The Drowned City, York
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Highlights
- A playable adventure that unfolds as you explore the streets of York
- Solve puzzles intertwined with the city's sculptures and buildings
- Discover the history and mythology that birthed this great city
- Visit taverns fit for Caesar himself
- Race for the high score or take things at a more leisurely pace, how you play is up to you.
- Clues sent to your phones with help available, the perfect difficulty for all.
- York Minster to St Helen's Square
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Story
Description
History and mythology collide in this interactive tale of ancient York, playable in the city streets. Meet a Roman Emperor, a Norse monster and a Greek sea goddess as you riddle your way through fact and fiction to save the city from certain doom. This team adventure shows you the city's highlights and hidden quirks like no other.
Along the way you will see: Museum Gardens, York Minster, Dean's Park, Treasurer's House, Clifford's Tower, Holy Trinity Church and taverns fit for Caesar himself. All this plus plenty of surprises and historical anomalies revealed through puzzles that immerse you in the city and its thrills. The perfect way for dreamers of all ages to experience the mythology and mystery that make York truly unique.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At these you will solve riddles, explore the story and make decisions that will impact the rest of the game.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start between 11am to 4pm each day
2 - 3 hours across 5.0 km / 3.1 miles
Start Location
Constantine Statue, York Minster, York
End Location
Near St Helen's Square
Communication Methods
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Reviews
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TGI Fridays
Great game, lovely way to discover London hidden gems and history by foot, lots of breaks, puzzles that are not too com…

60 Shades of Awesome
Really fun day. Loved seeing parts of the city I’d not seen before.

The Bees
Absolutely amazing day! Loved every minute. So exciting with amazing routes to experience and memories made. Will defin…

Hello Boys
It was amaaaazing! I really hope you can create other experiences like this in London! Definitely recommend!

HIKIMIKA
GREAT EXPERIENCE!!!!

Rach n Rach
A fabulous street game, absolutely loved it! I’m a Londoner but got to see some hidden spots I didn’t know about, great…

Cheese & Crackers
losts of fun good way to explore the city

T+L
An amazingly fun day across Manchester!

Niki Turns 30
Absolutely loved it. Brilliant clues and lovely tasty treats. Would defo recommend

Malcolm Tongs
Great fun day out! Really well organised and lovely way to see party’s of London you would never normally see.

Lions Think Tank
What fun! So interesting, well planned with a great route around the city. Thought the clues were really clever and rea…

The Restaurant Evictees
Great day out with friends

Sussex Striders
We loved the day- so well themed and the organisation was superb. Hitting the city pubs on a Thursday evening was perha…

Wayfaring As One
Well organised and so much detail. Thank you!

Ridouts Revenge
Exceeded expectations! A really well thought out and enjoyable adventure!

Innovation
So fun! Loved it, great for a work team building activity.

SATC girls
So much fun!! We saw bits of London we've never been to and loved the suggested stops. Great puzzles and clues to solve!

Tailor's Edge
We had a brilliant day at the Race Across The World Experience in London! Really enjoyed seeing parts of London that we…

Harriet’s Birthday Quest
Great fun and the food was fabulous - really good value and would recommend.

Regnard
This was a super afternoon out, seeing some lovely historical parts of London. We are a family of 3 with a teenager so …
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