Curious Oxford: The Watch Thief

4.83 (18 ratings)
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Step into the historic streets of Oxford as the sole heir of the legendary watchmaker, Alfred Du Pont. Proudly adorning your wrist is his magnum opus, a mesmerizing timepiece etched with mysterious symbols and bearing an enigmatic, uneven tick. 

But as you ponder its secrets amidst the bustling crowd, disaster strikes—a cunning thief seizes the moment and your treasured inheritance vanishes. Embark on a thrilling chase through the cobblestone lanes of Oxford, deciphering cryptic clues and unraveling the legacy of the greatest watchmaker in history. 

Will you reclaim Du Pont's masterwork before time runs out?
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Places you will visit

15

It will take you

54-84 mins

You will walk

6570 steps

Total distance

5 km

Storyline

You are the sole heir of Alfred Du Pont, the greatest watchmaker in history.

You come to Oxford wearing your inheritance: his final watch, his masterwork. It is covered in ancient sigils and mathematical symbols. You study it as the crowd brushes by, listening to its irregular tick...why did he tell you to bring it here?

Someone bumps into you. You apologise. You look down at your wrist again. The watch is gone! You glimpse the thief push through the crowd. You give chase

Game route

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Starting point The Heads
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK
Finish point The Chalkboard
Broad St, Oxford OX1 3AZ, UK
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Ratings and Reviews

4.83

18 ratings

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KTea

28 Oct 2023

Armine Mkrtchyan

26 Sep 2023

Alice WU

22 Sep 2023
My first time being in Oxford and also first time doing the treasure hunt such an adventure

E C

07 Aug 2023

Juliette

05 Aug 2023

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  • Discover new places

    As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.

  • Solve puzzles, crack riddles

    You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.

  • Learn fun history

    Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.

  • Role-play

    Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.

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