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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?
4,3/5 from 40 reviews
The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Soignies
120 minutes 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 Soignies, 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 distance2 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.
Soignies in 1555
- Start Location Rue du Lombard, 7060 Soignies
- End Location Espace Culturel Victor Jara, 7060 Soignies
What awaits you in Soignies
Let yourself be swept away by an immersive adventure in Soignies, back in the days of witches and mysteries! In the year of our Lord 1555, Josyne Van Vlasselaer is arrested, suspected of witchcraft. As an involuntary witness to her capture, you will have to choose: defend her or accuse her? This choice will have unexpected consequences on the course of your adventure.
As you investigate through the historic streets of the city, meet fascinating characters: mayor, judge, governor, bishop… Gather testimonies, analyze clues, and uncover the hidden secrets of the past. Inspired by true events, this game leads you between reality and legends, for an experience as enriching as it is thrilling.
Time-limited, this urban challenge combines puzzle-solving, action, and historical immersion. Will you manage to influence Josyne’s fate and unravel the truth?
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
4,3 /5
Average rating from 40 player reviews
The players' verdict
merci c etait super cool\na bientot \nla team klinsport
Génial, une superbe expérience
Le début est un peu ennuyeu mais après c'est chouette de chercher les indices
Très belle aventure malgré le prix.
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
funny and instructive game. love it
it's just amazing.I have no words
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: Rue du Lombard, 7060 Soignies. 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 Soignies
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
