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4,2/5 from 131 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Mechelen

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 Mechelen, 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.

Mechelen in 1555

2,5 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 Mechelen route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location IJzerenleen 62, 2800 Mechelen
  2. IJzerenleen 1

    IJzerenleen

  3. Schepenhuis (aldermen's house) 2

    Schepenhuis (aldermen's house)

  4. Mechelen City Hall 3

    Mechelen City Hall

  5. Botermarkt 4

    Botermarkt

  6. Saint Rumbold Tower 5

    Saint Rumbold Tower

  7. Saint John's Church 6

    Saint John's Church

  8. End Location Vismarkt, 2800 Mechelen

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

What awaits you in Mechelen

Explore Mechelen like never before! With "The Alchemist," relive the year 1555 in a captivating atmosphere where mystery and danger lurk around every corner. From the very beginning, witness the arrest of Josyne, accused of witchcraft. Your first decision will change the course of history: will you defend the villager or accuse her instead?

As you embark on this urban investigation, you will question iconic witnesses—Pernelle, the Judge, the Governor, the Bishop—and analyze clues and secrets hidden throughout the city. The choices you make throughout the adventure will influence the unfolding of the scenario, making each game unique and immersive.

The story is inspired by real events: Josyne Van Vlasselaer, Beethoven's ancestor, actually existed and was tragically tried for witchcraft. Will you dare to uncover the whole truth behind this dark legend of Mechelen?

Thought, observation, and boldness will be your best allies in unraveling the mystery. 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 131 player reviews

Positive reviews83 %

The players' verdict

Leuk spel en de raadsels waren uitdagend, maar haalbaar. Toffe manier om de stad te verkennen.
jammer dat we veel heen en weer moesten. verder heel leuk
Zeer geslaagd en voor herhaling vatbaar!
Incroyable! Chouette découverte de la ville
Super chouette ! Je recommande
Echt een hele leuke middag gehad met zijn 4-tjes (54,52, 18 en 14 jaar). De raadsels zijn redelijk
Er waren geen 9 gouden leeuwen. Dit heeft ons tijd en discussie bezorgd. Er waren 7 gouden, 1 rode
Opmerking over de leeuwen: volgens de app zouden we de leeuwen op het wapenschild gevonden moeten
de leeuwen moest je zoeken bij de stadsschouwburg en niet bij het gerechtshuis. dit was onduidelijk
Leuk spel, mooie ontdekkingen gedaan in de stad met interessante weetjes. Leuke zoekopdrachten,
Quelques bugs, pas de pause possible et une enquête adaptée pour Bruxelles et moins pour Malines
de Roger zijn gedenkteken was onvindbaar en de zuilen in de Sint-Rombouts is onduidelijk (15?!)

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: IJzerenleen 62, 2800 Mechelen. 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 Mechelen 4,2/5 from 131 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date