Secrets of
Brussels

Self-Guided Secrets of Brussels Exploration Game

Unlock Brussels’ Secrets and Surprises! Wander through grand squares, glittering galleries and quirky statues as you join Agent X.O. on a thrilling mission to recover the legendary waffle-patterned outfit before it slips into classified history.

About Secrets of Brussels

The City Game Brussels is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the historic center of Brussels. Using a smartphone, players follow clues to solve puzzles, riddles and photo challenges while exploring landmarks and hidden corners of the city. This exploration game offers an engaging way to learn about Brussels’ history, culture and lesser-known stories at your own pace. The self-guided city game is designed for both visitors and locals, making it a fun and informative activity whether you’re discovering the area for the first time or seeing it in a new light. It’s well-suited for solo adventurers, couples, families and groups of friends.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Brussels, Palace of Karel van Lotharingen

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 Brussels City Game, you’ll explore the city through a blend of storytelling and interactive discovery, turning a casual walk into a playful urban experience. The game guides you through iconic landmarks like the Manneken Pis and the Brussels Stock Exchange, while also leading you to quieter corners such as the Palace of Karel van Lotharingen and the statue of Queen Elisabeth. You’ll pass through the elegant Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert and encounter the charm of atmospheric spots like Saint Niklaaskerk, each location revealing another layer of the city’s history and identity. The journey invites you to see Brussels differently, stepping beyond the expected into the remarkable details of its streets and stories.

As you play, you’ll solve clues, answer riddles and complete creative photo tasks that challenge your observation and imagination. Each activity earns you points, unlocks hints and brings you closer to solving a final mystery woven into the backdrop of Brussels. The game can be paused and picked up again at any time, allowing you to explore at your own rhythm. For those who enjoy a challenge, there’s also the opportunity to climb the leaderboard, whether solo or as a team.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Brussels 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 Brussels 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 Brussels
    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: Brussels, Palace of Karel van Lotharingen

How to play

After booking, you will receive an email with a direct play link to access the game. Simply head to the start location at the Palace of Karel van Lotharingen and begin your adventure right away. You are free to pause the game whenever needed and resume later, giving you complete flexibility to enjoy Brussels at your own rhythm.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Brussels experience now

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

Per group

€ 25,95

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  • Accessible for 1 year from the purchase date
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The story of Secrets of Brussels

Brussels bustles with whispers and shadows. Somewhere among its grand squares and narrow streets, Agent X.O., the city’s most unpredictable secret operative, is searching for the legendary waffle-patterned outfit from Operation Waffle Mirage. It once belonged to Manneken Pis himself, and it may still hold clues to a mission so secret even the agent doesn’t know the details.

Slip into the role of co-conspirator as you decode strange clues, dodge suspicious statues, and navigate a city where history and absurdity walk hand in hand. From gilded halls to the scent of maple syrup in the air, every step takes you closer to a suit worth risking everything for.

You came to explore. You stayed to save the story.

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Agent X.0

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 Brussels, Palace of Karel van Lotharingen, 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.

Brussels, Palace of Karel van Lotharingen

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

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

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

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 Brussels 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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