Secrets of
Pula

Self-Guided Secrets of Pula Exploration Game

Uncover Pula’s Imperial Secrets! Step into a city where Roman grandeur meets coastal charm, helping Emperor Augustus reclaim his lost scepter as you unravel mysteries hidden among ancient temples, marble streets, and sunlit squares.

About Secrets of Pula

The Secrets of Pula City Game is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Pula. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore the city while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that reveal hidden details and surprising stories. This exploration game offers a unique way to learn about Pula’s rich history and culture at your own pace. Designed for both visitors and locals, the self-guided city game is suitable for solo players, couples, families and groups of friends. Whether you’re seeing the city for the first time or rediscovering familiar streets, the City Game Pula offers a fun and informative experience.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Pula, Temple of Augustus

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, no downloads needed

1-4 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

During the Secrets of Pula City Game, you’ll explore the city through a blend of sightseeing and immersive storytelling. The experience guides you through both iconic landmarks and lesser-known corners, revealing layers of history and local life. Along the way, you’ll encounter the grandeur of the Pula Arena, step through the ancient Twin Gate, and pause at the Temple of Augustus in the city’s main square. Other stops, such as the Venetian Fortress or the Arch of the Sergii, invite you to discover how past and present blend across Pula’s old town.

As you move through the game, you’ll take on a variety of puzzles, riddles and photo challenges designed to sharpen your curiosity and observation skills. Each task helps you earn points, unlock hints and move closer to uncovering a final mystery rooted in Pula’s unique character. The City Game can be paused and resumed at your own pace, offering flexibility as you explore. For those who enjoy competition, teams can aim to top the leaderboard while unraveling the secrets of Pula.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Pula in a playful and meaningful way. It’s ideal for:

  • Solo explorers looking for a flexible adventure
  • Couples who want to experience the city in a fun and surprising way
  • Families with curious kids who enjoy puzzles and challenges
  • Friends wanting a lighthearted activity full of laughter
  • Groups and teams searching for a unique, self-guided teambuilding experience

Whether you’re a local seeing Pula with fresh eyes or a visitor exploring the city for the first time, this GPS-based game offers a memorable way to connect, play and explore together.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided Exploration Game
    Play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Game link & instructions
    Simple steps to start the activity.
  • GPS-based route with puzzles & challenges
    Riddles, questions and photo tasks.
  • Fun facts & stories about Pula
    Learn about iconic and hidden spots.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    You only need one phone per team.
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 1–4 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Easy-moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!
  • Start location: Pula, Temple of Augustus

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link to start your Secrets of Pula Exploration Game. Simply go to the Temple of Augustus, the starting point, and begin your adventure whenever you like. You can pause the game at any time and continue later, making it easy to explore Pula at your own pace while diving deep into its secrets.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Pula experience now

A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Pula: explore highlights, solve puzzles and play at your own pace.

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Pula, Temple of Augustus
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
  • Instant confirmation
  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
  • Payments are secure & encrypted
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The story of Secrets of Pula

The air in Pula hums with memory, sea winds brushing ancient stones, whispers trapped in marble walls. Among the ruins stands a man not quite of this time: Augustus, first Emperor of Rome. Once ruler of the known world, now reduced to a voice in the dust. His scepter, the symbol of imperial might, has vanished. And with it, the unity of his legacy.

To restore him is to awaken the soul of a forgotten empire. From the temple columns to the amphitheater arches, you’ll follow the trail of a story carved in limestone and silence. As Augustus guides you through the city’s hidden layers, every step will echo with lost power, and the promise of return.

Not just a game. A city. A secret. A story only you can finish.

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Your start location

After booking, you’ll receive an email with your play link and simple start instructions. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Pula, Temple of Augustus, open the link on your smartphone and begin the game. From there, you simply follow the GPS route, complete the challenges and explore at your own pace.

Pula, Temple of Augustus

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

Start whenever you want

Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

Follow the GPS route

Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

Solve puzzles and riddles

Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

Complete creative photo challenges

Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

Discover local stories and fun facts

Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

Earn points at every location

Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

Unlock badges and achievements

Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

Play at your own pace

Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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How the Secrets of Exploration City Game works

Discover how the self-guided exploration game leads you through the city, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

    Begin the game the moment you arrive at the starting location, with no fixed departure time.

  • Follow the GPS route

    Navigate through the city using the built in map that guides you from checkpoint to checkpoint.

  • Solve puzzles and examine evidence

    Crack codes, answer clever questions and use your surroundings to complete challenges.

  • Complete creative photo challenges

    Capture fun moments, recreate poses or search for hidden details as part of interactive missions.

  • Discover local stories and fun facts

    Each location reveals surprising insights about the area’s history, culture and hidden secrets.

  • Earn points at every location

    Score points by completing assignments at each point. Compete with other teams and climb the leaderboard.

  • Unlock badges and achievements

    Earn digital badges as you reach milestones during the game. Every achievement adds to your team’s progress.

  • Play at your own pace

    Take breaks whenever you like and continue the adventure when you are ready.

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Secrets of Pula takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Pula at your own pace and pause the game whenever you like.

Most teams complete the game within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to stop for a drink, explore a location more deeply, or enjoy the city along the way!

The game starts at Pula, Temple of Augustus. After booking, the start location is clearly communicated in the instruction email and becomes visible in the game.

The entire game takes place outdoors. You don’t need to enter any buildings or visit locations with opening hours. Simply arrive at the start location, open the game on your smartphone, and you can begin exploring right away!

There is no limit to the total number of players for Secrets of Haarlem!

The game is played in teams of 1 to 4 people per smartphone.
If you’re playing with more than 4 people, simply book multiple teams, so everyone can play at the same time using their own devices and use the same play link.

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

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No, you don’t need to reserve a time slot for Secrets of Pula! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Pula ideal if you’re visiting the city without a fixed schedule, want to check the weather first, or prefer to start spontaneously once you arrive in the city!

Yes, Secrets of Pula is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up!

The game is designed as a shared experience, where puzzles, riddles and challenges can be solved together, making it accessible for both kids and adults.

Younger players can actively join by spotting details, answering questions and completing photo challenges, while adults guide the team through the more challenging parts. This makes Secrets of Pula a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

Secrets of Pula is available in 30+ languages, allowing players from all over the world to enjoy the game in their own language while exploring the city.

The game supports many widely spoken languages such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Dutch, among others.

This makes Secrets of Pula an accessible and enjoyable experience for international visitors, expats and mixed-language groups.

All available languages:

  • Arabic
  • Bulgarian
  • Chinese
  • Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Croatian
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Icelandic
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Lithuanian
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Portuguese (Brazil)
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovak
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Vietnamese

(Language availability may vary slightly per update)

To play Secrets of Pula, you only need a charged smartphone with internet access and GPS enabled. The game is fully digital, self-guided and played outdoors while exploring Pula.

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, as you’ll stroll through streets and squares, and bringing a fully charged phone or power bank so you can enjoy the entire experience without interruptions.

Other than that, just bring your curiosity and sense of adventure and discover Pula at your own pace!

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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