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Self-Guided The Amsterdam Syndicate City Escape Game

Dive into the heart of Amsterdam with this self-guided City Escape Game. Unravel the mystery by following clues, solving captivating puzzles and working as a team to uncover the truth before time runs out!

About The Amsterdam Syndicate

The Syndicate is a self-guided City Escape Game taking place in the historic city centre of Amsterdam. As a team of undercover operatives, players work together to track down the elusive Magnus and recover six stolen formulas by completing a series of interconnected puzzles, tasks and challenges. This City Game in Amsterdam focuses on teamwork, immersive storytelling and step-by-step mission progression, making it a compelling self-guided city game for groups looking for a goal-driven urban adventure.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Amsterdam, Beursplein

Start, pause & continue whenever you want

Play on your smartphone, use the Loquiz app

2-5 people per smartphone

What you’ll experience during the game

In The Amsterdam Syndicate, you and your team are thrust into a high-stakes escape mission unfolding in real time across the streets of Amsterdam. Your objective is clear: track down the elusive Magnus and recover six highly sensitive stolen formulas before they disappear for good. Guided by an unfolding storyline, each step of the mission reveals new layers of intrigue as you navigate changing environments and unexpected turns throughout the city.

Gameplay blends code-breaking, interactive tasks and problem-solving challenges that demand sharp focus and swift decision-making. Progress depends on seamless communication, collective reasoning and strategic teamwork. The fully story-driven experience allows you to pause and pick up the mission whenever you’re ready, making it flexible without losing intensity. Amsterdam itself becomes the living backdrop, with every location contributing to the unfolding operation.

Who is it for?

This City Game is perfect for anyone who enjoy teamwork, puzzles and fast-paced, mission-driven games. It’s a great fit for:

  • Solo players looking for a challenging, mission-driven adventure
  • Couples who enjoy solving puzzles and completing an exciting mission together
  • Families with curious kids who like teamwork, problem-solving and interactive tasks
  • Friends searching for a fun and fast-paced City Escape Game
  • Groups and teams wanting a competitive, self-guided experience focused on collaboration and strategy

Whether you’re visiting Amsterdam or already know the city well, this City Escape Game offers a unique way to work together, think strategically and experience a thrilling mission outside the walls of a traditional escape room.

What’s included?

Included

  • Self-guided City Escape Game
    A mission-driven escape-style adventure that you play independently on your own smartphone.
  • Login credentials & instructions
    After booking, you’ll receive clear instructions and personal login details to access the game.
  • Puzzles, clues & interactive challenges
    Solve riddles, crack codes and complete tasks to recover the stolen formulas.
  • Storyline with characters and roles
    Step into the story, take on a character role and follow the mission as it unfolds.

Excluded

  • Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
    One smartphone is needed per team (recommended 2–5 players).
  • In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)
    Everything is fully self-guided inside the game.
  • City information or sightseeing content
    The focus is on the escape mission and gameplay, not on city facts or highlights.

Good to know

  • Flexible start, pause & continue
  • 1-year access from purchase date
  • 2–5 people per smartphone
  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Recommended age: 8+
  • Internet & GPS required
  • Available languages: English, Dutch
  • Start location: Amsterdam, Beursplein

How to play

Book the City Game, check the email we send you with the instructions, download the Loquiz App and begin your gaming experience!

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your The Amsterdam Syndicate experience now

A 1.5–2 hour self-guided City Escape Game in Amsterdam: complete missions, solve puzzles and recover the stolen formulas at your own pace.

Per group

€ 25,95

  • Cancel anytime for full refund
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  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
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The story of The Amsterdam Syndicate

A powerful organisation is hiding dangerous formulas that should never fall into the wrong hands. When these formulas are stolen by a rogue alchemist named Magnus, the authorities turn to an unlikely group of experts to solve the problem: you. In exchange for your freedom, you are given one mission. Track down Magnus, recover the six stolen formulas and return them before it’s too late.

As the story unfolds, you step into a race against time filled with secrets, deception and unexpected twists. Each decision brings you closer to uncovering Magnus’ trail and reclaiming the formulas. Work together, follow the clues and complete the mission before the consequences become irreversible.

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Your start location

After booking, you will receive an email with your login details and simple instructions to begin the game. On the day you want to play, just head to the start location at Amsterdam, Beursplein, log in on your smartphone and begin your investigation. From there, the story unfolds as you move through the city, solve puzzles and follow the clues at your own pace.

Amsterdam, Beursplein

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How The Syndicate City Game works

Discover how this self-guided city escape game guides your team through the mission, step by step.

Start whenever you want

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

Follow the GPS route

Move between mission checkpoints as new challenges unlock throughout the game.

Solve puzzles and crack codes

Work together to complete high pressure challenges that test logic, speed and teamwork.

Complete creative mission tasks

Take on interactive challenges, including creative photo assignments and puzzle based missions that advance the story.

Uncover clues and recover formulas

Each solved challenge helps you secure one of the six stolen formulas and move closer to completing the mission.

Play at your own pace

Pause the mission whenever you like and continue when your team is ready.

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How The Syndicate City Game works

Discover how this self-guided city escape game guides your team through the mission, step by step.

  • Start whenever you want

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

  • Follow the GPS route

    Move between mission checkpoints as new challenges unlock throughout the game.

  • Solve puzzles and crack codes

    Work together to complete high pressure challenges that test logic, speed and teamwork.

  • Complete creative mission tasks

    Take on interactive challenges, including creative photo assignments and puzzle based missions that advance the story.

  • Uncover clues and recover formulas

    Each solved challenge helps you secure one of the six stolen formulas and move closer to completing the mission.

  • Play at your own pace

    Pause the mission whenever you like and continue when your team is ready.

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Do you have questions? We have answers!

Check out our frequently asked questions and find out everything you want to know. Is your question not among them? Feel free to contact us.

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The Amsterdam Syndicate takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can play entirely at your own pace and decide how quickly you want to complete the mission.

Most teams finish within this time frame, but you’re free to take longer if you want to pause the game, discuss your strategy or take a short break while playing in Amsterdam!

The game starts at Amsterdam, Beursplein. After booking, you’ll receive an email with clear instructions and login details that tell you exactly where and how to begin.

Once you arrive at the starting location in Amsterdam, you can log in on your smartphone and start the mission whenever it suits you!

We recommend playing The Amsterdam Syndicate with 2 to 5 people per smartphone using one ticket. This setup encourages teamwork and makes solving the puzzles more fun.

If you’re with a larger group in Amsterdam, you can create multiple teams by purchasing additional tickets and compete to see which team completes the mission first!

No, you don’t need to book a specific time slot. You can start The Amsterdam Syndicate at any time on your chosen date.

This flexibility makes it easy to combine the game with other plans during your visit to Amsterdam!

The game is suitable for families with children aged 8 and up. The puzzles focus on logic, teamwork and problem-solving rather than scary content.

Families often enjoy playing together, as everyone can contribute to completing the mission and recovering the stolen formulas!

The Amsterdam Syndicate is available in English, Dutch. You can select your preferred language during booking the game.

This makes the City Escape Game in Amsterdam accessible for international visitors and mixed-language groups!

To play the game in Amsterdam, you’ll need a charged smartphone with mobile internet access and GPS enabled. Everything else is provided digitally after booking.

You’ll receive login details and instructions by email, so no additional preparation is required!

Yes, you can pause the game at any moment and continue later. This allows you to play entirely at your own pace.

Whether you want to take a short break or continue at another moment, the game easily adapts to your plans in Amsterdam!

The game uses Amsterdam as the setting for the escape mission, but the focus is entirely on puzzles, tasks and storytelling. It does not include historical information or guided sightseeing content.

This makes The Amsterdam Syndicate ideal for players who enjoy mission-based gameplay and escape-style challenges!

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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