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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?
4,2/5 from 683 reviews
The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Dinant
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 Dinant, your investigation begins.
Discover the story
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
Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Dinant in 1555
3 km on foot, 6 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.
- Start Location Place Albert Ier, 5500 Dinant
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Courthouse
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Town Hall
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Jacobs pastry and cobbler factory
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Notre-Dame Collegiate Church
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Statue Charles De Gaulle
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Prison
- End Location Place du Palais de Justice, 5500 Dinant
What awaits you in Dinant
The Alchemist DINANT invites you to travel back in time, right to the heart of the 16th century, through the mysterious streets of Dinant. A villager named Josyne has just been arrested, accused of witchcraft before the eyes of the townsfolk. Will she be able to prove her innocence, or will you fall into the trap of the era's superstitions?
At every stage, your choices will influence the course of the adventure: become Josyne’s defender or condemn her based on your intuition. Question witnesses, gather clues, and solve puzzles while uncovering the real secrets and legends of Dinant.
Based on a true story, this immersive and interactive journey takes you from the city's iconic squares to historic landmarks. Use your deductive skills, collaborate with your team, and immerse yourself in a gripping plot—all driven by a time limit for added suspense!
Unleash the alchemist within and try to change the course of history.
Ready in three steps
No guide, no time slot, no queue. Your smartphone is the game master.
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Buy your code
It arrives by email within a minute. One code covers a team of 6 players.
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Pick your moment
Saturday afternoon, summer evening or rainy Sunday: head to the starting point whenever you feel like it.
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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 683 player reviews
The players' verdict
we enjoyed it a lot. It is great to get to know a new City in this way. It would have been easier to
Het lam en het bord kan je verder in de straat vinden. Niet op de aangeduide locatie. Deze vraag was
Après une première aventure à Arlon, c'est avec curiosité que nous avons entrepris une nouvelle
Cetait vraiment chouette, cependant il serait peut être intéressant de mettre quand il faut
super chouette j ai adoré on a eu beaucoup de points ! Malgré la pluie on s'est super bien amusés
Très chouette activité mêlant énigmes et visite de la ville. La plupart des réponses se
super ! on a fait la ville en large et en travers avec un objectif sympa. exactement ce qu'on
Alles werkte uitstekend, we hebben mooie bezienswaardigheden in de stad gezien. De raadsels waren
super fun, glad we did it! we did a bit of cheating and rented out a scooter. super fun.
Coddy Games ou comment redécouvrir sa ville! nous avons vraiment passé un très chouette moment!!
Great scenario, fun little historical facts and a fine way to discover a city.
ce serait chouette que chaque équipe ait un itinéraire différent, sinon super !
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: Place Albert Ier, 5500 Dinant. The code arrives by email right away. You set off whenever you like, for 3 years.
Book for 39,99 € per teamRefundable as long as the code is not activated
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Book The Alchemist Dinant
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