Hidden Gems of Cambridge: Ghosts of the Past
Play a city exploration game in Cambridge and uncover its hidden gems! Follow clues and solve puzzles in the city centre to unlock local stories. You’ll learn the myth of how Newton built the Mathematical bridge himself and what saint is the patron of travelers.
Are you ready to discover Cambridge?
- Best during the day
- Instagrammable
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
47-77 mins
You will walk
5250 steps
Total distance
4 km
Highlights
Check out The Mathematical Bridge on the river Cam, which connects the two shores of Queens' College.
Find out the name from which originates the town name "Boston".
Walk through the rose garden dedicated to princess Diana!
Storyline
Odd things are happening in Cambridge. Funny flags are exposed on buildings, bicycles' lockers are swapped around and tourists are stolen their caps while they take pictures of King's Chapel. Who's having fun messing around with the town? Rumours are, the soul of someone who had to do with a forgotten College, All Souls.
You, the Cambridgeshire-famous detective Oakley Clueless, were hired to solve the mystery and bring back peace and caps to the town.
Game route
Starting point The Pitt Building
The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, Cambridge CB2 1RP, UKFinish point Cambridge Union
9 Bridge St, Cambridge CB2 1UB, UK
Get the app and you're all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
How does a
game look like?
Discover new places
As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.
Solve puzzles, crack riddles
You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.
Learn fun history
Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.
Role-play
Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.
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