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An arrest before your eyes
You were just passing by. The city guards lead Josyne away, accused of witchcraft. What on earth could she have done to deserve that?
4,2/5 from 205 reviews
The Alchemist : Citywide escape game in Liège
120 minutes 4 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players
The year of our Lord 1555. Right before your eyes, the guards arrest Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft. In the streets of Liège, your investigation begins.
Discover the storyper team of 1 to 6 players
or per player
- 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.
Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance4 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
A witch, really?
You play an alchemist in 1555, in an investigation drawn from real events. Josyne Van Vlasselaer really existed: she was an ancestor of Beethoven.
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Help or accuse
Your first decision changes the course of the adventure. Stand up for her, or join those pointing the finger? With strange things happening all over town, you might well hesitate.
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Witnesses to question
Pernelle, the Burgomaster, the Judge, the Governor, the Bishop. You cross the city to meet them and examine every clue. The hard part is telling real leads from rumours.
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Before the trial
Gather clues and witnesses in time to present them at the trial. What is at stake: sparing Josyne a tragic end. Time is not on her side.
The witnesses
Four people who may know more than they let on. Flip a card to prepare your questioning.
Liège in 1555
4 km on foot, 15 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.
- Start Location Parc d'Avroy, 4000 Liège
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Avroy Parc
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MADmusée
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Charlemagne
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Abbaye des Bénédictines
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CESE Wallonia
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The Big Post Office of Liège
- End Location Place Saint-Lambert, 4000 Liège
And 9 more places along the way, to discover on site.
What awaits you in Liège
L'Alchimiste LIEGE invites you to experience an exciting urban adventure game through the historic streets of Liège. In 1555, Josyne, a villager, stands accused of witchcraft before your very eyes. Will you save her or accuse her? At every step, your decisions shape the fate of the story: meet unforgettable characters, solve riddles, and uncover the secrets buried within the city.
This immersive experience takes place between Parc d’Avroy and the famous Place Saint-Lambert. Question real witnesses from the era, follow clues, and piece together the truth behind a case based on real events: Josyne Van Vlasselaer, Beethoven’s ancestor, accused of witchcraft in the 16th century. Become an actor in a thrilling investigation where every choice matters!
Accessible to all, set off on an adventure as a team, immerse yourself in the medieval atmosphere, and enjoy a unique experience blending intrigue, heritage, and suspense.
Ready in three steps
No guide, no booking: your smartphone runs the game.
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Buy your code
You receive it by email. One code covers a team of 6 players.
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Pick your moment
Start on the day and at the time you choose.
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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
4,2 /5
Average rating from 205 player reviews
The players' verdict
nous avons trouvé le concept original et super drôle. gros plus, le chien (partie intégrante de
C'était très bien! Par contre, sur l'énigme de Saint Bar, la marche à suivre n'étais pas clair.
Bon moment de plaisir, petite marche sympathique, redécouverte de la ville, expérience à refaire
Très sympa, la possibilité de pause... parfait pour l apéro et le repas
Très chouette aventure en famille ! On a pu découvrir notre ville autrement.
très chouette façon de visiter une ville même si on la connais déjà
Une belle découverte de la ville de façon ludique et amusante !
bonne écriture, amusant à faire et de très bonne illustration
top dat we zo snel geholpen werden via de hulplijn!!
Super expérience dans notre cité ardente. À refaire.
génial! pas de bug ni rien.
trop bien parce qu'on a gagné
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.
Josyne is counting on you
Start: Parc d'Avroy, 4000 Liège. The code arrives by email right away. You set off whenever you like, for 3 years.
Book for 39,99 € per teamRefundable as long as the code is not activated
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The Alchemist in other cities
This theme is also available in other cities.
The Alchemist, Dijon
Dijon · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 2.8 km
- Rating : 4.4 / 5
- Languages : EN / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist, Soignies
Soignies · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 2 km
- Rating : 4.3 / 5
- Languages : EN / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist, Angers
Angers · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 5 km
- Rating : 4.4 / 5
- Languages : EN / ES / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
39,99 € per team
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Book The Alchemist Liège
per team of 1 to 6 players
or per player
- 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.
