Secrets of
Kandy

Self-Guided Secrets of Kandy Exploration Game

Uncover Kandy’s Sacred Secrets! Join Maha Adigar on a thrilling quest through temples, lakes, and hidden alleys to recover the stolen Sacred Tooth that guards the city’s spirit.

About Secrets of Kandy

Dive into an engaging adventure with the self-guided, GPS-based “Secrets of Kandy” City Game, located in the city center of Kandy. This exploration game lets players traverse the city using their smartphones, tasking them with solving a mix of puzzles, intriguing riddles and photo challenges. It provides a unique, interactive way to learn about Kandy’s history, culture and hidden details. The game is ideal for both visitors who want to explore the city in a different light and locals keen to discover lesser-known aspects of their hometown. Whether you’re looking for a solo activity, fun with your partner, an engaging family outing, or a different day out with friends, this city game in Kandy is a vibrant option.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

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

Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere of Kandy through our City Game. The game blends historic sightseeing with an engaging story and interactive challenges, allowing you to explore both iconic and lesser-known locations in the city. Guide yourself past the grand Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, a revered Buddhist temple. Take a detour through Café 1886 that merges Kandy’s past and present in a whirlwind of taste. Unveil the colorful intricacies of Kathiresan Kovil, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, and be captivated by the architectural fusion of the Giragama Walawwa, a blend of Kandyan and colonial architecture.

As you wander through Kandy, you will engage with unique puzzles, riddles, and intriguing questions, intertwined with creative photo challenges. These engaging tasks not only help in uncovering the city’s secrets but also, earn you points, and unlock useful hints along the way. The ultimate purpose is to solve a final mystery that wraps up your adventure in this beautiful city. You won’t be confined by time: the game can easily be paused and continued according to your preference. For competitive players or teams, there’s more. After solving the final mystery, you could foresee your name shining high on the leaderboard in our City Game of exploration.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Kandy 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 Kandy 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 Kandy
    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: Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the start location of your journey, and begin whenever you’re ready. The Secrets of Kandy City Game can be paused and resumed at any time, so you can take breaks, enjoy local cafés, or explore at your leisure.

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Per group

€ 25,95

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A 2-hour self-guided City Explore Game through Kandy: 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 Kandy

The Sacred Tooth is gone. Not a replica. Not a rumor. The actual relic, believed to hold the spiritual essence of the Buddha, has vanished from its sealed chamber in Kandy’s famed temple. Maha Adigar, the temple’s protector and guardian of rituals, is shaken. The Esala Perahera begins tonight, and without the relic, centuries of tradition could collapse.

From the misty hills around Kandy Lake to the chaotic pulse of the market, whispers of unrest and shadows of betrayal grow louder. As pilgrims are turned away and priests turn inward, you’re the only one Maha Adigar can trust. Search the monastery ruins, follow trails of jasmine and drumbeats, and piece together a mystery that could unravel the soul of a nation.

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

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Maha Adigar

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 Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, 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.

Kandy, Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

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

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

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

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 Kandy 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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