Secrets of
Bydgoszcz

Self-Guided Secrets of Bydgoszcz Exploration Game

Brighten Up Bydgoszcz! Uncover hidden stories along its rivers and bridges as you help Ron Sulimak return the city’s last glowing lightbulb to where it belongs.

About Secrets of Bydgoszcz

The City Game Bydgoszcz is a self-guided city game that takes place in the historic center of Bydgoszcz. Using your smartphone, you’ll explore the city through a GPS-based game filled with engaging puzzles, riddles and photo challenges. As you progress, the exploration game reveals insights into Bydgoszcz’s history, culture and lesser-known details. Ideal for both visitors and locals, the game offers a flexible and interactive experience that fits solo players, couples, families and groups of friends. Discover Bydgoszcz in a new way as you navigate its historic streets at your own pace.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Bydgoszcz, Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego

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 Bydgoszcz City Game, you’ll explore the city through a blend of storytelling and interactive discovery. Guided by an immersive narrative, the game introduces you to both beloved landmarks and quieter corners of the city. You’ll encounter places like the lively Stary Rynek, the riverside charm of Mill Island, and the thought-provoking Pomnik Pomordowanych Bydgoskich Adwokatów. Along the way, you’ll also pass through unique spots such as Wenecja Bydgoska and the colorful street art wall at Graffiti na Bulwarach, discovering local character as you go.

As you move through Bydgoszcz, you’ll solve a variety of puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks that bring each location to life. Correct answers earn you points, unlock helpful hints and draw you closer to solving the final mystery at the heart of the City Game. You can pause the exploration whenever you wish and continue at your own pace, making it easy to fit the experience into your day. For those with a competitive streak, there’s the chance to climb the leaderboard by scoring high with your team.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Bydgoszcz 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 Bydgoszcz 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 Bydgoszcz
    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: Bydgoszcz, Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Head to the start location at the Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego, open the link on your phone, and start your adventure whenever you’re ready. The game is entirely self-paced, so you can stop for coffee, explore side streets, or continue the journey later.

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Per group

€ 25,95

Book your Secrets of Bydgoszcz experience now

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

Per group

€ 25,95

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The story of Secrets of Bydgoszcz

The streets of Bydgoszcz shimmer with quiet echoes, trams rattle by, riverlight dances off red brick, and somewhere in the old town, a man is waking up. His name is Ron Sulimak. Or at least, that’s what he just remembered. He used to be a lampmaker, the kind who knew every flickering bulb in the city. But now, he’s lost… and all he has left is one intact lightbulb, glowing faintly in his palm.

This is Ron’s hometown, but nothing feels quite right. Memories fracture like broken glass. As you walk beside him, through alleys, under archways, across shadowy bridges, Ron begins to remember, not just who he was, but what this city once meant. Piece by piece, you’ll uncover Bydgoszcz’s hidden past and help Ron return the bulb to its rightful place. Somewhere out there is the lantern that still waits for its final spark.

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

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Ron Sulimak

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 Bydgoszcz, Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego, 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.

Bydgoszcz, Muzeum Okręgowe im. Leona Wyczółkowskiego

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

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

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

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 Bydgoszcz at your own pace!

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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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