Unravel Edinburgh’s secrets with Sherlock’s Secret Challenge. Solve escape room-style puzzles, explore the city, and dive into Arthur Conan Doyle’s history.
- Edinburgh New Town - A game, a walk and a different way to learn some history.
Together with your team you will have to make good use of the kit provided to work through all the puzzles. Each will let you know where to go next, you will collect some interesting tidbits on some of the characters you’ll meet along the way before the grand finale. Logic, deduction and walking are big parts of this game.
The game will finish in the West End of Town. The duration varies greatly from group to group, most groups can finish in under 3h but for some groups its a lot more. You will be in touch with the host via WhatsApp so you need to bring a phone with internet access. Help will be offered throughout by the host but its up to you to ask. By joining you are committing to returning the kit and the end location.
We take groups of up to 7, we think its best with 2-5 players. Children 12 or under don’t need to pay a ticket. The game is complex and we think its not a good fit for those ages but parents know best.
If you’re looking for something different check out our other games: The Pirate’s Riddle and Fantastic Creatures of Edinburgh, also on TripAdvisor.
- Instructions and backpack with materials and puzzles
- 19th century map of Edinburgh
The games resemble those encountered in a puzzle room, but with a twist: you’ll navigate through the narrative of Arthur Conan Doyle’s era in Edinburgh, gleaning fascinating insights throughout the journey. Our treasure hunts distinguish themselves from the rest as we furnish participants with a physical pack, integrating objects with the city’s permanent aspects for gameplay. You’ll solely require your phone for reaching out to the game master for assistance if you encounter any difficulties. A brainchild of local tour guides with a love for gaming, this business is a labor of love, on a smaller scale.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
