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- Norwegian
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- Portuguese
- French
- Swedish
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- Japanese
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Ink once flowed through Aalst as a quiet revolution, shaping stories that still echo today. In this City Game Aalst, you join Dirk Martens on a search for his lost first book, uncovering clues across the historic center. This self-guided city game and GPS-based game blends storytelling with discovery, turning your walk into an immersive exploration game full of history and intrigue.
What makes this experience unique is how sightseeing and gameplay combine as you discover hidden spots and landmarks like the Dirk Martens Statue, St. Martin's Church, the UNESCO Belfry of Aalst, Utopia Library, and Aalst City Hall. You can play solo for a personal adventure or with a group for a shared experience.
Solve fun puzzles, tricky questions, riddles, and photo tasks to score points, unlock clues, and complete the final challenge. Pause anytime and continue when you like, or compete for a spot on the leaderboard, making it perfect for fun, competition, and team building.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
after booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to the Dirk Martens Statue in Aalst, open your link and start your adventure! It’s self-guided, no host or app needed. Bring a charged phone with data and wear comfy shoes.
What to expect
The experience takes about 2 hours and includes 1 ticket per group of 1 to 4 people, for larger groups simply purchase additional tickets. When booking, choose a start date and time, but begin whenever you like. All you need is a smartphone with internet connection, and you’ll start at the Dirk Martens Statue.
After booking, you receive an email with a direct play link. Head to the start location and begin instantly, no need to enter any building or wait for a guide, as the game is fully self-guided. You can pause anytime and continue later, giving you full freedom to explore Aalst at your own pace and enjoy the adventure.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Difficulty level: Intermediate
- Duration: Around 2 hours
- Tickets: 1 ticket per group (1–4 people, for more players buy additional tickets)
- Start anytime: Choose your start date and time when booking, then play whenever you like
- Required: Smartphone with an internet connection
- How to play: After booking, you’ll receive an email with your personal game link. Simply head to Dirk Martens, Grote Markt, open the link on your phone, and start your journey through Aalst. You can pause the game anytime and continue later, making it the perfect flexible adventure for your own schedule.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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