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4,2/5 from 174 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Louvain-La-Neuve

120 minutes 2,5 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 Louvain-La-Neuve, 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 distance2,5 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.

Louvain-La-Neuve in 1555

2,5 km on foot, 5 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Louvain-La-Neuve route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Rpe du Val 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Bélgica
  2. Église Saint-François d'Assise 1

    Église Saint-François d'Assise

  3. Grand-Place de Louvain-la-Neuve 2

    Grand-Place de Louvain-la-Neuve

  4. Montesquieu Square 3

    Montesquieu Square

  5. Hergé Museum 4

    Hergé Museum

  6. Rue des Wallons and Place des Wallons 5

    Rue des Wallons and Place des Wallons

  7. End Location Place des Wallons, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve

What awaits you in Louvain-La-Neuve

L’Alchimiste LLN transports you to the heart of the 16th century, in an epic tale infused with magic and historical intrigue in Louvain-la-Neuve. Josyne, a simple villager, is brutally arrested for witchcraft. As a witness to the scene, fate offers you a crucial choice: will you help her or condemn her? Every decision influences your progression and the mysteries that animate the city.

Stroll through the streets of the city, question colorful characters such as Pernelle, the Mayor or the Bishop, and gather precious clues to uncover Josyne’s fate. The case is inspired by a true story, making the adventure deeply immersive. The riddles follow one another, revelations accumulate, and you alone control the fate of the character.

The experience is time-limited to add spice to your investigation. Will you dare to challenge the legend and discover the alchemist’s secret? An exhilarating adventure to share with family, friends, or colleagues!

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 174 player reviews

Positive reviews83 %

The players' verdict

Good story. Well written.Enough hints to find the way. Thanks again.
super sympa comme manière de découvrir la ville, à tout âge de 11 ans à 71 ans
erreur ou on ne savait plus avancer à cause d'un big plus le nom de la statue qu'on a entre 5 fois
Notre positionnement sur la carte n'était pas assez précis, la plupart du temps, nous étions
cette expérience était vraiment sympathique, permettant de découvrir la ville en même temps.\n
nous avons validé une quête qui a été annulée pour des raisons obscures
Très chouette aventure bien que certaines missions et indices ne sont pas évidents
Belle balade dans Louvain-la-Neuve. Assez facile et peut être fait en famille.
too short. 3h in less than 1h.\nbut very nice
marcher davantage et plus long, trop d'aller -retours
TRES BIEN JE ME SUIS BIEN AMUSE
longer walk might be nice

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: Rpe du Val 1, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Bélgica. 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 Louvain-La-Neuve 4,2/5 from 174 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date