City exploration game

Stock Mania

3Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 100 min 2.4 km Amsterdam App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

In this quest you will visit hidden spots that tell part of the 750 years of history of the city of Amsterdam. You will uncover remarkable facts and learn about the unique role that Amsterdam has played in the development of trade and stocks. 

You will discover how the demand for spices led to an increasing number of trade voyages to the Far East, and how stocks were invented to finance those trading expeditions. 

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Finance people, economics students and history lovers follow the spice trade from Beursplein past Dam and the Munt to the Amstel, learning how stocks were invented to fund voyages to the Far East. It takes about 1 hour 45 minutes over 2.4 km, with a puzzle at each stop. If you want a live guide to question about share trading, or a short indoor outing, pick something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Wall street is often referred to as the epicenter of finance, but Amsterdam can be a good contender for being the cradle of modern finance. The first registration of company stock was open to the public in the Nes street in 1602. Some of the early stock owners have amassed big fortunes, but not everyone handled this richness well...

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Amsterdam

A · Start

Beursplein 5, 1012 GZ Amsterdam, Netherlands

B · Finish

Amstel 216, 1017 AJ Amsterdam, Netherlands

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Koyaanisqatsi.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Koyaanisqatsi

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a phone game about the history of stocks?
Yes. You play it on your phone as a self-guided walk. The app leads you from place to place, tells the story of each spot and sets a puzzle in what is in front of you. The theme is how the spice trade led to the invention of stocks in Amsterdam.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Beursplein and finishes by the Amstel, so it does not return to the start. In between you pass Dam, Beurspoortje, Ship, Stadsbank, Column, Begijn, Munt, Treasure room and Reguliersgracht, covering about 2.4 km on foot.
How long does it take?
Most players take about 1 hour 45 minutes, including the walking and the puzzles. You can pause along the way and continue later, so there is no need to finish it in one go.
Do we need to book a time or pay to play?
No booking is needed and the quest is free to play. You can start whenever suits you, with no group to join and no guide to meet, and everyone in your party can follow along together.

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