The Most Creative Way to Experience York!

Solve The City brings our latest outdoor adventure game to York. Part treasure trail, part outdoor escape room our games are unique, innovative and immersive! All our adventures are suitable for families, friends and team-building events and combine funny moments, genuine puzzles to crack, objects to handle and people to engage with. All this happens within a maximum of 3 hours! It's hugely memorable, fun and rewarding - check out our reviews! A GPS-enabled app on your phone will guide you, but you and your friends/family will need to pit your wits to crack the clues! You'll see York differently after playing!

"The most amazing wizarding experience!"

What to Expect

• An immersive city adventure where you are the main character
• Physical props to handle
• Interactions with agents on the ground
• A story that unfolds as you solve escape room-inspired puzzles
• Access to a leaderboard to share scores
• Packed with surprises and plenty of laughs

The Story

You’ve probably heard of wizarding school…now it’s time to really test your powers of observation, deduction and all-round wizardry...at the Clueniversity of Magic!

After studying potion making, alchemy, spellcasting and much more, your final exam awaits you. You will need your wits, ingenuity and teamworking skills to be awarded the title of Noble Wizards. Your exam comprises a single mission: reveal the imposter wizard at the Clueniversity by solving a series of clues across York city centre.  Can you unfold the mystery, reveal the name of the imposter and enter the famed halls of the Clueniversity of Magic?

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"A fantastic way to experience York!"

How Does It Work?

The game commences at a secret (yes, exciting isn't it!) location somewhere on Micklegate. From here, you will embark on a journey into the streets of York, guided by a GPS-enabled app on your phone. Each specially chosen location you arrive at has a unique puzzle, and each clue you crack takes you one step closer to solving the mystery! The game is played by teams of 2-6 players. Typical game duration is around 2.5 hours - each game must be completed within a maximum of 3 hours (so you can take a break if you wish).

Age 10-99! Under 10s play for free.
If you have more questions, please view our FAQs.

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