The Drowned City, York
Highlights
- A playable adventure that unfolds as you explore the streets of York
- Solve puzzles intertwined with the city's sculptures and buildings
- Discover the history and mythology that birthed this great city
- Visit taverns fit for Caesar himself
- Race for the high score or take things at a more leisurely pace, how you play is up to you.
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all.
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Story
Description
History and mythology collide in this interactive tale of ancient York, playable in the city streets. Meet a Roman Emperor, a Norse monster and a Greek sea goddess as you riddle your way through fact and fiction to save the city from certain doom. This team adventure shows you the city's highlights and hidden quirks like no other.
Along the way you will see: Museum Gardens, York Minster, Dean's Park, Treasurer's House, Clifford's Tower, Holy Trinity Church and taverns fit for Caesar himself. All this plus plenty of surprises and historical anomalies revealed through puzzles that immerse you in the city and its thrills. The perfect way for dreamers of all ages to experience the mythology and mystery that make York truly unique.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At these you will solve riddles, explore the story and make decisions that will impact the rest of the game.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start between 11am to 4pm each day
2.5 - 3 hours across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
Constantine Statue, York Minster, York
End Location
Near St Helen's Square
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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JBR
Great fun
Potten End Old Boys
Excellent way to spend a couple of hours in the City. I used to work there and saw things I never knew were there. Well…
United
Really enjoyable experience. We learnt new things about the city of Brum.There is scaffolding outside the hotel opposit…
Kungaloosh
Our second City Days treasure hunt and another fabulous day! My husband was born and bred in central London and once ag…
Windsor oldies
Great day out exploring parts of London you would never normally do
Seekers of Aravos
I was in a team with my partner and our 9 year son. We had a blast. There was something for us all!
Are you okay?
We really enjoyed the scavenger hunt! It was a great way to get outside and enjoy the city in a different way. We both …
Three Women and No Baby
Second one I have done. Such a brilliant format. The clues are well written and make you really look at what’s around y…
3 Gen
Great way to entertain teenagers, they loved it.
Bopchkin
A great way to learn about a city and have fun doing it. The clues were good and the walk was about right
Team Hammond
My wife and I had a fantastic day of exploring and refreshments. We will definitely be back!
Daryls birthday
Really fun morning. Would definitely recommend
Bickle's Bongles
The clues were excellent - easy to follow without being too easy to solve! Took us on a very pleasant journey around Lo…
Donkeys@2pm
It was excellent. Only error we made was at the Plague for the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This was because the bronz…
Jannie's jaunts
Great fun and a fabulous way to look around a city, our first time, but not the last
Berin
Had the most amazing time doing our murder mystery trail! Well thought out, perfect clues, and a lovely city to do it i…
Bestiesss✨
Amazing day out!!
duckz
spectacular
Team Kataraang
Was a super fun day, even as Oxford students!It was great learning so many new things about the city and paying attenti…
Doctor and the Cats
Great fun and interesting places to discover, especially Mercato Market
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