City Games in Bologna

City Games are available in Bologna, offering an interactive way to explore the city through puzzle-solving and engaging challenges. These self-guided games are played on your smartphone, allowing you to move through Bologna at your own pace. Each experience blends gameplay with real-world navigation for an immersive urban adventure.

  • Start, pause & continue whenever you want
  • Play independently
  • 1-4 or 2-5 people per smartphone, depending on your game
  • 1.5-2 hours of play time
  • 3-4 km walking distance
  • Internet connection required

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All City Games in Bologna

  • Secrets of Bologna

    Unlock Bologna’s Hidden Harmony! Wander through grand piazzas, echoing porticoes and secret canals as history hums beneath your feet. Help Emperor Nero reclaim his lost lyre, piecing together clues in a city where art, passion and mystery collide.

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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  • Sherlock Holmes Bologna

    Step into the hallowed shoes of Sherlock Holmes, embarking on a self-guided murder mystery set in the heart of Bologna. Using your adept skills, follow the complex web of clues, solve the enigmatic puzzles, and together with your team, unravel the truth before time runs out!

    1.5-2 hours

    1-4

    € 25,95
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How City Games work in Bologna

City Games in Bologna are fully self-guided experiences that let you explore the city at your own pace. Using your own smartphone, you’ll walk through the city center while solving puzzles, completing challenges and following the storyline of your chosen game.

You decide when to start, where to take breaks and how fast you play. No guide, schedule or reservation is required.

  • Play in teams of friends, family or colleagues
  • Start whenever you like, no guide or staff needed
  • Use your own smartphone or tablet
  • Walk through the city while solving puzzles and challenges
  • Learn fun facts about history, culture and landmarks
  • Available in multiple languages
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Step 1

Book your City Game
Choose your city and game and receive everything instantly after booking.

Step 2

Check your instructions
Open your confirmation email with your starting point and how to start playing.

Step 3

Go to the starting location
Head to the starting point whenever you want, no fixed time.

Step 4

Start playing
Follow the clues, solve puzzles and explore the city at your own pace!

Who are City Games in Bologna for?

City Games in Bologna are designed for anyone who wants to experience the city in an interactive and flexible way. Whether you’re visiting Bologna for the first time or already know the city well, City Games offer a fun activity that fits easily into your day.

City Games in Bologna are suitable for:

  • Solo players or small groups looking for a flexible adventure
  • Tourists exploring Bologna
  • Friends and families looking for a fun activity
  • Companies and teams planning a teambuilding event
  • Locals who want to rediscover their own city
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Exploring Bologna

Exploring Bologna offers a layered journey through time, where medieval towers and portico-lined streets create a distinct rhythm to the city’s movement. The historic center unfolds around Piazza Maggiore, a broad civic space framed by centuries-old buildings that remain active parts of daily life. Nearby, the Two Towers—Asinelli and Garisenda—serve as enduring landmarks that shape both the skyline and the sense of orientation on foot.

Walking through Bologna’s extensive network of porticoes, which stretch for over 60 kilometers, provides a sheltered and continuous path through varied neighborhoods. In the university quarter, the energy shifts with narrow alleyways, street art, and open courtyards reflecting the city’s scholarly roots. Each area flows into the next, offering an experience shaped by both architectural continuity and shifting cultural textures.

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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City Games in Bologna are interactive, self-guided experiences that let you explore the city while playing a game!

Using your smartphone, you solve puzzles, complete challenges and follow the storyline of your chosen City Game as you walk through the city.

City Games combine teamwork, problem-solving and outdoor exploration, making them a fun activity for visitors, locals and groups alike.

No, City Games in Bologna are fully self-guided. You don’t need a guide, host or on-site staff to play. All instructions and gameplay are provided digitally, allowing you to start and play independently using your own smartphone.

This flexibility makes City Games easy to fit into your own schedule.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of our City Games is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

Planning a larger group or corporate event?
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You can start playing whenever it suits you! City Games in Bologna have no fixed start times, so you are free to begin at a moment that fits your plans.

After booking, you receive clear instructions that explain how and when you can start your City Game!

Most City Games in Bologna take approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete! The exact duration depends on your pace, how many breaks you take and how quickly you solve the puzzles and challenges.

You can play at your own speed and pause the game whenever you like!

Yes, City Games are suitable for both small groups and larger teams. Large groups can easily split into smaller teams and play the City Game at the same time, using multiple smartphones. Each team plays independently, following the same game concept and storyline.

This setup works well for groups of friends, families and companies, and makes City Games a popular choice for team outings, events and teambuilding activities.

For larger groups or corporate events, a fully hosted version of our City Games is also available, including on-site guidance, tablets and live support.

Planning a larger group or corporate event?
Explore the hosted City Game experience for groups

Yes, City Games in Bologna are suitable for both tourists and locals. Visitors can experience the city in an interactive way, while locals can enjoy familiar streets as the setting for a City Game.

Because each City Game focuses on gameplay and storytelling, the experience feels fresh regardless of how well you already know the city.

Yes, City Games in Bologna are available in multiple languages. You can select your preferred language before or during the game, making City Games accessible for international visitors and mixed-language groups.

To play a City Game in Bologna, you need:

  • A smartphone with an internet connection
  • A charged battery
  • Comfortable walking shoes

All game content and instructions are provided digitally after booking.

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