Secrets of
Manises

Self-Guided Secrets of Manises Exploration Game

Unleash Manises’ Ceramic Soul! Follow the trail with Ceval Premi Ajura, cracking clues amid tile-clad facades, lively plazas and the whispering Turia, as you help the little muse find her way back to her creator, Juan Albalat.

About Secrets of Manises

The City Game Manises is a self-guided city game that takes place in the city center of Manises. This GPS-based game lets players explore the city using their smartphone while solving puzzles, riddles and photo challenges along the way. As part of the experience, participants discover hidden details and learn about Manises’ history and culture at their own pace. The exploration game is suitable for both visitors and locals, offering an engaging activity for those who want to see the city differently. Whether playing solo, as a couple, with family or a group of friends, this GPS-based game offers a flexible and interactive way to experience Manises.

1.5-2 hours of play time

3-4 km walking distance

Start at Manises, Parque Los Filtros

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 explore Manises through this City Game, you’ll follow an interactive storyline that blends sightseeing with discovery. The route leads you through both well-known landmarks and quieter corners, revealing the character of the city one clue at a time. Expect to encounter highlights like the graceful arches of the historic Manises Aqueduct, the colorful façade of the Ceramics Workshop, and the serene walkways of Parque Los Filtros. Along the way, places like the Former Manises Train Station and the Parish Church of San Juan Bautista add atmosphere and local charm to the unfolding narrative.

Throughout the game, you’ll solve a variety of puzzles, riddles and creative challenges that guide your progress and deepen your connection with Manises. By completing tasks and answering questions, you collect points, unlock hints and move closer to uncovering a central mystery. The game is flexible, allowing you to pause and resume whenever it suits your pace. For those playing competitively, individual players or teams can aim for a top spot on the leaderboard while experiencing Manises in a fresh and engaging way.

Who is it for?

This City Game is designed for anyone who wants to discover Manises 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 Manises 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 Manises
    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: Manises, Parque Los Filtros

How to play

After booking, you’ll receive an email with a direct play link. Simply go to the starting point at Parque Los Filtros and begin your journey right away. The game runs entirely from your smartphone, with no app download required. You can pause the adventure whenever you wish and continue later, making it flexible for any schedule.

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Per group

€ 25,95

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

Ceval Premi Ajura is no ordinary doll. She is a finely glazed figure born from the hands of Juan Albalat, a renowned ceramic artist of Manises. Now, she is lost, and Juan is nowhere to be found. With wide eyes and a hopeful heart, Ceval believes someone kind will help her retrace her steps. That someone is you.

Together, you explore a city built on earth and fire. Manises glows with colour. Painted tiles shimmer across walls and fountains. Hidden courtyards echo with the past. As you wander beside Ceval, she remembers fragments. Not places exactly, but feelings, glimpses, shadows of her creator.

The trail ends where it all began. But what you uncover there is more than a reunion. It is a question about what is real, what is imagined, and what lives on when we believe in something, or someone, just enough.

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

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Ceval Premi Ajura

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 Manises, Parque Los Filtros, 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.

Manises, Parque Los Filtros

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

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

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

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 Manises 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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