Self-guided city rally / scavenger hunt in Dresden

During this self-guided city rally, you will solve puzzles in English in the historic centre of Dresden. You will get to know the city of Dresden on the trail of porcelain production and visit the most famous sights.
Hint-Caching
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Team events and private groups
For all groups (private or corporate events) with 2 to 6 players per group. 1 ticket is required per group. For groups of more than 6 people you can buy 2 or more tickets.
What's included
Discover Dresden while decoding puzzles and searching for clues. Solve the exciting case of the alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger in Dresden and enjoy a great activity with family, friends or as a couple.
Location
Along the most beautiful and famous sights of Dresden's old town.
Languages
English
Team events and private groups
For all groups (private or corporate events) with 2 to 6 players per group. 1 ticket is required per group. For groups of more than 6 people you can buy 2 or more tickets.
What's included
Discover Dresden while decoding puzzles and searching for clues. Solve the exciting case of the alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger in Dresden and enjoy a great activity with family, friends or as a couple.
Location
Along the most beautiful and famous sights of Dresden's old town.
Duration
2h30
Languages
English

Class description

Explore Dresden while playing the city rally "The Goldmaker - Hostage of the King". Solve puzzles at famous sights in the exciting story about the alchemist Johann Friedrich Böttger and win the game. As soon as you book the game, we will send you all the necessary information by e-mail. 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • Difficulty level: easy to medium
  • Also suitable for families with children 
  • Duration: 2 to 3 hours 
  • Language: English (German version is offered separately) 
  • Tickets: You only need 1 ticket per group (1-6 people) and You can hold the event at your desired time. You are not tied to the time specified by the booking.
  • Each group will play with 1 device. For groups of more than 6 people you can buy 2 or more tickets. 
  • You can book in advance or spontaneously. 
  • You can start whenever you want.

Visit the starting point at the Gottfried Semper Monument (in the old town centre), open the link from your confirmation email with your smartphone or tablet, log in with your details and start playing immediately. 

You will first be introduced to the history of Johann Friedrich Böttger in Dresden: 1709 in Dresden: The money-hungry Saxon king, August the Strong, took poor Johann Friedrich Böttger hostage. The young man had performed a miracle: he had produced a lump of gold! Now August wants to force him to make more. But it won't work! However, the dangerous experiments have already yielded an unexpected success: Böttger has discovered the recipe for porcelain! However, the glaze is still missing and August demands money or gold in huge quantities! Only you, Böttger's laboratory assistants, can still help the poor young man, because he is still locked up and being blackmailed by August...

Work in a team (2-6 people per group) to solve the case. Are there more than 6 of you? Then we recommend splitting up into several small groups, otherwise experience has shown that not everyone is well integrated into the game. You can also test which group is the fastest! 

Use our city map to puzzle your way from station to station along the history trail. Solve the puzzles at the most beautiful sights in Dresden and at important points and find out more about porcelain production in Dresden. It is part of the game to guess the individual stations of the city rally. They are therefore not listed here. You have to look for clues at the stations to solve the puzzles. In this game, the focus is on the story and the puzzles, not on details about the historical history of the sights and the city.

Move at your own pace and take a break whenever you want. The duration is around 2 to 3 hours. The end is in the old town centre of Dresden near the Neustädter Markt.

Details to remember

What to bring?
  • Charged smartphone
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Internet access
What is included?
  • One ticket can be used by up to 6 people
  • With us, every city rally is unique and is individually linked to the city. We have carefully planned the route on site and lovingly put together the story.
  • Access to the city rally / scavenger hunt "The Goldmaker - Hostage of the King"
  • Access to our special interactive websites
  • If your plans change or the weather is bad, you can simply play on another day. Access remains valid for 1 year.
  • No app is required. You get our interactive websites to play with.
  • Visit the most beautiful and famous sights of Dresden
  • Discover hidden beautiful places in Dresden
  • Learn more about the connection between the city of Dresden and the history of porcelain production
  • Information about the history of Johann Friedrich Böttger in Dresden

Not included:

  • Flashlight for playing in the dark
  • Tour guide (not required)

Available dates

So. 28. Apr.
15:00-17:30
€29.00
So. 28. Apr.
20:00-22:30
€29.00
Mo. 29. Apr.
10:00-12:30
€29.00
Mo. 29. Apr.
15:00-17:30
€29.00
Mo. 29. Apr.
20:00-22:30
€29.00
Di. 30. Apr.
10:00-12:30
€29.00
Di. 30. Apr.
15:00-17:30
€29.00
Di. 30. Apr.
20:00-22:30
€29.00
Mi. 01. Mai
10:00-12:30
€29.00
Mi. 01. Mai
15:00-17:30
€29.00
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