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Visit Lyon with your family and friends

Visit Lyon with your family and friends
Visit Lyon with your family and friends

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

Dive into Lyon’s historic heart, where ancient alleyways and vibrant squares await your curiosity. Embark on a thrilling urban escape game with Coddy, unearthing hidden stories and secret corners. Challenge your mind, connect with the city’s soul, and make every step an adventure through Lyon’s unique charm.

Humor & Absurdity

Lyon has a knack for the unexpected, and escape games with a humorous or absurd twist fit right in here. Get ready to laugh your way through puzzles set among the city’s stylish cafés and bustling squares. These adventures are perfect for those who like their challenge with a side of silliness.

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Crazytopia LYON

Humor & Absurdity
Adults Teens
Dive into the heart of Lyon for a totally crazy urban adventure with Crazytopia! Solve wacky riddles, encounter incredible phobias, and dare to take on the unexpected. Logic, observation, and teamwork will be your best weapons to escape this absurd world. Ready to face your wildest fears?
Duration 90 min.
Length 2.5 km
Rating
4.4
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  • Starting location: Place des Cordeliers, Lyon
  • Ending location: Place des Terreaux, Lyon
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Mates, Mess and Madness LYON

Humor & Absurdity
Adults
Explore the city during a unique bachelor or bachelorette party with the Bachelor Challenge! Challenges, laughter, and guaranteed fun with friends. Experience a memorable urban adventure, from Place Louis Pradel to Place Sathonay, with no time limits. Available in several languages, this game promises thrills and unforgettable memories.
Duration 120 min.
Length 3 km
Rating
3.9
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  • Starting location: Pl. Louis Pradel
  • Ending location: Pl. Sathonay

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Family & Kids Games

Family and kids games in Lyon bring out the playful side of the city. Lively streets, colorful markets, and quirky sculptures make for fun escapes that spark imagination and teamwork. If you’re looking for an adventure everyone can enjoy, Lyon is full of friendly surprises around every corner.

Peter Pan LYON

Family & Kids Games
Children
Set off on an adventure through the city in the footsteps of Peter Pan! Solve riddles, face off against pirates, and find the Lost Boys and Peter Pan’s missing shadow in an immersive, fun, and captivating game for the entire family. Will you dare to take on the challenge?
Duration 90 min.
Length 3 km
Rating
4.4
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  • Starting location: Passerelle Saint-Vincent
  • Ending location: Fontaine Burdeau

Saving Marsupilami! LYON

Family & Kids Games
Children
Dive into a unique urban adventure with your family in Lyon to save the Marsupilami! Explore the city, take on challenges inspired by Franquin’s famous comic, and meet colorful characters. From Montée du Grapillon to Boulevard des Canuts, enjoy a captivating, fun-filled game accessible to everyone.
Duration 90 min.
Length 2.5 km
Rating
4.3
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  • Starting location: Montée du Grapillon, Lyon
  • Ending location: Boulevard des Canuts, Lyon

Investigation & Mystery

With secret corners and a tangle of old and new, Lyon feels like it was made for those chasing clues and unraveling mysteries. Every twist in the street can spark a fresh lead, and the city’s layered history adds real tension to your investigation. Dive into an urban escape game in Lyon and see what secrets wait to be solved.

The Walter Case LYON

Investigation & Mystery
Teens Adults
Join the C.R.I.M.E. agency and lead the investigation through the streets of Lyon! Harold Walter, a famous press magnate, has been taken hostage: every minute counts as you uncover the truth, question suspects, and solve this captivating case before it's too late.
Duration 120 min.
Length 3.5 km
Rating
4.1
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  • Starting location: Place Saint-Jean, Lyon
  • Ending location: Opéra de Lyon, Lyon

Urban Exploration

Urban exploration in Lyon is all about uncovering a city that keeps its wonders just out of sight. Duck down hidden passageways and stumble upon unexpected art or architecture that most people pass by. These escape games turn the city into a playground for the curious, revealing Lyon’s best-kept secrets one puzzle at a time.

Secrets of Lyon

Urban Exploration
Adults Teens Children
Dive into the heart of Lyon with Les Secrets de Lyon, an urban adventure game that challenges you with tasks, puzzles, and a fresh way to discover the city, whether in a team or on your own. Set out to explore iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while having fun!
Duration 120 min.
Length 4.5 km
Rating
4.5
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  • Starting location: 1 Rue de la Martinière, Lyon
  • Ending location: Rue de la Bombarde, Lyon

Fantasy

Fantasy adventures in Lyon bring a playful twist to its classic, elegant streets. Imagine stepping from everyday city life straight into magical quests and enchanted mysteries, where reality blurs and surprises hide behind impressive stone facades. It’s a breath of fresh air for dreamers looking for something truly different in the heart of Lyon.

The Alchemist LYON

Fantasy
Adults Teens
Travel back in time through the alleys of Lyon and investigate the mysterious case of Josyne, accused of witchcraft in 1555. Take on challenges, make crucial choices, and question witnesses to change the course of history. A captivating game inspired by real events, to discover as a team!
Duration 120 min.
Length 4 km
Rating
4.5
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  • Starting location: Place Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
  • Ending location: Rue Mandelot, 69002 Lyon

Thrills & Horror

Lyon’s narrow alleys and shadowy corners take on a whole new life in an urban escape game filled with thrills and horror. As you move through centuries-old buildings and eerily quiet courtyards, every sound and flicker of light raises your pulse. This city’s moody vibe is perfect for those who love their adventures with a scare.

Red Nights LYON

Thrills & Horror
Adults
Investigate the dark streets of Lyon in 1684 and plunge into the heart of a troubled era. Will you manage to find your brother before it’s too late? Mysteries, puzzles, and adrenaline await you in an immersive and thrilling urban adventure.
Duration 90 min.
Length 2.5 km
Rating
4.4
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  • Starting location: Place des Terreaux, Lyon
  • Ending location: Place des Jacobins, Lyon
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Coddy is your guide to exploring Lyon in a playful and immersive way.

It's a mobile escape game that turns the streets of Lyon 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 Lyon!

Follow a self-guided route

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

Learn while playing

Unlock fun facts and historical insights about Lyon 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.