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4,2/5 from 407 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Leuven

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 Leuven, 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
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Estimated duration120 minutes
Estimated distance3 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
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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.

Leuven in 1555

3 km on foot, 8 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Leuven route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location 98 Vaartstraat, 3000 Leuven
  2. Saint-Gertrude Church 1

    Saint-Gertrude Church

  3. First Leuven site 2

    First Leuven site

  4. Collegium Trilingue 3

    Collegium Trilingue

  5. St. Peter's Church 4

    St. Peter's Church

  6. Fonske 5

    Fonske

  7. Old Market 6

    Old Market

  8. End Location Mathieu de Layensplein, 3000 Leuven

And 2 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Leuven

The Louvain Alchemist invites you to travel back in time, right to the heart of 16th-century Louvain. Josyne, a villager wrongly accused of witchcraft, needs your help... or your sense of justice! Your adventure begins with a disturbing scene: witness her arrest and choose your side. Your decisions will shape the rest of your quest, filled with riddles, clues to uncover, and fascinating historical encounters. Meet Pernelle, the Burgomaster, the Judge, the Bishop, and other colorful characters, each holding a piece of the truth. The story is inspired by real events, linked to Josyne Van Vlasselaer, an ancestor of Beethoven, accused of witchcraft in Brussels. Immerse yourself in a realistic medieval atmosphere, explore the streets of Louvain while unraveling mysteries and delving into the shadows of a dark yet captivating chapter of Belgian history. Time is running out: will you be able to uncover the truth before it’s too late? An exhilarating adventure where every choice truly matters!

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 407 player reviews

Positive reviews84 %

The players' verdict

vraag wachters is vrij dubieus. je ziet de sporen van 8 wachters maar je telt enkel de bestaande
très bonne expérience, belle découverte de louvain.\nenigmes assez difficile par manque d'indice
zou handig zijn als als elk teamlid de tracker kon volgen ipv alleen de leider
te duur maar het was wel heel tof zeker leuk om met vrienden te doen
zat goed in elkaar. mooie route. leuk verhaal en goede uitleg van de gebouwen
A great adventure and a brilliant way to explore the city
on aurait préféré des énigmes plus difficiles mais sinon génial.
it was perfect \nthe enigma is very challenging
funny and instructive game. love it
Superleuk en met de familie genoten!
goed super gezellig en leuk
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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: 98 Vaartstraat, 3000 Leuven. 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 Leuven 4,2/5 from 407 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date