City Games in Costa-rica

Play interactive City Games across the Netherlands and discover cities in a fun and engaging way. Solve puzzles, complete challenges and explore highlights as well as hidden gems. All City Games are self-guided and playable on your own smartphone, whenever you want.

  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • Play independently
  • Internet connection required

Choose your city and start playing today!

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Choose your city in Costa-rica

City Games are available in cities across the Netherlands. Choose a city below to see which City Games you can play there.

All City Game locations in Costa-rica

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  • San Jose

    San Jose is the capital of Costa Rica, located in the Central Valley region of the country. Known for its vibrant urban culture and historical significance, the city features notable landmarks such as the National Theatre and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum. San Jose blends colonial-era architecture with a backdrop of surrounding mountains, reflecting both its cultural heritage and geographic setting.

    City Game San Jose

How City Games work in Costa-rica

City Games in Costa-rica are fully self-guided experiences that let you explore a city at your own pace.

Simply choose your city and game, follow the instructions on your smartphone and start playing whenever it suits you.

  • Play in teams of friends, family or colleagues
  • Start whenever you like, no guide or staff needed
  • Use your own smartphone or tablet
  • Walk through the city while solving puzzles and challenges
  • Learn fun facts about history, culture and landmarks
  • Available in multiple languages
Choose your city

Step 1

Book your City Game
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

City Game concepts in Costa-rica

Secrets of Exploration Game

Discover cities in a fun and interactive way with the Secrets of Exploration City Game. Solve puzzles, complete creative challenges and uncover both famous highlights and hidden places. Along the way, you’ll learn surprising facts about history, culture and local stories while playing at your own pace.

1.5-2 hours

1-4

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The Syndicate City Escape Game

Step into a thrilling city escape adventure with The Syndicate. Work together as a team to solve riddles, crack codes and recover stolen formulas before time runs out. This story-driven City Game focuses on teamwork, problem-solving and immersive gameplay in an urban setting.

1.5-2 hours

2-5

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Sherlock Holmes Murder Mystery

Solve an interactive murder mystery in the Sherlock Holmes City Game. Follow a gripping storyline, investigate suspects and collect clues to uncover the truth behind a mysterious case. The city forms an atmospheric backdrop for the story, allowing you to fully focus on deduction, logic and teamwork.

1.5-2 hours

1-4

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Each concept is available in multiple cities in Costa-rica

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Who are City Games in Costa-rica for?

City Games in Costa-rica are suitable for:

  • Solo players or small groups looking for a flexible adventure
  • Tourists exploring cities in Costa-rica
  • Friends and families looking for a fun activity
  • Companies and teams planning a teambuilding event
  • Locals who want to rediscover their own city
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Exploring Costa-rica

Costa Rica’s cities offer a distinct blend of structure and spontaneity, shaped by the country’s natural surroundings and human-scale development. Urban areas tend to be moderate in size, with city centers that are walkable and dense enough to encourage movement on foot. Streets often shift quickly between residential, commercial and green spaces, creating a layered and lived-in feel.

The atmosphere in Costa Rican cities is shaped by daily rhythms and a strong street presence. Sidewalks, markets and plazas function as social spaces, while public transport and informal networks help make cities accessible despite occasional congestion. Walking through a city often reveals a mix of older buildings, modern structures and open pockets of greenery that balance the pace of movement.

Cities across Costa Rica vary significantly in character and rhythm. Larger hubs offer a more structured grid and a fast-moving flow, while smaller towns have a slower tempo and more direct connection to the surrounding landscape. This variation shapes a diverse experience of urban life, where movement and atmosphere shift noticeably from one city to another.

Your favourite City Games, professionally hosted by our team

Enjoy the same City Games as our self-guided version, but with full on-site support from our professional hosts. We take care of the briefing, tablets, coordination and technical support, so your group can focus entirely on the fun and competition.

What’s included:

  • Same City Game, fully hosted
    You play the exact same experience as our self-guided version, now with our hosts guiding your group.
  • Live ranking & prize ceremony
    For larger groups, our hosts reveal the final scores and announce the winning team with a fun award moment.
  • Hosted start & finish
    We welcome your group, explain the game clearly and end with an exciting wrap-up.
  • Real-time support during the game
    Our team assists with devices, app issues and coordination throughout the experience.
  • Tablets included (optional)
    Available for groups who prefer using our devices instead of their own.

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City Games are available in multiple cities across Costa Rica, offering options in both well-known urban centers and smaller locations. Players can enjoy experiences in cities such as San José, among others.

Availability extends beyond just the mentioned cities, with a variety of locations included throughout the country.

No, all City Games are fully self-guided! You don’t need a guide or staff member to play. After booking, you’ll receive clear instructions on your smartphone so you can start whenever it suits you!

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of our City Games is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

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Most City Games take around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete.
This includes walking through the city, solving puzzles and completing challenges along the way. You can play entirely at your own pace: there is no time pressure and no strict schedule.

Feel free to take breaks, pause the game for a drink or lunch, and continue whenever you like. This flexibility makes it easy to combine a City Game with sightseeing or other activities.

Yes, City Games are available in multiple languages. Most games can be played in several commonly used languages, making them suitable for international visitors and mixed-language groups.

The available languages may vary slightly per game, but language selection is always clearly shown before you start playing.
This allows each team to choose the language that suits them best, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone.

Yes, City Games are suitable for both small groups and larger teams. Large groups can easily split into smaller teams and play the City Game at the same time, using multiple smartphones. Each team plays independently, following the same game concept and storyline.

This setup works well for groups of friends, families and companies, and makes City Games a popular choice for team outings, events and teambuilding activities.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of our City Games is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

Planning a larger group or corporate event?
Explore the hosted City Game experience for groups

You can start playing whenever it suits you! City Games have no fixed start time, so you are free to begin at a moment that fits your schedule.

After booking, you receive clear instructions via email, allowing you to start the game independently without any reservations or coordination with staff.

This flexibility makes City Games ideal to combine with travel plans, sightseeing, lunch or other activities during the day.

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Ready for an unforgettable adventure in Costa-rica?

Explore cities in Costa-rica in a unique and interactive way with our City Games. Play today and create lasting memories!

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