Self Guided Secrets of Manchester Exploration Game

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Norwegian and 10 more

In Manchester, the streets hum with life as red-brick buildings meet lively markets and hidden passages. In this City Game Manchester, you join Ada on a heartfelt search for her grandmother’s lost cookbook, uncovering clues across the historic center. This self-guided city game and GPS-based game blends storytelling with discovery, turning your walk into a rich and immersive exploration game.
What makes this experience unique is how it combines sightseeing with gameplay as you uncover hidden spots and iconic places like St Mary’s Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem, John Rylands Library, Manchester Cathedral, and the Royal Exchange Theatre. 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 ideal for fun, competition, and team building.

What's Included

Self-guided Exploration Game
Fun facts and information about the highlights you’ll discover
Instructions and play link for the activity
Smartphone or other devices (bring your own to play)
In-person guide (digital guide in-game only)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

after booking, you receive an email with instructions and your unique game link. Head to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem in Manchester, 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the Secrets of Manchester City Game, a self-guided city game and GPS-based game set in Manchester’s vibrant historic center. This exciting exploration game invites you to uncover hidden gems by solving puzzles, cracking riddles, and completing fun photo challenges. Perfect for visitors and locals, you can play solo or with friends while exploring the city in a unique and interactive way.

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 St. Mary’s Catholic Church, The Hidden Gem.

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 Manchester 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
Supplied by City Game
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Tags

Self-guided Tours
Walking Tours
Escape Rooms
Fun & Games
Scavenger Hunts
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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