Secrets of
Czestochowa

Self-Guided Secrets of Częstochowa Exploration Game

Claim Częstochowa’s Spirit and Spark! Wander from vibrant murals to ringing monastery bells, uncovering clues through a city where faith, grit and culture unite as you help Marshal Józef Piłsudski recover the hat that once stood for strength and pride.

About Secrets of Czestochowa

The Secrets of Czestochowa City Game is a self-guided, GPS-based game that takes place in the city center of Czestochowa. Using your smartphone, you will explore the area while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges that reveal hidden stories and intriguing details about the city’s culture and history. This self-guided city game offers an engaging way to discover Czestochowa at your own pace, whether you’re visiting or already familiar with the city. The exploration game is designed to be enjoyable for solo players as well as couples, families and groups of friends. The City Game Czestochowa combines interactive challenges with walking-based discovery, making it a fun and informative GPS-based game experience.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”)

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 Częstochowa City Game, you’ll explore the city through an engaging blend of storytelling and interactive investigation. As you move between landmarks both iconic and unexpected, the game leads you into the heart of the city’s atmosphere. You might pause beneath the towering mural by Tomasz Sętowski, wander through the solemn grounds of Jasna Góra to spot the Lubomirski Gate, or find yourself at the bronze bench dedicated to Marek Perepeczko. Along the way, places like the Town Hall Museum and the artistic mosaic statue in Solidarity Square offer glimpses into Częstochowa’s layered character and cultural memory.

As you play, you’ll be tasked with solving a variety of challenges—including puzzles, riddles, location-based questions and creative photo prompts—that bring each site to life. Each successfully completed task earns you points, reveals clues and draws you closer to the final mystery awaiting at the end. The game can be paused and resumed anytime, letting you discover Częstochowa at your own pace. If you’re feeling competitive, you can track your progress on the leaderboard and compare your score to other explorers.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Czestochowa 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 Czestochowa 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 Czestochowa
    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: Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”)

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link to the Secrets of Częstochowa City Game. Go to the start location at the Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”) and begin your mission whenever you’re ready. Use your smartphone to navigate through the city, solve tasks, and uncover its secrets at your own pace. You can pause the game anytime and resume later—the story and your progress will always be saved.

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Per group

€ 25,95

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

Per group

€ 25,95

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The story of Secrets of Czestochowa

Częstochowa stands tall, sacred, solid, unshaken, but something’s off in the wind. From his post in bronze, Marshal Józef Piłsudski has lost his hat. And with it, the city’s order feels… disturbed. His voice booms across the square. This isn’t just about headwear, it’s about duty, discipline, and dignity. You’ve been drafted. There’s no turning back.

Through murals, monuments, and markets, you’ll follow the scattered trail of a story half-political, half-personal, and wholly Polish. The Marshal won’t rest until balance is restored, and neither will you. Find the hat, and you restore more than a man. You restore the watchful soul of Częstochowa.

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

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Marshal Józef Piłsudski

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 Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”), 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.

Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”)

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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 Czestochowa takes around 1.5 to 2 hours to complete. There is no strict time limit, so you can explore Czestochowa 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 Tomasz Sętowski Mural (“Tower of Babel”). 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 Czestochowa! After purchase, you can start the game anytime you want, on any day, within the 1-year access period.

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

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

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 Czestochowa 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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