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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?
4,4/5 from 109 reviews
The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Lausanne
120 minutes 4,2 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 Lausanne, 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 distance4,2 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.
Lausanne in 1555
4,2 km on foot, 9 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.
- Start Location Place du Château, Lausanne
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Château Saint-Maire
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Palais de Rumine
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Lausanne Cathedral
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Place de la Louve
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Saint-Laurent Reformed Church
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Montbenon Courthouse
- End Location Palais de justice de Montbenon, Lausanne
And 3 more places along the way, to discover on site.
What awaits you in Lausanne
The Alchemist LAUSANNE transports you to the 16th century, right into the heart of the medieval era. As you visit the monuments in the city center, you witness the sudden arrest of Josyne, a village woman accused of witchcraft. From your very first steps, a question arises: will you help Josyne or accuse her?
Every decision influences the course of your adventure, and many mysteries await you on the cobblestone streets of Lausanne. Question colorful witnesses – Pernelle, the Burgomaster, the Governor, the Bishop – explore the historic alleys and hunt for clues to piece together the truth. The story is based on real events, notably the tragic life of Josyne Van Vlasselaer, an ancestor of Beethoven, offering an experience that is both immersive and educational.
Armed with your curiosity and sense of deduction, let yourself be guided from the Château to the Montbenon Courthouse on a thrilling and enriching adventure, where thought, choices, and suspense are all part of the journey. Are you ready to make history in Lausanne?
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
4,4 /5
Average rating from 109 player reviews
The players' verdict
Super expérience dans Lausanne et beaucoup de fun avec ma meilleure amie. Nous avons tout de même
Une très jolie façon de (re)découvrir la ville !
très bonne expérience !
Super jeu, j'ai trouvé ça vraiment sympa à réaliser avec mes amis ! les énigmes étaient
Le sphinx s écris aussi avec un \I\ et pas que un \y\
géniale mais un peu difficile à se retrouver sur le map
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 !
super van genoten. leuke manier om Oostende op een andere manier te ontdekken.
Chouette moment et sert à découvrir la ville en même temps !
jammer dat we veel heen en weer moesten. verder heel leuk
misschien iets meer raadsel. vertellingen via hoofdtelefoon voor onderweg
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 du Château, Lausanne. 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 Lausanne
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