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The Walter Case : Citywide escape game in London

120 minutes 4 km 12 years old 1 to 6 players

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

Discover the story

39,99 €

per team of 1 to 6 players

or per player

How many players?

No booking needed
Valid for 3 years

The code is activated when you start the game. Until then, write to hello@coddygames.com for a refund.

Give this game as a gift

You receive the code by email right after purchase and pass it on to whoever you like. They play on the day that suits them, within 3 years, with no date to book. Not sure which game? Give the gift card and let them pick their own city and adventure.

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Estimated duration120 minutes

Estimated distance4 km

Per team1 to 6 players

From12 years old

Languages

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

London on high alert

4 km on foot, 9 places along the way. You may know these streets. You have never looked at them like this.

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Start Location Great Newport Street, London
1

Agatha Christie Memorial
2

43 King Street
3

Bow Street Police Museum
4

Royal Courts of Justice
5

Barclays Bank
6

The Maughan Library
End Location Carey Lane, London

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

What awaits you in London

Dive into the heart of a thrilling investigation in London! In "The Walter Case," you join the C.R.I.M.E. agency to take on the challenge of your career: save Harold Walter, a press tycoon threatened with death and taken hostage with a bomb.

Time is running out, and there are many suspects: wife, secretary, right-hand man, rival... Each might be hiding a motive! Roam the streets of the British capital, search several iconic locations, and collect surprising testimonies to unravel this dark plot.

The adventure holds twists and revelations. Use your ingenuity, logic, and flawless teamwork to piece together the clues and present your final theory. Will you manage to identify the culprit, foil the threat, and save London in time?

Get ready for an immersive experience, filled with suspense and urban discovery. Will you succeed where so many others have failed?

A family playing a Coddy game near a fountain in town

Ready in three steps

No guide, no booking: your smartphone runs the game.

1

Buy your code

You receive it by email. One code covers a team of 6 players.
2

Pick your moment

Start on the day and at the time you choose.
3

Let the app guide you

The free Coddy app leads you from riddle to riddle.

One smartphone is enough for the team Hints if you get stuck Set off with a charged battery

4,3 /5

Average rating from 26 player reviews

Positive reviews81 %

The detectives have spoken

un très chouette moment de vie (et de découvertes)!

Arnaud B.

The Alchemist LONDON 03/02/2023

très intéressant et à refaire

Aurélie C.

The Alchemist LONDON 30/03/2025

très amusant et instructif

Elea D.

The Trophy of the Tribes LONDON 05/03/2026

tres amusant et instructif

Téa V.

The Trophy of the Tribes LONDON 05/03/2026

très amusant et instructif

Giulia C.

The Trophy of the Tribes LONDON 05/03/2026

opdrachtjes waren heel leuk\nstadsspel had niet gehoeven

Annelies R.

Mates, Mess and Madness LONDON 28/04/2024

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. To let them choose the game, give the Coddy gift card instead.

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.