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City exploration game

Lords of the Göttingen Boards

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Play at your pace · usually 96 min 1.9 km Göttingen App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

 You arrive in Göttingen, a fallen pro seeking a quiet life.

But the city’s rhythm hits like a heavy bassline. You remember the old creed: “I’ve got the snowboard under my feet, I can fly so high, I can fall so deep.” 

Here, the concrete is your mountain, and the race for the "Source" is about to begin. 

Is this for you?

Who it's for

International students, expats and English-speaking visitors who grew up on 90s crossover rock or board culture get a story game that casts them as a fallen snowboard pro racing through central Göttingen, past the Gänseliesel and St Jacob's. Allow about 1.5 hours for 1.9 km and medium-level puzzles. Anyone wanting a guide to explain Göttingen's history, rather than a fictional snowboard chase, should pick another tour.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  •  In this game you are a retired snowboarder who trades Alpine slopes for historic cobblestones. Chasing the mysterious "Little Green Man" across twelve landmarks, you must master the "urban track" to stop being an "also-ran." From planetary models to medieval spires, you’ll "grab into another world," proving that with a board under your feet, you can truly fly high. 

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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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

Göttingen

A · Start

Geiststraße 1, 37073 Göttingen, Germany

B · Finish

Theaterpl. 9A, 37073 Göttingen, Germany

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 Clue Hunter.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Clue Hunter

Good to know before you play

  • Step Into the Story
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is this a free walking tour of Göttingen?
It is free to play and self-guided, so there is no guide and no group to join. Your phone leads you on foot through 12 stops in the centre, including the Gänseliesel, the Städtisches Museum and the Deutsches Theater, telling the story of each place and setting a puzzle there.
How long does it take?
Most players take around 1.5 hours, including the walking and the puzzles. The route itself is about 1.9 km, so the time goes mostly on reading the story at each stop and working out the medium-difficulty puzzles set in what is in front of you.
Is it suitable for children?
The puzzles are rated medium difficulty and the game is driven by a story about a fallen snowboard pro, so it suits older children and teenagers who enjoy riddles. Younger children may find the puzzles hard going over the full 1.9 km walk.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed. You can start whenever you like, play at your own pace and pause the game, then continue later from where you stopped. Since it is free to play, everyone in your group can simply join in on their own phones or follow along on one.

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