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4,3/5 from 223 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Mons

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 Mons, 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.

Mons in 1555

2,5 km on foot, 7 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Mons route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Square Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 7000 Mons
  2. Sainte-Waudru Church 1

    Sainte-Waudru Church

  3. Castle of the Counts of Hainaut 2

    Castle of the Counts of Hainaut

  4. Belfry of Mons 3

    Belfry of Mons

  5. Mons Town hall 4

    Mons Town hall

  6. Royal Theater of Mons 5

    Royal Theater of Mons

  7. Mont-de-Piété - Musée du Doudou 6

    Mont-de-Piété - Musée du Doudou

  8. End Location Marché aux Herbes, 7000 Mons

And one more place along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Mons

The Alchemist MONS transports you to the heart of Mons during the medieval era, where a mysterious witchcraft trial upends the destiny of a villager named Josyne. In 1555, as tensions rise in the city, you become the main actor in a captivating investigation filled with revelations and crucial choices.

Meet fascinating characters such as Pernelle, the Burgomaster, and the Bishop, collect clues throughout the city, and question witnesses to uncover the truth. Every decision affects the course of the adventure: will you defend Josyne or follow the crowd that condemns her? Dare to delve into the secrets of Mons in a game based on authentic historical facts, where every stage tests your deductive skills.

Accessible to everyone, in groups or with family, The Alchemist MONS invites you to explore the historic center of Mons in a unique way, taking on thrilling challenges and discovering a little-known true story. Take part in the investigation… and prepare to be surprised by the outcome!

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
4,3 /5

Average rating from 223 player reviews

Positive reviews87 %

The players' verdict

super jeu vraiment! rien à redire! nous avons pu découvrir la ville de mons tout en nous amusant
très chouette je vous le conseil \n(ps:pour la commune des pieds cela n est plus visible vu les
Attention à un encombrement des indices sur la place: les plantes et les rénovations cachent
Super façon de découvrir cette belle ville! Le scénario est très bien construit et prenant. Il
Très bien conçu ! Parfait la même occasion, belle balade dans cette superbe ville de Mons. Bravo
Super enquête.Malheureusement, les travaux sur la grand place de Mons nous on fait louper une
nous avons passer un chouette moment en couple, mais je pense que c'est plus adapter aux adultes
C'était vraiment incroyable. Nous avons découvert des endroits mais nous avons surtout beaucoup
Juste trop bien ! Un super moment, une app facile à utiliser que de bons points !
top ! engines sympa et qui nous fait visiter la ville. super histoire
Aventure très divertissante à Mons, mais avec une histoire plutôt basée sur Bruxelles.
C'était bien ficelé, pas trop long, un chouette moyen de redécouvrir Mons

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: Square Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 7000 Mons. 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 Mons 4,3/5 from 223 reviews
39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date