb strapped to him. Your detective agency is short on time.

Discover the story

39,99 €

per team of 1 to 6 players

or per player

How many players?

No booking needed
Valid for 3 years

The code is activated when you start the game. Until then, write to hello@coddygames.com for a refund.

Give this game as a gift

You receive the code by email right after purchase and pass it on to whoever you like. They play on the day that suits them, within 3 years, with no date to book. Not sure which game? Give the gift card and let them pick their own city and adventure.

A question?

Estimated duration120 minutes

Estimated distance2,3 km

Per team1 to 6 players

From12 years old

Languages

Top secret mission

You work for the C.R.I.M.E. detective agency. Your boss has called you in for a briefing, and it is going to be a long day.

Threatening letters

Harold Walter, one of the richest men in the country, has been getting threatening letters for months. Plain old blackmail, or so everyone thinks at first. Everyone's wrong.

A bomb in town

The tycoon is being held hostage somewhere in town, a bomb strapped to him. Tick, tock. The countdown has started, and it will not wait for you.

Five suspects

His competitor, his wife, his secretary, his right-hand man, his lawyer. Places to visit, statements to collect, and truth to untangle from lies.

Time for theories

At the end of the investigation, you present your conclusions. Who did it? Why? How? Until then, expect a few surprises.

The suspect board

Four of the five suspects, pinned to the agency wall. Flip a card to read the detective's note, then make up your own mind.

Edinburgh on high alert

2,3 km on foot, 8 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Walter Case Edinburgh route

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Start Location 26 George St, Edinburgh
1

Royal Society of Edinburgh
2

The George Hotel
3

General Register House
4

Edinburgh, High Street, City Chambers, Courtyard, Statue
5

French Institute of Scotland
6

Museum on the Mound
End Location 20 Chambers St, Edinburgh

And 2 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Edinburgh

Dive into the heart of the Walter Case!

You are part of the C.R.I.M.E. agency and are called in for an urgent mission: Harold Walter, a media mogul, has been taken hostage in the middle of Edinburgh, with a bomb strapped to him. Time is running out—you must investigate and question all the suspects: the wife, the lawyer, the rival… Everyone has a motive!

Embark on this urban adventure, explore iconic locations, collect clues, and analyze testimonies to unravel the mystery. At every stage, surprise and adrenaline await. Only a united and perceptive team can solve the case, save Harold, and prevent chaos in Edinburgh.

Do you think you have the soul of a real detective? Solve the crime, uncover who’s pulling the strings… and let the truth prevail!

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

Ready in three steps

No guide, no booking: your smartphone runs the game.

1

Buy your code

You receive it by email. One code covers a team of 6 players.
2

Pick your moment

Start on the day and at the time you choose.
3

Let the app guide you

The free Coddy app leads you from riddle to riddle.

One smartphone is enough for the team Hints if you get stuck Set off with a charged battery

2,9 /5

Average rating from 6 player reviews

Positive reviews33 %

The detectives have spoken

nice option to take a relaxing approach and be able to continue the game later on

Petra B.

The Alchemist EDINBURGH 11/10/2024

On est les Boss !!!

Samiel B.

Crazytopia EDINBURGH 15/11/2025

good times - great story!

marika w.

The Alchemist EDINBURGH 29/04/2025

Before you book

The questions people ask most before buying.

All frequently asked questions

Do we have to pick a date?

No. Your code stays valid for 3 years from purchase. You start the game on whatever day and time suits you.

Can I give the game as a gift?

Yes. You receive the code by email and pass it on to whoever you like. It stays valid for 3 years with no date to set, so they play on whatever day suits them. To let them choose the game, give the Coddy gift card instead.

Is the game suitable for beginners?

Yes. The riddles call for observation and logic, not special knowledge, and hints get you going again if you are stuck. The game is recommended from age 12.

There are more than 6 of us, what do we do?

Take one code per team of up to 6 players. Teams set off at the same time and play the same route in parallel. The booking card works out the number of codes for you.

How many smartphones do we need?

One is enough for the whole team. Up to 6 phones can join the same game, handy if a battery runs low.

What if we get stuck on a riddle?

The Hint button in the app puts you on the right track, step by step. Each hint weighs a little on your final score, but nobody stays stuck.

Can I get a refund?

Yes, as long as the code has not been activated. Contact Coddy support before you start the game.