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4,1/5 from 172 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Antwerp

120 minutes 3 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 Antwerp, your investigation begins.

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1 code = 1 team
39,99 € per team
per player
  • Up to 6 players with a single code
  • No need to book a date
  • Code valid for 3 years
  • Refundable as long as the code is not activated
  • Makes a gift: forward the code by email
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Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
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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.

1

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?

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

Antwerp in 1555

3 km on foot, 6 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Antwerp route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Veemarkt, 2000 Antwerpen
  2. City Hall 1

    City Hall

  3. Cathedral of Our Lady 2

    Cathedral of Our Lady

  4. Carolus Borromeus church 3

    Carolus Borromeus church

  5. Stock exchange 4

    Stock exchange

  6. Meir Palace 5

    Meir Palace

  7. Bourla Theater 6

    Bourla Theater

  8. End Location Wapper, 2000 Antwerpen

What awaits you in Antwerp

The Alchemist ANTWERP transports you back to 1555, a time when the city trembled under the weight of superstition. Josyne, a villager accused of witchcraft, has been arrested before your very eyes. Will you be her ally or her accuser? In this urban adventure game, every decision matters and shapes an exhilarating storyline!

Explore Antwerp in search of clues, question authentic historical witnesses such as the Burgomaster, the Judge, or even the Bishop, and solve riddles that are as troubling as they are fascinating. As your investigation unfolds, discover that Josyne Van Vlasselaer truly existed, as did the terrible persecutions of that era. Her fate will move you all the more, knowing it is linked to Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Let yourself be swept away by a unique immersion into the real history of the region, where every street reveals its alchemical secrets. Will you dare to change the course of history, or will you helplessly witness Josyne's condemnation? Antwerp becomes your playground for a collective or solo experience, enriched with true facts and twists at every turn.

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

Ready in three steps

No guide, no time slot, no queue. Your smartphone is the game master.

  1. 1

    Buy your code

    It arrives by email within a minute. One code covers a team of 6 players.

  2. 2

    Pick your moment

    Saturday afternoon, summer evening or rainy Sunday: head to the starting point whenever you feel like it.

  3. 3

    Let the app guide you

    The Coddy app, free on iOS and Android, leads you from riddle to riddle with GPS.

One smartphone is enough for the team Hints if you get stuck Set off with a charged battery
4,1 /5

Average rating from 172 player reviews

Positive reviews83 %

The players' verdict

Le jeu était super et très agréable à jouer ! bon équilibre entre la découverte de la ville et
très bonne découverte de la ville d'Anvers, beaucoup de marches. mais c'est top
Een leuke tocht om plekjes te ontdekken in de stad. Zeker een aanrader!!
excellent pour découvrir la ville en s'amusant :)
leuk buitenactiviteit voor onze tieners. Goed uitgewerkt!
super leuk avontuurlijk en ook vor kinderen
leuke wandeling. toffe interactie met omgeving
prima wel koud vandaag, brrrrr!
goed gedaan van Aurélie Michels
echt een mega leuk spel!
leuke Teambuilding met de collega's!
excelent! I really enjoyed :)

Before you book

The questions people ask most before buying.

All frequently asked questions
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.

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: Veemarkt, 2000 Antwerpen. 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

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The Alchemist Antwerp 4,1/5 from 172 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date