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4,2/5 from 259 reviews

The Walter CaseCitywide escape game in Ostend

120 minutes 4 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players

Press tycoon Harold Walter is being held hostage somewhere in Ostend, with a bomb strapped to him. Your detective agency is short on time.

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 distance4 km
Per team1 to 6 players
From12 years old
Languages
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Top secret mission

You work for the C.R.I.M.E. detective agency. Your boss has called you in for a briefing, and it is going to be a long day.

1

Threatening letters

Harold Walter, one of the richest men in the country, has been getting threatening letters for months. Plain old blackmail, or so everyone thinks at first. Everyone's wrong.

2

A bomb in town

The tycoon is being held hostage somewhere in town, a bomb strapped to him. Tick, tock. The countdown has started, and it will not wait for you.

3

Five suspects

His competitor, his wife, his secretary, his right-hand man, his lawyer. Places to visit, statements to collect, and truth to untangle from lies.

4

Time for theories

At the end of the investigation, you present your conclusions. Who did it? Why? How? Until then, expect a few surprises.

The suspect board

Four of the five suspects, pinned to the agency wall. Flip a card to read the detective's note, then make up your own mind.

Ostend on high alert

4 km on foot, 11 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

Map of the The Walter Case Ostend route Open in Google Maps
  1. Start Location Centraal Station, Oostende
  2. Station OOSTENDE 1

    Station OOSTENDE

  3. Amandine 2

    Amandine

  4. Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk 3

    Sint-Petrus-en-Pauluskerk

  5. Sint-Pieterstoren 4

    Sint-Pieterstoren

  6. Feest- en Kultuurpaleis 5

    Feest- en Kultuurpaleis

  7. Wapenplein 6

    Wapenplein

  8. End Location Casino-Kursaal, Oostende

And 5 more places along the way, to discover on site.

What awaits you in Ostend

Dare to uncover the mystery in the streets of Ostend!

The magnate Harold Walter has vanished, taken hostage with a bomb. You are part of the C.R.I.M.E. detective agency and your mission is to find Harold before it’s too late. Roam the city, question the suspects — his wife, his rival, his secretary, or even his right-hand man — and collect the clues hidden throughout Ostend. Every place you visit will reveal new testimonies and secrets.

Through this immersive and twist-filled investigation, you will need to separate fact from fiction to uncover who is behind this daring crime. Use your powers of observation, beat the ticking clock, and piece together your theories to save the victim and discover the truth. Will you be up 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 259 player reviews

Positive reviews81 %

The detectives have spoken

super van genoten. leuke manier om Oostende op een andere manier te ontdekken.
top om zo met de kinderen Oostende te ontdekken
Enquête au cœur d'Ostende magnifique malgré le mauvais temps
super malgré le temps pluvieux \nà refaire
leuk, ook voor een jonger doelpubliek
on est super content du jeu
It was wonderful, thank you!
c'était très chouette, divertissant et insolite. cela permet de découvrir la ville dans ses
It was a lot of fun but one riddle was a Bit tricky... would have loved to see more of the praised
Veel ommetjes gewandeld, misschien nog leuker als het in een echte toer is! \nwijze plaatsen die we
Hele leuke proeven, maar wel duur voor wat je krijgt. Leuk dat je ook de omgeving moet gebruiken om
un peu difficile pour les enfants en bas âges. mais très très chouette expérience.

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.

The clock is ticking

Start: Centraal Station, Oostende. 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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