Murder on the Marais Express
location_on 3rd & 4th arrondissements, Paris
Instant access · On your phone + PDF
The case
It was in the very secret Passage de l’Ancre that the body of shopkeeper Lucia Vargas was found early in the morning. The evening before the murder, a few shopkeepers heard an argument between Lucia and her fiancé Paul. What happened after that argument? Was it a crime of passion? Who killed Lucia?
In this treasure hunt, step into the shoes of Sergeant Georges and help Commissaire Renard track down the culprit of this terrible murder. There are plenty of mysteries to clear up: are you up to the challenge? Explore the streets of the 3rd and 4th arrondissements, in the heart of the Marais. Follow the instructions, answer questions and solve riddles to crack the case!
For 1 group · Mobile for 12 months · PDF with no time limit once downloaded
info Practical information
- directions_transit Metro/RER: Réaumur-Sébastopol (line 3, Boulevard de Sébastopol exit) or Châtelet (lines 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, RER A, B, D)
- flag Start: Passage de l’Ancre, 30 rue de Turbigo, 75003 Paris
- sports_score Finish: 5 Place des Vosges, 75004 Paris: the garden of the Hôtel de Sully
- family_restroom Open to everyone aged 10 and up
A self-guided mystery walk in Paris
- For adults and teenagers
- 2 to 6 players recommended
- Entirely in the Marais (3rd and 4th arrondissements)
- Street names and signs stay in French, the game guides you in English
- Instant access after purchase: on your phone or as a printable PDF
Questions
How does the treasure hunt work?
Right after purchase you get instant access: the game is played on your phone, step by step, with hints and solutions, even without a network connection. The printable PDF version is included. Play at your own pace, with no guide and no fixed time. The mobile version stays available for 12 months after purchase, and once downloaded the PDF can be used with no time limit: remember to save it, as the download link expires.
How many people can play?
One purchase is valid for one group, with no limit on the number of players: families, groups of friends or team-building teams can all play with the same access code.
Is the game suitable for children?
Yes, it is open to everyone aged 10 and up, so the whole family can take part.
What if we get stuck on a riddle?
The game includes progressive hints and the full solutions, so you can always carry on.
Is everything in English?
The game, the riddles and the booklet are in English. Street names, signs and information boards in Paris stay in French, and some answers are words you read on them: the game tells you when.
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Mobile + PDF · €9
Murder on the Marais Express