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4,2/5 from 225 reviews

The AlchemistCitywide escape game in Tournai

120 minutes 3,6 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 Tournai, your investigation begins.

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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 distance3,6 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.

Tournai in 1555

3,6 km on foot, 4 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Alchemist Tournai route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Place Crombez, 7500 Tournai
  2. Notre-Dame Cathedral of Tournai 1

    Notre-Dame Cathedral of Tournai

  3. Tournai Conservatory 2

    Tournai Conservatory

  4. Maison Tournaisienne 3

    Maison Tournaisienne

  5. Tournai City Hall 4

    Tournai City Hall

  6. End Location Square Bonduelle, 7500 Tournai

What awaits you in Tournai

Step into the captivating atmosphere of 16th-century Tournai! In "The Alchemist," your adventure begins at Crombez Square, where you witness the arrest of Josyne, a villager suspected of witchcraft. Your choices will determine the course of your quest: will you defend Josyne or turn her over to the authorities?

Explore the city, question various witnesses—Pernelle, the Mayor, the Judge, and even the Bishop—to piece together a true historical puzzle. Between hidden clues and surprising riddles, each discovery brings you closer to a troubled and fascinating truth.

This game is inspired by real events: the tragic fate of Josyne Van Vlasselaer, ancestor of Beethoven, awaits you throughout this immersive journey, rich with twists and intense emotions. Will you be brave enough to influence Josyne's destiny?

Gather family, friends, or colleagues for a fun and memorable adventure through the streets of Tournai. Strategy, observation, and decisions will lead you from the past toward the light of truth. Are you ready to rise to 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 225 player reviews

Positive reviews83 %

The players' verdict

Superbe aventure familiale ! attention: l'arme de la statue du soldat à la tour Saint-George a
Le parcours était chouette ! Les énigmes sont simples et le temps imparti laisse assez de temps
J'ai adoré c'était trop bien cette aventure comme si on était vraiment un alchimiste et j'avais
Trop bien, chouette histoire et belle balade dans Tournai, mais parfois on a dû revenir sur nos pas
top. juste un peu dur de lire le texte écrit à la main
aventure géniale et qui permet de s amuser entre amis
misschien iets meer raadsel. vertellingen via hoofdtelefoon voor onderweg
en fait, on voulait 4,5 mais impossible donc 5
top top on a ch'touillé pour la batterie :)
super agréable fait avec des amis
c'était trop bien, beaucoup de fun
la carte a parfois beugué mais c'était chouette pour visiter

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: Place Crombez, 7500 Tournai. 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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39,99 € per team · No fixed date
39,99 € per team No fixed date