Corporate escape game in Neuchatel

Transform Neuchâtel's old town into a puzzle-filled playground: a life-sized escape game in the yellow stone alleys, between the castle and the prison tower. Starting at CHF 33 per person.

Departure & Arrival
Place des Halles
Duration
2 hours and 30 minutes
Participants
6 to 3000+
From
33 CHF/person
Neuchâtel

An outdoor escape game for your teams in Neuchâtel

No more closed rooms: our escape game takes place outdoors in Old Neuchâtel. With smartphones in hand, your teams decipher clues and solve puzzles as they make their way from the castle to the collegiate church, working together against the clock. It’s the perfect way to build team cohesion and test communication skills—and we can move the activity indoors if the weather calls for it. City Games takes care of everything, for groups ranging from 6 to 3,000+ participants.

Fancy a challenge that's out of the ordinary? In the yellow sandstone alleyways, from the castle to Place des Halles, Neuchâtel becomes a life-sized puzzle ground. And in bad weather, the escape game moves indoors without losing any intensity: you're covered. Receive your offer in 2 minutes.

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Outdoor

The open-air riddle

Your teams search through old Neuchâtel, from the castle to the collegiate church, with clues in hand and the clock ticking. The format that reveals the sharpest minds.

Escape room

Indoor Version 100 % at your location or in a room: same puzzles, same suspense, sheltered from the weather. Ideal for winter or at the end of the day.

Need a virtual or hybrid format ? Discover all our solutions

The game

How to play the escape game in Neuchâtel

01

The principle

Teams of 4 to 6 people, each tackling a geolocated puzzle trail. Objective: solve as many challenges as possible before time runs out.

02

Riddles

Observation, logic, cryptography, photo challenges, and manuals—every corner of the old town hides its clue.

03

The land

From the castle to the collegiate church, through the yellow sandstone alleyways, old Neuchâtel becomes your open-air playground.

04

In the room if needed

Version 100 % indoor at your premises or in a seminar room if the weather turns — indoor backup guaranteed up to 48 hours before.

Allow 2.5 hours on average, adjustable from 1 to 3 hours. Want a different format? See the Team building in Neuchâtel or us Corporate outings in Switzerland.

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How does it work?

How does your escape game in Neuchâtel work?

A simple concept, tailored to your preferences. With City Games, an escape game in Neuchâtel is played in teams, smartphone in hand, as you tackle creative, athletic, and observational challenges — whatever the chosen activity.

Your choice

Self-run

The application only, without a facilitator: simple, without logistics, and at the best price.

Self-run
Recommended
Online

A dedicated host orchestrates your game remotely: briefing, energy, and live follow-up.

Hosted
On site

A dedicated host runs everything on site in Neuchâtel, from A to Z. The premium experience.

Turnkey

The process remains the same: a briefing (by your host or via the app), the formation of teams of 4 to 6, a geolocated route punctuated by challenges and live scoring, followed by the score reveal. Allow for an average of 2 hours and 30 minutes, adjustable from 1 to 3 hours depending on your schedule.

City Explorer, Escape Game, Party Quiz… All our activities work the same way: you choose the game, and City Games takes care of everything else. Getting your teams together in Neuchâtel is always a good idea to strengthen cohesion.

Zones & Surroundings

Neuchâtel, the playground for your investigation

Old Town alleyways

A labyrinth of cobblestone alleys and yellow stone houses, the old town hides the first clues: sculpted details and discreet passages to track down.

Fountain of Justice

Around this Renaissance fountain and its allegorical statues, an observation puzzle awaits players: every symbol counts.

Prison Tower (Tour des Prisons)

Former medieval dungeon, the tower and its narrow stairs house a timed challenge where the group collaborates to find the key.

Neuchâtel Castle

In the courtyards and along the ramparts, a final chapter blends the history of the places with logic challenges to unravel the final plot.

Why Neuchâtel

Why Neuchâtel is ideal for an escape game

The old town of Neuchâtel, compact and labyrinthine, is an ideal setting for a life-size escape game. Your teams progress from clue to clue through the cobblestone alleys, decipher inscriptions on the yellow stone facades, and uncover the secrets of the castle. Each puzzle requires observation, logic, and coordination: it's impossible to solve alone; everything depends on the team.

CUSTOM MADE

An escape room scenario tailored to your team

Whether you’re beginners or seasoned players, a small team or hundreds of participants: we tailor the difficulty and the number of puzzles. Start from your location or the Old Town; choose an outdoor version or a 100% indoor version—with a guaranteed indoor backup up to 48 hours before.

Our formats in Neuchâtel

Discover our 4 formats in Neuchâtel

Each format has its own dedicated page — click on the one that suits you.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions Neuchâtel

What is an outdoor escape game?

An immersive riddle hunt: your teams move through the old town, solving challenges on site, with no locked rooms.

How many teams at the same time?

From 6 to over 3000 players, launched in parallel on the same course, with a final ranking.

Is Neuchâtel worth knowing?

Not at all: the puzzles are solved by direct observation of the locations and lead to the discovery of the city.

Does the escape game take place in bad weather?

Yes, indoor version up to 48 hours in advance in case of bad weather.

They trust us

Over 1,000 companies have experienced a team-building event with us
Nearby

Cities near Neuchâtel

Our events are mobile – find us in the towns around Neuchâtel as well.