The hype surrounding escape roomshas been unbroken for years, and outdoor escape games are also becoming increasingly popular. This is also due to the fact that ever more sophisticated forms of games are being developed, which of course also make use of the latest communication methods such as the internet, GPS, augmented reality, etc. You can find a wealth of games on the Internet that you can tailor to your personal needs. In this blog, we will focus exclusively on outdoor escape games, which are increasingly being used to transform a classic sightseeing tour into a unique adventure. Here we take a look at the – in our humble opinion – four best outdoor escape games in Germany.
What is an outdoor escape game?
Essentially, an outdoor escape game is nothing more than a modern form of scavenger hunt that makes use of all digital aids. The ingenious puzzles of an escape roomare not solved in scary rooms, but in the open air – but they are just as exciting and entertaining and guarantee unforgettable experiences! The big difference is that here it’s not a room or a building that becomes your playing field, but the whole city.
Outdoor escape game: the latest sightseeing trend
The classic city tour or sightseeing with more or less original tour guides is increasingly being replaced by an outdoor escape game. The combination of fun, games and adventure with interesting historical facts guarantees that this form of sightseeing 2.0 is much more memorable.
Outdoor escape game: the four best providers in Germany
Outdoor escape game #1: Cluetivity
Cluetivity is already represented in more than 35 countries and is constantly expanding. The games offered under this umbrella brand are suitable for team events, family outings, children’s birthday parties, stag and hen parties, etc. In Germany, the “Operation Mindfall” variant is offered for adults in Munich, Frankfurt and Dortmund, among others. The operators there provide participants with an app and an “Action Pack”, which includes a smartphone-compatible microscope, a UV flashlight and various vials of paint as well as templates with patterns to scan and a tablet with which exciting augmented reality puzzles have to be solved. For family events, the highly original and fairytale-like fantasy epic “The Magic Portal” can be booked with the same providers. Incidentally, if you are interested in becoming an escape game organizer yourself, Cluetivity is set up as a franchise system and is constantly on the lookout for collaborations with dynamic young entrepreneurs.
Outdoor Escape Game #2: Sir Peter Morgan
All you need to go on one of the more than 150 city tours in Germany with Sir Peter Morgan is a cell phone with sufficient battery power (take a power bank to be on the safe side!) and the “Telegram” app.
This educational outdoor escape game is not only aimed at tourists and all the other target groups mentioned above, but is now also increasingly being integrated into school lessons as part of class excursions. All participants are connected to Sir Peter Morgan during the game. He gives explanations and instructions via the cell phone loudspeaker to help you solve a tricky murder mystery. This highly entertaining mixture of audio book, history lesson, escape room and sight-seeing has been a great success in Cologne, Düsseldorf, Essen, Nuremberg and many other German cities and is therefore on a permanent expansion course.
Outdoor escape game #3: MyCityHunt
This outdoor escape game is now even available worldwide and runs via its own web app without being tied to a specific operator. All you need is a smartphone or tablet with an internet connection and a clever team to play MyCityHunt. In this variant, each player configures a personal profile before the game starts and receives special missions tailored to them. Interactive videos, sound files and many other multimedia features make this outdoor game a particularly intense experience. Don’t be alarmed if, for example, your phone suddenly rings and a stranger tries to establish a conspiratorial connection with you. But be on your guard – some informants may turn out to be double agents and deliberately mislead you. So it’s better not to trust anyone in this game!
MyCityHunt is a particularly exciting way to see Berlin-Mitte, Leipzig or Stuttgart from a completely different perspective.
Outdoor escape game #4: Local escape room operators – the OPOLUM in Hamburg
It wouldn’t be Hamburg if the city on the Elbe didn’t also have a particularly sophisticated and unique outdoor escape game to offer. The creative minds at OPOLUM have not simply adapted a game already on the market, but have created one of the most modern apps themselves, which uses augmented reality and GPS to reveal old and new secrets of the Speicherstadt. Armed with a high-quality puzzle bag – containing a compass, binoculars and other items for use on your mission – you will embark on a three-hour adventure tour that will challenge all your senses and that you are guaranteed not to forget!!!
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Turn your next city trip into an exciting adventure with an outdoor escape game!
As you can see, there are many exciting ways to explore Germany’s most beautiful cities. For Hamburg, however, there is actually only one. So don’t forget to secure your tickets for OPOLUM ‘s outdoor escape game in good time before your next trip to the Hanseatic city!
