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City exploration game
Secret Society in Munich: Test of the Lion
4.79Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 130 min 3 km Munich App-guided
Play in
EnglishGerman
The experience
About this quest
Please only play if you like solving hard puzzles! This game is like a difficulty escape room game.
In this adventure full of riddles and mystery, you will visit the significant sites of Munich, blended in with an immersive story. You will unravel the secret of your long-lost friend, but also the hidden heroes forgotten by history.
The puzzles range from normal to difficult. I recommend this game only to players who love challenging puzzles, and not to anyone looking for a city walking tour.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Escape-room fans, couples and small squads who like being properly stumped get about two and a quarter hours of normal-to-difficult riddles over 3 km, from the Mariensäule past the Residenz and the Bavarian State Library to the Siegestor, tied to the story of a long-lost friend. If you want an easygoing sightseeing walk or are bringing young children, these advanced puzzles will frustrate more than delight.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Uncover forgotten stories: tales of the wartime occupation and the resistance of White Roses, where history and mystery blur into a story you piece together yourself.
Experience Munich like a local and solve medium to hard puzzles and enjoy the workout of your brain.
Hint: Use real-life elements but NO need to enter buildings.
Optimal for 2-4 ppl
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.79 / 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
Munich
A · Start
Marienplatz 22, 80331 München, Germany
B · Finish
80539 Munich, Germany
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by T&Y Playgrounds.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by T&Y Playgrounds
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
- Step Into the Story
- Difficulty level: ADVANCED 🔴🕵️♂️
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Squad Challenge
- Loved by couples
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is the secret society game in Munich?
It is a self-guided outdoor puzzle quest played on your phone. A story about a long-lost friend and heroes forgotten by history leads you through ten stops in central Munich, and at each one you solve a riddle hidden in what is in front of you, much like an escape room.
How hard are the puzzles on this Munich quest?
It is rated advanced. The puzzles range from normal to difficult, and the game is recommended only for players who love challenging riddles. If you mainly want a city walking tour with light clues, a gentler quest will suit you better.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at the Mariensäule and finishes at the Siegestor, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass St. Peter, Alter Hof, the Residenz Museum, the Dianatempel, the Berlin Wall monument, the Historisches Kolleg, the Bavarian State Library and Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, about 3 km in total.
How long does it take, and can we pause?
Most players take about two and a quarter hours, walking and puzzles included. You can pause and continue later. Charge your phone fully or bring a power bank, and on sunny days take a hat, sunscreen and enough water, since the whole route is outdoors.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, it works well as a squad challenge, and one ticket covers the whole group playing together. There is no set time slot and no guide to meet: you start whenever you are ready at the Mariensäule and play at your own pace.
Who is the Secret Society in Munich quest for?
It is for players who enjoy a more puzzle-focused outdoor mystery. The fictional Lion League story asks you to solve demanding clues around significant Munich locations.
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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OUTDOOR INVESTIGATION IN MUNICH
A detective-style mission through Munich
Secret Society in Munich: Test of the Lion is for players who enjoy spy, detective or investigation stories and want a city route with clues instead of a passive walk. The city becomes the setting for the mission.
The route starts at Mariensäule and finishes at Siegestor over 3 km, with 10 challenge locations. Typical duration: 95 min; 3 km walking route; 10 challenge locations
Choose this for an outdoor investigation you control. Choose an escape room when a contained indoor set and fixed session are more important. Playable languages: English, German.
