Outdoor escape game in Rennes: Medieval treasure hunt

Solve puzzles across Rennes' streets guided by a chatbot mission.

An outdoor escape game in Rennes where teams of at least two follow a digital mission from a smartphone chatbot, walking the city streets to find clues and solve puzzles tied to a medieval storyline. The game takes around two hours and requires one charged smartphone with internet per team, plus a notebook and pencil. Minimum age is 12.

The experience

Your team receives a mission briefing from a digital companion accessible through your smartphone once you provide your access code. The scenario places you in the Middle Ages, tasked with stopping English invaders from taking Rennes by following the orders of Admiral Guillaume II de Penhoët. From there, you're on your own to explore the streets, observe your surroundings, and piece together what comes next.

The puzzles are original and designed to make you look closely at the city around you. You'll interact with your digital guide as you work through each clue, comparing notes with your teammates to decode what to do next. The game unfolds across the actual streets of Rennes, so you're moving through real neighborhoods and landmarks as part of the hunt, not sitting in one location.

You'll need at least one smartphone per team with a full charge and working internet connection. Having one per player makes it easier to share information. Bring a notebook and pencil to jot down observations and solutions as you go. The whole experience runs about two hours, though the pace depends on how quickly your team solves each puzzle.

What’s included

• Escape game mission accessed via smartphone chatbot.
• digital companion interaction throughout the game.
• original puzzles and clues tied to Rennes locations.
• team-based gameplay with interaction between teammates.

Before you book

Lasts 2h, runs every day with no fixed time, from € 15 per person, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be booked

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.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Escape The City

Is this one for you?The game works best for groups of two or more who enjoy problem-solving and don't mind walking around the city for a couple of hours. If your team prefers a guided tour with someone talking at you, this self-directed hunt with a chatbot companion is a different experience. You're doing the investigating and calling the shots.

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Top questions

What's the storyline for this escape game in Rennes?

The game is set in the Middle Ages and casts your team as defenders of Rennes. You follow orders from Admiral Guillaume II de Penhoët to prevent English invaders from taking the city, discovering and stopping their plans as you move through the streets.

Do I need my own smartphone to play, or can a team share one?

One charged smartphone with internet access per team is mandatory to receive the mission and interact with the digital companion. Having one per player is recommended so everyone can see clues and information easily.

How long does the outdoor escape game take?

The game takes around two hours from start to finish, though the actual time depends on how quickly your team solves the puzzles and completes the mission.

What's the minimum age to join this game in Rennes?

Players must be at least 12 years old to participate in the outdoor escape game.

Do we walk a lot during this treasure hunt?

Yes, you'll walk the streets of Rennes searching for clues and solving puzzles at different locations. A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended to comfortably complete the game.