Top Gouda Fun & Games

Gouda itself becomes the puzzle in this self-guided outdoor escape game - no venue, no host, just your team and the streets. Magnus has taken the formulas and scattered the proof across the old centre, past Sint-Janskerk and Vroesenhuis, and every location holds a code, a riddle or a photo task waiting to be cracked. Roles matter here: one player reads, another looks, and the team moves on only once you agree. Send two or more teams out at the same time and the hunt becomes a contest, which is what makes this city escape game work as well for a team-building afternoon as for a day out with friends. Reading clues while the city moves around you is part of the challenge.

Gouda becomes the crime scene in this self-guided detective game, where the clues are hidden in plain sight in the streets around you. The case is the murder of Balthasar, and the evidence is scattered across the old centre - past De Goudse Waag, Sint-Janskerk, Gouda Cheese Experience and Stadhuis van Gouda. You decode messages, photograph what does not add up and press digital witnesses whose stories never quite line up. Every puzzle you crack removes a name from the list of suspects. Play as a couple, bring the children along, or send two or three teams out at the same time and turn the investigation into a race - which is what makes this murder mystery game work as well for a team outing as for a day out. The last answer is waiting somewhere in the centre of Gouda.

A Brand-New Whimsical Storyline: Step into the paws of Barnaby Brie, a heroic little mouse racing against the villainous Gorgonzola Gang to win the "Infinite Gouda." 12 Fresh, Interactive Challenges: Solve creative new puzzles hidden in plain sight at iconic locations like the 't Slot windmill, De Gouwekerk, and the Gouda Cheese Experience. Quirky Local Secrets: Discover offbeat historical facts, like the medieval printing revolution, the history of stilt-walking, and the surprising truth about why mice don't actually like cheese! Perfect for All Ages: With an "Easy" difficulty rating and a manageable 2.8 km walking route, this updated experience is the ultimate family-friendly adventure.

Discover Gouda like never before with the Secrets of Gouda City Game, a fun self-guided walking tour and city game packed with puzzles, riddles and hidden stories! This GPS-based exploration game lets you experience Gouda while exploring famous spots such as the Sint-Janskerk, the Stadhuis van Gouda, Museum Gouda, the Lazaruspoortje and the Vrouwetoren. Play solo for a personal challenge or together with friends, family or colleagues. During the game you solve tricky questions, puzzles, riddles and creative photo tasks to score points, unlock extra clues and solve the final mystery. Pause whenever you want and continue later at your own pace. Compete for a place on the leaderboard or play competitively for team building, making this scavenger hunt and walking tour through Gouda perfect for every type of explorer.

Discover the highlights of Gouda during this interactive and self-guided smartphone-based game. Solve riddles and challenges with your friends and family. City trails never expire and there is no time limit—you can follow along at your own pace, stopping wherever you wish. Games can be played between groups of two and six people.