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Visit Ghent with your family and friends

Visit Ghent with your family and friends
Visit Ghent with your family and friends

Visit Ghent in a whole new way thanks to immersive urban escape games from Coddy!

Dive into the vibrant heart of Ghent with Coddy’s urban escape games! Explore medieval alleys, majestic towers, and secret canals as you solve thrilling puzzles. Each corner hides a new mystery—perfect for adventurers seeking discovery and fun in Belgium’s enchanting cityscape.

Urban Exploration

Curiosity comes alive in Ghent, especially when you’re free to roam its quirky mix of old and trendy neighborhoods. Urban exploration games here invite you to look closer, discovering tucked-away corners and overlooked details you’d never expect. Each step feels like a backstage pass to the city’s secret side.

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Secrets of Ghent

Urban Exploration
Adults Teens Children
Set off to discover Ghent through a captivating urban adventure! Solve riddles, explore hidden streets, and dive into the city’s fascinating history. At every stage, your powers of observation and team spirit will be put to the test as you uncover all the Secrets of Ghent.
Duration 120 min.
Length 3.3 km
Rating
4.4
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  • Starting location: Korenmartk, Gent
  • Ending location: Koophandelsplein, Gent

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Fantasy

In the heart of Ghent, where old meets new, fantasy games turn everyday corners into magical portals. You’ll find yourself swept up in a world of imagination, weaving between whimsical buildings and unexpected surprises, as if the city itself is playing along. An urban escape adventure here feels like stepping straight into a modern fairytale.

The Alchemist GHENT

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Discover Ghent in 1555 in The Alchemist: an immersive adventure where every choice matters. Dive into the heart of a medieval intrigue, question historical witnesses, and unravel the mystery of Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Will you be able to influence her fate and uncover the city's secrets? Step into history!
Duration 120 min.
Length 3 km
Rating
4.0
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  • Starting location: Sint-Veerleplein, 9000 Gent
  • Ending location: Kouter, 9000 Gent

Humor & Absurdity

Who says you can’t have a little fun while solving puzzles? Ghent’s playful character shines in escape games that zigzag between the silly and surreal, pulling you into laugh-out-loud challenges right on the cobblestones. Humor and absurdity turn every city stroll into a feel-good adventure you won’t forget.

Crazytopia GHENT

Humor & Absurdity
Adults Teens
Dare to embark on an adventure in Crazytopia: wander through the heart of Ghent in a wacky urban game where quirky puzzles, absurd phobias, and collaborative challenges await you. Solve surprising riddles as a team and outsmart a delirious world to regain your freedom before time runs out!
Duration 90 min.
Length 2 km
Rating
4.1
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  • Starting location: Hoogpoort, Gent
  • Ending location: Vlasmarkt, Gent

Mates, Mess and Madness GHENT

Humor & Absurdity
Adults
Explore Ghent with your friends during an unforgettable Bachelor Challenge! Take on unique challenges, discover the city from a new perspective, and create lasting memories for your bachelor or bachelorette party, in French, English, Spanish, or Dutch. Starting point at Koophandelsplein 10, finishing at Bij Sint-Jacobs – ready to take on the challenge?
Duration 120 min.
Length 2.4 km
Rating
3.7
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  • Starting location: Koophandelsplein 10
  • Ending location: Bij Sint-Jacobs

Family & Kids Games

For families and kids, Ghent is full of friendly faces and playful energy. Urban escape games become a shared adventure, as you laugh and puzzle your way through the city’s vibrant streets. It’s about sparking curiosity, teamwork, and a sense of wonder for explorers of all ages.

Peter Pan GHENT

Family & Kids Games
Children
Dive into the magical world of Peter Pan in Ghent! Set off in search of the Lost Boys and Peter’s shadow throughout the city, face off against Hook and his pirates, and solve thrilling puzzles as a team. A fairytale urban adventure to experience with family or friends!
Duration 90 min.
Length 2.5 km
Rating
4.3
Languages
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  • Starting location: Miriam Makebaplein 1, Gent
  • Ending location: Gravensteen, Gent

Saving Marsupilami! GHENT

Family & Kids Games
Children
Dive into the heart of Ghent to save the Marsupilami and his family! Discover the city in a whole new way with this urban adventure game inspired by the famous comic book. Set off in search of clues, meet colorful characters, and share an unforgettable experience with family or friends.
Duration 90 min.
Length 2.3 km
Rating
3.8
Languages
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  • Starting location: Sint-Michielsbrug
  • Ending location: Sint-Veerleplein

Investigation & Mystery

Ghent’s winding lanes and mysterious courtyards make it feel like the whole city is in on the secret. Urban escape games with an investigation or mystery flavor become a genuine hunt, as you sift through puzzling clues in atmospheric surroundings and piece together stories hidden in the city’s stones. Every twist and turn keeps you guessing until the very end.

The Walter Case GHENT 39,99 €

The Walter Case GHENT

Investigation & Mystery
Teens Adults
Dive into the heart of a thrilling investigation through the streets of Ghent! Step into the shoes of a detective from the C.R.I.M.E. agency and solve the Walter case by exploring the city to save a hostage and unmask the culprit before it’s too late.
Duration 120 min.
Length 4.3 km
Rating
4.0
Languages
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  • Starting location: Jakobijnenstraat, Gent
  • Ending location: Botermarkt, Gent
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Coddy is your guide to exploring Ghent in a playful and immersive way.

It's a mobile escape game that turns the streets of Ghent into a life-size board game — combining riddles, missions and discoveries.

Whether you're with family or friends, Coddy helps you rediscover the city through adventure, teamwork, and fun.

Already more than 250,000 players have explored Europe's cities with Coddy — now it's your turn in Ghent!

Follow a self-guided route

Explore Ghent at your own pace with our interactive map and geolocated challenges.

Learn while playing

Unlock fun facts and historical insights about Ghent as you progress.

Play as a team

Work together to solve puzzles, make choices, and complete your mission.

Just your phone

No guide, no reservation needed. All you need is your smartphone and your team!

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about games in this city

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.