Escape games on Île de Ré: The Magic Portal outdoor adventure

Race through Île de Ré solving puzzles with GPS and augmented reality on your tablet

The Magic Portal is an outdoor escape game on Île de Ré where teams of 4 to 6 people use GPS-equipped tablets to solve puzzles, unlock clues and complete missions across the island in 90 minutes. Groups can include up to 24 people split into multiple teams, and play is available from any of ten tourist offices on the island. Children from age 1 are welcome.

The experience

You and your team start with a tablet loaded with GPS navigation and augmented reality tools. The game sends you across real locations on Île de Ré to find physical clues, solve logic puzzles and complete challenges that unlock the next waypoint. The Magic Portal wraps this in a fantasy scenario. You're not just hunting. You're on a mission inside an enchanted world that overlays the actual island. Each team works independently but races against the clock, so the pressure builds as you move from stop to stop.

The 90-minute adventure combines three mechanics: a treasure hunt that moves you through the island's terrain, augmented reality that reveals hidden elements on your tablet screen, and escape-game logic that forces you to think before you act. Puzzles range from pattern-matching to physical challenges, and the tablet tracks your progress in real time. Teams of 4 to 6 work best: small enough to move fast, large enough that someone always has an idea when the group gets stuck. If you bring more people, the operator splits you into multiple teams, so groups up to 24 can play simultaneously.

Play starts from any of the ten tourist offices scattered across Île de Ré, so you pick a location that fits your day. The game works for families with young children (age 1 and up), though the puzzle difficulty is tuned for mixed ages: adults and kids solve together rather than separately. All routes and play areas are wheelchair accessible, and public transport connects the island, so you don't need a car to reach the starting point.

What’s included

• GPS tablet with augmented reality software for each team.
• action pack with puzzle-solving accessories.
• 90-minute gameplay across Île de Ré.
• access to any of the ten island tourist offices as your starting point.

Options for this experience

2 options

THE MAGIC PORTALNo fixed timeLasts 1 hour 20 minutes

The Magic Portal, conducted in EnglishNo fixed timeLasts 1 hour 30 minutes

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (21 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (17 to 20 years) · Child (10 to 16 years) · Infant (1 to 9 years): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Escape Game Outdoor

Is this one for you?The fixed 90-minute window and team structure of 4 to 6 people work well if you want a single focused activity that doesn't demand a full day or require advance puzzle experience. If your group is larger than six, you'll split into multiple teams, which means you compete separately but play at the same time: ideal if you want friendly rivalry or if coordinating one large group would slow you down.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (17 to 20 years); Child (10 to 16 years); Infant (1 to 9 years): free.

What exactly do we solve during The Magic Portal escape game?

The Magic Portal combines logic puzzles, pattern recognition and physical challenges that unlock clues on your GPS tablet. You solve them at real locations across Île de Ré, and each solution reveals your next destination and the next puzzle. The augmented reality layer on the tablet shows hidden elements and confirms your answers.

How many people can play The Magic Portal at the same time?

Up to 24 people can play simultaneously, organized into teams of 4 to 6. Each team gets its own tablet and works independently, so larger groups don't slow down or interfere with each other.

Where on Île de Ré do we start the game?

You can start from any of the ten tourist offices on Île de Ré. Pick whichever location is most convenient for your schedule or your hotel, and the game sends you out from there.

Do we need a car to play, or can we use public transport?

Public transportation options are available near all ten starting points on Île de Ré, so you don't need a car. All play areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible as well.

What's included with the game, and what do we bring?

Each team receives a GPS-equipped tablet with the augmented reality app preloaded, plus an action pack with quality accessories to help you solve the physical puzzles. Bring comfortable shoes for walking across the island and a way to carry the tablet safely.