Secrets of
Brescia

Self-Guided Secrets of Brescia Exploration Game

Unveil Brescia’s Hidden Heart! Step into a city where Roman ruins meet Renaissance beauty, as you join Chiara delle Ombre on a thrilling quest to uncover her lost love’s resting place and unlock the secrets that time forgot.

About Secrets of Brescia

The City Game Brescia is a self-guided city game that takes place in the historic center of Brescia. This GPS-based game leads players through the city using their smartphone, solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges along the way. As part of the exploration game, participants discover Brescia’s history, culture and hidden details at their own pace. The experience is designed for both visitors and locals, offering a fun way to engage with the city. Whether played solo, as a couple, or in a group with family and friends, the game provides a flexible and interactive way to explore Brescia.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Brescia, Via Militare

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

As you play the Secrets of Brescia City Game, you’ll explore the city through an immersive storyline that blends local history with interactive discovery. The route leads you past both iconic landmarks and quieter corners, such as the imposing Castello di Brescia with its hillside views and ancient ramparts. Along the way, you’ll encounter sites like the Torre dell’Orologio in Piazza della Loggia, the elegant Paul VI Square, and the richly detailed Saint Maria of Carmine. Each location deepens your sense of place, revealing layers of Brescia’s past and cultural character.

Throughout the City Game, you’ll solve a variety of puzzles, riddles, and creative photo challenges that guide your progress. Every completed task earns points, unlocks clues, and brings you closer to uncovering a final mystery woven into the narrative. The experience is flexible—you can pause and resume at your convenience, making it easy to enjoy at your own pace. For those who enjoy a bit of competition, there’s also an option to climb the leaderboard by earning a top score.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Brescia 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 Brescia 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 Brescia
    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: Brescia, Via Militare

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the start location at Via Militare in Brescia’s old town and launch the game from your smartphone. From there, the story begins. You can play at your own pace, pause anytime, and resume later. The only thing you need is curiosity, a phone with internet, and the desire to explore Brescia in a completely new way.

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Per group

€ 25,95

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

  • 1.5 – 2 hours
  • 3 – 4 km
  • Brescia, Via Militare
  • Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and 30+ more!

Per group

€ 25,95

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

Brescia whispers through stone and shadow, but one voice still lingers more clearly than the rest. Chiara delle Ombre, noblewoman, messenger, and memory made flesh, cannot move on. Not until she finds the resting place of her beloved, lost to a quake that shattered the city and her world centuries ago.

Now she walks beside you. Through ancient gates, crumbling temples, and alleys etched with time, you’ll trace a love story buried beneath the marble. Solve the riddles she cannot. Reveal the truth she can no longer see. And if you find him, if you find the place, maybe, finally, she will rest.

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

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Chiara delle Ombre

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 Brescia, Via Militare, 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.

Brescia, Via Militare

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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 Brescia takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Brescia 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 Brescia, Via Militare. 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 Brescia! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

This flexibility makes Secrets of Brescia 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 Brescia 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 Brescia a fun and engaging activity for mixed-age groups exploring the city together.

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

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 Brescia 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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