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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 177 reviews
The Alchemist : Citywide escape game in Louvain-La-Neuve
120 minutes 2,5 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 Louvain-La-Neuve, 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 distance2,5 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.
Louvain-La-Neuve in 1555
2,5 km on foot, 5 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.
- Start Location Rpe du Val 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Bélgica
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Église Saint-François d'Assise
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Grand-Place de Louvain-la-Neuve
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Montesquieu Square
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Hergé Museum
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Rue des Wallons and Place des Wallons
- End Location Place des Wallons, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve
What awaits you in Louvain-La-Neuve
L’Alchimiste LLN transports you to the heart of the 16th century, in an epic tale infused with magic and historical intrigue in Louvain-la-Neuve. Josyne, a simple villager, is brutally arrested for witchcraft. As a witness to the scene, fate offers you a crucial choice: will you help her or condemn her? Every decision influences your progression and the mysteries that animate the city.
Stroll through the streets of the city, question colorful characters such as Pernelle, the Mayor or the Bishop, and gather precious clues to uncover Josyne’s fate. The case is inspired by a true story, making the adventure deeply immersive. The riddles follow one another, revelations accumulate, and you alone control the fate of the character.
The experience is time-limited to add spice to your investigation. Will you dare to challenge the legend and discover the alchemist’s secret? An exhilarating adventure to share with family, friends, or colleagues!
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 177 player reviews
The players' verdict
Good story. Well written.Enough hints to find the way. Thanks again.
super sympa comme manière de découvrir la ville, à tout âge de 11 ans à 71 ans
erreur ou on ne savait plus avancer à cause d'un big plus le nom de la statue qu'on a entre 5 fois
Notre positionnement sur la carte n'était pas assez précis, la plupart du temps, nous étions
cette expérience était vraiment sympathique, permettant de découvrir la ville en même temps.\n
nous avons validé une quête qui a été annulée pour des raisons obscures
Très chouette aventure bien que certaines missions et indices ne sont pas évidents
Belle balade dans Louvain-la-Neuve. Assez facile et peut être fait en famille.
too short. 3h in less than 1h.\nbut very nice
marcher davantage et plus long, trop d'aller -retours
TRES BIEN JE ME SUIS BIEN AMUSE
longer walk might be nice
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: Rpe du Val 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Bélgica. 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
The Alchemist in other cities
This theme is also available in other cities.
The Alchemist, Charleroi
Charleroi · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 4.5 km
- Rating : 4.2 / 5
- Languages : EN / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist, Toulon
Toulon · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 3.6 km
- Rating : 4.4 / 5
- Languages : EN / FR / NL
€39.99 per team
The Alchemist, Edinburgh
Edinburgh · Adults · Teens
- Estimated duration : 120 min
- Estimated distance : 2.3 km
- Rating : 4.3 / 5
- Languages : EN / ES / FR / IT / NL
€39.99 per team
39,99 € per team
No fixed date
Book The Alchemist Louvain-La-Neuve
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.
