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4,2/5 from 86 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Charleroi

120 minutes 4,5 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 Charleroi, 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 distance4,5 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.

Charleroi in 1555

4,5 km on foot, 9 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Charleroi route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Parc Hiernaux, 6000 Charleroi
  2. Caporal Trésignies Barracks 1

    Caporal Trésignies Barracks

  3. Maison dorée 2

    Maison dorée

  4. Protestant temple 3

    Protestant temple

  5. Hôtel des Postes 4

    Hôtel des Postes

  6. Passage de la Bourse 5

    Passage de la Bourse

  7. Quai 10 6

    Quai 10

  8. End Location Gare Charleroi Sud, 6000 Charleroi

And 3 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Charleroi

Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of Charleroi in 1555! In the game "The Alchemist of Charleroi", you are plunged into the heart of a troubled era, where magic, fear, and justice intertwine. Based on a true historical event, this urban adventure follows the tragic fate of Josyne, accused of witchcraft.

Your investigation begins at Parc Hiernaux. You will have to uncover the city's secrets by questioning key figures of the time: judges, bishops, villagers, and even the mayor. Every clue you find, every decision you make will change the course of history and Josyne’s destiny. Will you be among those who defend her... or condemn her?

Suspense, twists, authentic facts, and crucial choices await you around every corner. Explore Charleroi in a whole new way, experience total immersion with your friends or family, and solve the mysteries of a forgotten episode of history. Are you ready to take up the challenge?

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
4,2 /5

Average rating from 86 player reviews

Positive reviews84 %

The players' verdict

Super, on a adoré. Et pressés de tester dans d'autres villes !!!
Top! Le chien est mort. Nous aussi. 6kms d'amusement et de découvertes
penser à faire une boucle sinon parfait et top
Très chouette manière de découvrir la ville !
nieuwe en leuke ervaring voor ons!
penser à faire une boucle
c'était super et vraiment intéressant
Cool, on apprend des choses sur Charleroi et sur des personnages existant
super expérience, vraiment sympa en famille. je la conseille
Il faudrait ajouter plus d'énigmes
super fun, glad we did it! we did a bit of cheating and rented out a scooter. super fun.
ce serait chouette que chaque équipe ait un itinéraire différent, sinon super !

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: Parc Hiernaux, 6000 Charleroi. 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 Charleroi 4,2/5 from 86 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date