About City Detective Arnhem

Unmask the culprit during an interactive, self-guided walk through Arnhem. On this self-guided city game, you use your smartphone to solve puzzles, gather clues and eliminate suspects. While uncovering the case, you discover both iconic and hidden locations. Ideal for friends, families, school trips and team-building.

What players say about City Detective Arnhem

LisaK
City Detective Arnhem
A lovely walk with fun puzzles and interesting stories. I’ve lived in Arnhem my whole life and still learned lots of new things. [Translated from Dutch]
RubenD
City Detective Arnhem
Some of the challenges were a bit more difficult, but manageable and really enjoyable. [Translated from Dutch]

Highlights

Full description

Last Thursday evening, an aggressive pickpocket struck in the centre of Arnhem, causing panic among shoppers. Chief Inspector Camila from the City Detective Corps is calling on you to help track down this criminal.

With 15 suspects in sight, it’s up to you to question witnesses, verify alibis, and piece together the missing clues.

Every correct decision brings you closer to identifying the pickpocket… but only the sharpest detective will succeed in unmasking the pickpocket.

Unmask the Pickpocket

City Detective Arnhem: The Hunt for the Pickpocket takes you on a thrilling quest through the city.

Discover hidden locations, solve challenging puzzles, and eliminate suspects from the list. Each step reveals new clues and surprising facts about Arnhem.

Start the adventure whenever you like and set your own pace, but stay alert. Your detective work is crucial to restoring peace in the city.

Do you dare to unmask the pickpocket? Arnhem is counting on you!

What’s included

How it works

  1. Book your ticket and receive your login details by email.
  2. Get the Qugato app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  3. Head to the playing area, start the city game wherever you like, and follow the route in the app.
  4. Along the way, you solve puzzles, gather clues, and cross suspects off your suspect list. You’ll also discover surprising locations and fascinating facts about Arnhem.
  5. By the end of the game, you’ll have collected all the clues and be ready to unmask the culprit.

Useful information

  • Bring a fully charged smartphone. A power bank may be useful.
  • Want to save battery? Just lock your screen between challenges.
  • Play at your own pace. The leaderboard is based on points and challenge time only, walking time doesn’t count.
  • Start & finish

    Start the city game whenever and wherever you like:

    1. There is no fixed starting point; on your booked day, you can start anywhere in the centre of Arnhem.
    2. The route is a circular walk, so you’ll finish where you start.
    3. Choose the day and time that suits you best.

    The best starting point if you want to eat or drink something first is the Jansplein or Korenmarkt. These locations have a variety of restaurants and cafés, and they are on the route.

    Public transport

    Car

    Are you playing the city game with multiple groups? We recommend gathering the groups first and then sending them to different starting locations. The Jansplein or Korenmarkt is ideal for this purpose and also offers a variety of dining options.

    Playing area City Detective Arnhem

    Frequently asked questions

    The price for this city game is per team, up to a maximum of 6 people. This makes it an affordable and fun group activity in Arnhem.

    Yes, you can play our city game with more than 6 people. Each ticket allows up to 6 phones to log in simultaneously. If you have more players, you can either share one phone with two or purchase an additional ticket to play with two teams.

    Our city games are available 24/7. You can start the game at any time on your chosen date. Once started, you’re free to pause and resume whenever you like, even on another day. You have up to one year from the start date to complete the game. There’s no need to rebook: the selected date only applies to starting the game.

    To play our city game, you’ll need a charged smartphone with the Qugato app, available in the Google Play and Apple App stores. Make sure you have an internet connection and that GPS is enabled. A power bank may be useful. Don’t forget you’ll need a ticket to play the game.

    City Detective Arnhem is suitable for players aged 10 and up. The challenges and storyline are well-suited for this age group. Younger children can also participate by helping to search for clues.
    The challenges are of medium difficulty. You can expect challenges such as counting objects, searching for clues in the environment, and performing simple calculations. This city game in Arnhem offers a good balance of fun and challenge, perfect for those seeking a relaxed yet engaging experience.

    No, our city games are played entirely independently. This means you have the freedom to start, pause, and continue at your own pace. Ideal for a flexible city game experience.

    Reviews from our players

    Yvon de Leuw profile pictureYvon de Leuw
    11:59 01 Jan 26
    Het was verassend leuk en leerzaam. Ik woon mijn hele leven al in Eindhoven maar je leert je stad nu veel beter kennen.
    Echt een aanrader.
    Arie den Ouden profile pictureArie den Ouden
    21:50 14 Dec 25
    Leuk spel waardoor je de stad / plaats beter leert kennen. Niet bedoeld om de spelfanaten aan hun trekken te laten komen, maar wel bedoeld om spelenderwijs mooie, leuke, wetenswaardige plekken van de locatie te zien.
    Heel leuk gedaan!
    Bastiaan Maas profile pictureBastiaan Maas
    18:46 26 Oct 25
    Heel leuk om te doen, en goede manier om de stad te leren kennen op een andere manier. We waren allemaal al regelmatig in Utrecht geweest maar hebben toch nieuwe dingen gezien
    Het verhaaltje is wel vrij suf eerlijk gezegd
    Esther van Koert profile pictureEsther van Koert
    09:17 18 Oct 25
    Hele leuke manier om een stad op een andere manier te ervaren/bekijken. Is ‘s Hertogenbosch ook zeker de moeite waard. Leuk opgezet, denk ook voor iedereen te doen qua vragen. Wij gingen opzoek naar de dief van het recept “de Bossche bol” natuurlijk dan ook eentje genuttigd onderweg 😉

    Tips voor de ontwikkelaars: Jammer dat je geen account kan aanmaken, namelijk leuk als je ook van plan bent andere steden aan te doen. En een andere tip: zou gaaf zijn als je aangesproken wordt in de app met je teamnaam, dan wordt het net wat echter. Maar weet niet of dit mogelijk is.
    Esther van Wageningen profile pictureEsther van Wageningen
    15:24 30 Jul 25
    We hebben het spel in Alkmaar gespeeld. Het was ontzettend leuk. Gebruiksvriendelijke app, leuke opdrachten en zo spelenderwijs de mooiste plekjes van een stad zien. We gaan het zeker nogeens spelen in een andere stad.

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    €29.95

    per group (up to 6 devices)

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    Free cancelation

    You can cancel your order free of charge up to 1 day before your booked date. Just contact us via email or WhatsApp. Don’t forget to mention your booking number.

    If your game is scheduled within 24 hours or you’ve already started playing, cancellation is no longer possible.

    But no worries: You can reschedule to a new date for free. And your ticket remains valid for 2 years, so you can still play at a later time.

    NOTE: If you purchased your ticket via one of our partners, it is not possible to cancel your order. However, you can reschedule to a new date.

    Free reschedule

    You can reschedule your city game free of charge. 

    You can reschedule as often as you like within two years of your original booking.

    Simply visit our reschedule page and request a reschedule if you need.