Mechelen escape game: Solve puzzles walking the city streets
Hunt for a hidden bomb through Mechelen's streets as a private detective
The Walter Case is a self-guided urban escape game played across the streets of Mechelen, where you use a mobile app to solve puzzles, complete missions and investigate a blackmail plot while searching for a bomb hidden in the city. You move at your own pace, choose which suspects to question and which routes to take based on your decisions, and receive 24/7 online support throughout. The game remains valid for up to three years from purchase.
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The experience
You arrive in Mechelen with a free afternoon and a smartphone. Download the app, start the game, and you're a private detective with two hours on the clock to find a bomb before it detonates. The story unfolds as you walk the city streets, stopping at real locations to solve puzzles and gather clues. Each choice you make (which suspect to question, which street to explore) shapes the investigation that follows. You're not following a fixed route. You're deciding where the evidence leads.
The game works entirely through the mobile app, which guides you to locations, presents puzzles tied to what you see around you, and tracks your progress. Take a close look at your surroundings, the details matter. You'll complete several missions as part of the investigation, and the app records photos and moments from your adventure. If you get stuck, 24/7 online support is available to help you move forward without spoiling the solution.
You'll spend roughly two and a half hours walking and solving, moving at whatever pace suits your group. When you finish, you receive a summary of your adventure with photos captured during the game. The booking stays valid for up to three years, so you can play whenever it fits your schedule: today, next month, or whenever you return to Mechelen.
What’s included
- A fun city tour as you walk to each location.
- 24/7 online support if you get stuck.
- a summary of your adventure with photos captured during the game.
- game validity for up to three years from purchase.
Before you book
Prices and times updated 13 days ago
Operated by Coddy
Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to explore Mechelen at your own pace with a group: the app guides you through puzzles and missions as you walk, so you navigate without needing a map or local knowledge.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch.
Can I play the Walter Case escape game with my family and friends, or is it only for a certain group size?
You play as a team with whoever you bring: family, friends, or a mix. There's no minimum or maximum group size. You move together through the city and solve the puzzles as one unit.
Do I need to know Mechelen well to play this escape game, or is it designed for first-time visitors?
The game works for everyone. You don't need to know the city beforehand. The app guides you to locations and the puzzles are tied to what you see around you, so you'll discover Mechelen as you play.
What happens if I get stuck on a puzzle during the game?
24/7 online support is available to help you. If you're unable to solve a puzzle, you can contact support and they'll help you move forward without giving away the answer.
Do I need to bring my own smartphone and charger to play?
Yes, you'll need your own smartphone with the app downloaded and a charged battery to play the full two and a half hours. Make sure your phone is ready before you start.
How long does the Walter Case game actually take to complete?
The game is designed for roughly two and a half hours of play, though your actual time may vary depending on how quickly you solve the puzzles and how much you explore the city around each location.
Mechelen escape game: Solve puzzles walking the city streets
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from € 19.99 per group
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