Skip to main content
Main image of the game Secrets of Ghent
4,3/5 from 341 reviews

Secrets of Ghent : A Ghent escape game that tests your powers of observation

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

What do Ghent’s statues reveal when you take the time to observe them? In Secrets of Ghent, your team looks for answers to riddles among the details of façades and narrow streets.

Discover the story

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.

Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3,3 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
EN flag
ES flag
FR flag
NL flag

Ghent’s secrets are right before your eyes

You form an observation team in the heart of Ghent. Your role is to read the city’s details to solve the riddles. Old buildings and passageways become your field of research.

1

Look at the details

A stone façade sometimes deserves a closer look. In Ghent, you search your surroundings for the detail that answers the question. A plaque or a decorative feature can guide your thinking among the old streets.

2

Explore Ghent differently

The route through Ghent links monuments in the historic centre with discreet passageways. You move from old buildings to walls covered in street art. Each stage invites you to observe another aspect of the city as you continue the game.

3

Discover what Ghent has to tell

Behind Ghent’s façades, stories offer a different perspective on the city. At each stage of the game, you discover an anecdote connected to the route. You leave with something to tell others about your visit in future conversations.

4

The challenge is yours

Who will find the answer to the next riddle? In Secrets of Ghent, you compare ideas as you work through the missions. Everyone’s observations contribute to the game, while your team learns to look at the city attentively.

Where to look for Ghent’s secrets

Discover the parts of Ghent that provide the setting for the game. Turn over the cards to guide your eye along the route.

Ghent, from old façades to painted walls

3,3 km on foot, 19 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the Secrets of Ghent route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Korenmartk, Gent
  2. Saint Nicholas' Church 1

    Saint Nicholas' Church

    Saint Nicholas' Church features Tournai Gothic architecture in blue stone, with a tower at the building's crossing.

  3. Municipal pavilion 2

    Municipal pavilion

    A contemporary structure in the heart of the historic centre, the Municipal pavilion is recognizable by its asymmetrical roof.

  4. Belfry of Ghent 3

    Belfry of Ghent

    The Belfry of Ghent marks the historic centre's skyline alongside the towers of the churches.

  5. Sint-Baafsplein 4

    Sint-Baafsplein

    Sint-Baafsplein is an open space that showcases the buildings of Ghent's historic centre.

  6. Achtersikkel (Gent) 5

    Achtersikkel (Gent)

    Achtersikkel (Gent) brings together buildings from different periods around a square where a well stands.

  7. Ghent City Hall 6

    Ghent City Hall

    Ghent City Hall brings together buildings in different styles, including one section with late Flamboyant Gothic decoration.

  8. End Location Koophandelsplein, Gent

And 13 more places along the way, to discover on site.

A walking outing in Ghent’s city centre

Secrets of Ghent is a walking treasure hunt to enjoy with family or friends. It starts at Korenmartk, Gent, and ends at Koophandelsplein, Gent. The 3.3 km route links 19 places and takes an estimated 120 minutes. You make your way as a team of 1 to 6 players, walking between the stages of the game.

The historic centre provides the setting for this outing, with old façades and open squares. You pass near Saint Nicholas' Church and the Municipal pavilion, whose architecture offers a visible contrast. Werregarenstraat (Graffiti alley) brings its painted walls into the route. Further on, Gravensteen recalls the city's fortified past. The route also reaches Korenlei and Saint-Michel Bridge, with views of the quays.

Gameplay alternates between observation and discussion of the riddles. You share your ideas before continuing on foot to the next stage. This format is suitable for families with participants aged 12 and over. It is also suitable for groups of friends who want to discover Ghent while playing. You combine a team activity with a visit to the city centre, among its squares and narrow streets.

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

How to play Secrets of Ghent

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

  1. 1

    Buy your code

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

  2. 2

    Pick your moment

    Start on the day and at the time you choose.

  3. 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
4,3 /5

Average rating from 341 player reviews

Positive reviews83 %

Reviews of Secrets of Ghent

Il y avait certaines énigmes ou nous devions trouver les réponses à l'instinct. Cependant je
Het was een leuk, gevarieerd spel. We hebben een stukje van Gent gezien dat we nog niet kende en op
C'était super chouette,nous vous remercions pour ce magnifique jeu.\nJ'ai appris plein de choses
super génial, on a découvert de magnifiques coins à côté des coins touristiques
toppie, veel gezien waar we normaal niet zouden zijn gekomen
super expérience pour découvrir les petits coins cachés de la\nville
Découverte de Gand en famille. Juste genial. Je recommande
Chouette decouverte de la ville grâce à cette application
très intéressant et belle découverte de Gand
Doen! leuke en boeiende opdracht.
Misschien net iets te lang
Supper tof en kindvriendelijk

Your questions about the Ghent route

The questions people ask most before buying.

All frequently asked questions
Where do Secrets of Ghent start and finish?

The route starts at Korenmartk, Gent, and ends at Koophandelsplein, Gent. Between these points, you explore Ghent’s city centre on foot. Saint Nicholas' Church is near the start of the route, followed by the Municipal pavilion.

How far do you walk when playing in Ghent?

Secrets of Ghent offers a 3.3 km walk, with an estimated duration of 120 minutes. The route includes 19 places. You make your way through the historic centre, with time for riddles and observation along the way.

Which parts of Ghent do you discover on the route?

The route crosses Ghent’s historic centre and reaches the quays along Korenlei. You discover, among other places, the Belfry of Ghent and Gravensteen. Werregarenstraat (Graffiti alley) offers a different setting, with walls covered in graffiti.

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.

It’s up to your team to uncover these secrets

Start: Korenmartk, Gent. The code arrives by email right away. You set off whenever you like, for 3 years.

Book for 39,99 € per team
Refundable as long as the code is not activated

More games in Ghent

There are 3 other games in the same city

  • Estimated duration : 120 min
  • Estimated distance : 2.4 km
  • Rating : 3.8 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR / NL
€39.99 per team

Peter Pan

Children
  • Estimated duration : 90 min
  • Estimated distance : 2.5 km
  • Rating : 4.3 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR / NL
€39.99 per team

The Walter Case

Teens · Adults
  • Estimated duration : 120 min
  • Estimated distance : 4.3 km
  • Rating : 4.0 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR / NL
€39.99 per team

The Secrets Of... in other cities

This theme is also available in other cities.

Secrets of Milan, Milan

Milan · Adults · Teens · Children
  • Estimated duration : 150 min
  • Estimated distance : 5 km
  • Rating : 4.2 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR / IT
€39.99 per team

Secrets of Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Luxembourg · Adults · Teens · Children
  • Estimated duration : 120 min
  • Estimated distance : 3 km
  • Rating : 4.4 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR / IT
€39.99 per team

Secrets of Toulouse, Toulouse

Toulouse · Adults · Teens · Children
  • Estimated duration : 120 min
  • Estimated distance : 3 km
  • Rating : 4.6 / 5
  • Languages : EN / ES / FR
€39.99 per team
39,99 € per team No fixed date