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City exploration game
Napoleon's Lost Lion: Mannheim Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.44Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 88 min 1.8 km Mannheim App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Embark on a thrilling adventure through the streets of Mannheim in this engaging walking tour and escape game. As one of Napoleon’s trusted warriors, your mission is to solve the mystery of his missing animal companion.
Traverse the city, encounter iconic statues and landmarks, and interact with historical figures who guide you with riddles and clues along the way. This unique experience blends entertainment and education, making it the perfect choice for adventurers and history lovers alike.
In this mystical quest, you’ll follow the whispers of Napoleon’s secret visit to Mannheim, where his majestic lion mysteriously disappeared into the city’s labyrinth of streets. As you solve riddles and unravel clues, you’ll explore the hidden corners of Mannheim and uncover its fascinating history.
Perfect for families, tourists, and puzzle enthusiasts, this self-guided tour offers an immersive journey through the past while navigating a captivating urban adventure.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This loop starts and ends at Mannheim Castle and covers about 1.8 km through the centre, passing the Jesuit Church, the Wasserturm and Paradeplatz as you search for Napoleon's missing lion among the statues. Friends, couples, families with older children and history-minded visitors get around 90 minutes of riddles set in real monuments. Pick something else if you want a live guide, an indoor game or a night walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Traverse Mannheim's streets, encountering iconic statues and landmarks.
Engage with historical figures, who guide you through the city with riddles!
The game entertains and educates, an ideal choice for those seeking adventure and knowledge
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.44 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Mannheim
A · Start
68131 Mannheim, Germany
B · Finish
Friedrichsplatz, 68165 Mannheim, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Pascal Schmidt.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Pascal Schmidt
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- No attractions ticket(s) required
- Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a live escape game in Mannheim?
It is an outdoor escape game in the city centre, played on your phone rather than in a room. The app leads you between 12 stops, tells the story of each place and sets riddles you solve using the statues and landmarks in front of you, with historical figures giving clues along the way.
Where does the game start and how long does it take?
It starts at Mannheim Castle and loops about 1.8 km through the centre, past the Jesuit Church, the Wasserturm and Paradeplatz, before finishing back at the Castle. Allow around 90 minutes. You can pause at any point and continue later.
Is it suitable for children?
It suits families with older children who enjoy riddles and a story about Napoleon and his lost lion. The puzzles rely on looking closely at statues and landmarks, and the walk covers about 1.8 km over around 90 minutes, so very young children may lose interest.
Do we need to book a time, and can we play as a group?
No time slot is needed: you start whenever you like, without a guide or other groups. One ticket covers your whole group, and no attraction tickets are required for any of the stops on the route.
When is the best time to play?
The route is open 24/7, but it is better during daylight hours, when the statues and murals are easier to see. The whole game is outdoors, so dress for the weather. Temporary construction work may affect parts of the route.
Is Napoleon’s Lost Lion based on a real missing artefact?
The missing-lion mission is fictional. The quest uses Mannheim and Napoleonic-era associations as a setting for an app-guided story and puzzle route.
Is this experience self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you from clue to clue, with no guide or fixed start time. You can begin when it suits you and pause along the way.
How many accesses does our group need?
Classic quests sell access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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A history-led way to explore Mannheim
Napoleon's Lost Lion: Mannheim Walking Tour & Escape Game is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Mannheim to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Mannheim Castle and finishes at Der Löwe over 1.8 km, with 12 challenge locations. Typical duration: 88 min; 1.8 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
