Spy Catcher TextTrail Game (Self-Guided Adventure)
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Greater London
Embark on a 2-hour spy adventure in London. Solve cryptic clues, explore historical sites, and become a hero or villain. Starts at Trafalgar Square.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Trafalgar Square - YOU CANNOT ACCESS YOUR GAMECODE VIA THE TRIPADVISOR ’TICKET’ LINK. IT WILL BE GENERATED MANUALLY AND SENT TO YOU BY TEXT. You don’t need a time slot: turn up and play any day, any time during daylight hours. All you need is a mobile phone with a UK number. Get an e-SIM with a UK number for as little as £5 (eg from Lycamobile).

The game is for adults or teens with an interest in history, puzzles & walking.

This is an adventure walk, not a race, so move at your own pace & stop at any time for a drink or a rest or to explore a place of interest en route. Play on your own terms: don’t feel you have to hurry or solve every clue. Use Google Maps or text HELP, HINT or SKIP to get through the game faster.

The game is wheelchair & buggy accessible with 6 step-free detours so you miss nothing. It is 6.5km & starts/ends at Trafalgar Square.

Activate your gamecode, choose a team name, join team members then text BEGIN to start your game. You receive a reply setting the scene & giving cryptic directions to the next location using mainly anagrams & visual landmarks. There will be clues to solve; and all your answers will build towards a final solution to be revealed at the end of the game.

What's Included
  • Unique combination of history, mystery, and adventure
What's Not Included
  • Network charges for SMS/texts sent/received to/from your phone or (if relevant) any e-SIM purchase.
Additional Information

Embark on a covert mission to uncover a mole within the intelligence services. Follow a series of enigmatic clues and instructions sent to your mobile device. Prove your patriotism and assist the nation in its critical time. But which nation? Master the hidden paths and secret channels of espionage. Visit dead-drops, look for signals, and decipher a cryptic message that could make you a hero or a villain. The choice is yours.

This 2+ hour adventure through the shadows is a journey, not a race. There are countless opportunities to pause for breaks, refreshments, or to explore points of interest at your own pace. The route is selected for its beauty, relative tranquility, and historical significance. Our directions are cleverly disguised but easy to follow. Our clues are skillfully crafted but always in plain sight. All you need is your phone and a steady nerve.

  • Starts & Ends: Trafalgar Square
  • Distance: 6.5km
  • For adults & teens interested in history, puzzles & walking.
Location
Trafalgar Square
There is no guide to meet you: your guide is your phone! Activate your gamecode using a UK mobile number, then choose a team name & add team members. When your team is ready and assembled in Trafalgar Square, the Team Leader can text BEGIN to the SideWalks number to start the game.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Annahendy14
Mar 10, 2024
Really fun adventure, finding clues and discovering hidden bits of London - Fantastic! Had a lovely couple of hours discovering and learning about bits of London you would otherwise just walk past without noticing. Amazing how many central locations were Cold War spy bases or dead drop sites. We even managed to decode the message at the end. The clues were fun and not too difficult (and you can get hints and help at any stage), and it was great to be able to stop for a drink or bite to eat wherever you want. Really good value - and great exercise too! Can't wait to try another one - Sherlock Holmes Murder trail next!
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