Worldwide · FOOD & DRINK
Good food & drink games fill their evening slots weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
You’ll follow Sir Francis Drake’s mission along the Thames, solving WhatsApp riddles and finding food stops on a self-guided route. Meet at the Founder's Arms for a three-course British meal, pub lunch, sweets, and London stories. Bring a charged phone with data.
“So much fun! Not too hard…we all had fun with the clues. Enjoyed each of our stops and the learned a lot of London history. Do it! You won’t regret it!”
Use your phone or tablet to explore the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District at your own pace. You will solve team puzzles, learn local history, and enjoy two food stops plus a complimentary drink. The private experience begins and ends at 131 E Exchange Ave.
“Tons of fun the puzzles make you think and are not a breeze. The food is also amazing and if any support is needed there can easily help.”
You solve clues in a booklet as you walk from Rue de l'Ecuyer through Grand Place, Manneken Pis, and Galerie de la Reine, stopping at several bars for Belgian beer tastings. This private, English-language experience takes about three hours and returns to the starting point.
“Super sympa a réaliser des énigmes et des anecdotes sur la ville. On visite différents endroits et on découvre des petits bars sympa et variés”
Start at Brewpub Le Hôpi, learn the rules from a French- or English-speaking host, then use a roadbook to find four tasting bars across Old Lille. You will sample four 12.5 cl beers, solve beer quizzes, spot street art and monuments, and build a recipe for Lille’s next flea market.
“Great tour! It is a nice way to explore Lille centre by foot and to view its local sites, by exploring the local beer culture. We were a group of 7 guys and had good fun! Would definitely recommend this tour.”
Follow guide Andre through River North, the Magnificent Mile, Gold Coast, and Oak Street Beach while solving a fictional murder. Your $82 ticket includes donuts, a Chicago hot dog, deep dish pizza, a surprise dessert, history, architecture, and clue-based game play for groups of up to 15.
“A super fun blend of murder mystery, Chicago architecture, and history. Would definitely recommend to adults or a family. (We have 3 kids 13, 10, and 8, and it was fun for them too!) Andre is an engaging and fun host whom made it a great day fRead more”
Explore Athens from Omonoia Square to the Old Madrasa Gate with the Narratologies app, solving clues around the Central Market, Psyri, Monastiraki, and ancient sites. A facilitator starts and finishes the game, with Greek snacks, souvenir vouchers, and a walk of about two and a half hours.
“The guides were very nice and kind. We discover Athens in a different way! They are two good snacks during the hunt.”
Explore Athens with a live facilitator and the Narratologies app as you solve mythology-themed riddles from Hadrian’s Arch through Plaka and Anafiotika. You’ll visit ancient monuments, taste lukumades with honey, collect digital rewards, and finish on Areopagus Hill beside the Acropolis entrance.
“We did this with 6 adults-we all really enjoyed it! We learned new information about Greece history and culture. Cathereine was a great guide-added humor and interesting stories along the way. We recommend it highly!”
You and your partner follow The Lost Mine story on your phone, solve puzzles, and walk between Golden restaurants for a progressive meal. Food and nonalcoholic drinks are included, hints keep you moving, and the private format works well for couples or small groups.
“Dessert was good but 2 of the stops were only drinks. One stop the food was so bad we threw it out after leaving.”
Follow a mobile puzzle trail from La Fleur en Papier Doré to the Statue of Peter the Great, stopping at famous beer bars, unusual sights, and old-town squares. You solve 12 challenges at your own pace, with no guide, no fixed time limit, and offline access after setup.
“We enjoyed this a lot, visited some great bars we otherwise wouldn't have seen and tried a variety of beers.”
Join a facilitator for a private 2.5-hour street art treasure hunt through Psyri, Metaxourgeio, Omonoia, Keramikos, and Gazi. Solve smartphone riddles, spot works by artists such as Ino and Sonke, enjoy a hot dog or bougatsa, and redeem earned gems for gifts tied to sustainability, empowerment, and innovation.
“I embarked on this self-guided tour despite some initial skepticism, and I was ultimately rewarded. The tour consisted of 15 stops, all dedicated to street art, showcasing various pieces throughout the Psyri area. Each individual point/mural was beautiful and had its own unique style. Highly recommended!”
Join a small group in Louisville at 6 p.m. for Death at the Derby, a three-hour mystery with assigned roles, clues, cocktails or mocktails, and a full meal at three local restaurants. Guides including Sam, Hanna, Christina, and Greta have hosted past outings, with the neighborhood set by your booking date.
“The experience was amazing. The food along with the mystery was so much fun. Sam was the best guide ever! I would totally recommend to all of my friends and family!”
Use your phone to solve 10 puzzles while walking from Dotonbori to Namba Yasaka Shrine. Along the way, learn about takoyaki, horumon, Kuromon Market, Hozenji Temple, Bunraku, and Osaka’s food traditions. There is no guide, so you set the pace and can pause whenever you like.
“The app was so slow we didn't know what direction was what so we gave up. To top it all, it used 3GB of data 🙈🙃. Just have a walk around the area and a Google.”
Follow a facilitator through central Heraklion on a two-hour smartphone treasure hunt inspired by Zorba the Greek. Solve riddles, see Venetian and Ottoman monuments, taste kaltsounia pastries, and collect redeemable gems supporting sustainability, women’s empowerment, and innovation.
“I did it with my 2 kids of 10&12y, it was very intresting to know better the character of Zorba and about his creator. The Hunt is well organized with gourmet breaks and the guide was charming.”
You’ll follow the Narratologies app and a facilitator through Heraklion’s harbor, old town, market, museums, fountains, and churches. Solve place-based riddles, learn local stories, and stop for traditional kaltsoynia pastries and water. Guides such as Angela and Nikos have led this family-friendly hunt.
“The best way to discover the island. We had lots of fun and we learn new things and most important, we liked so much that the questions was about reacting with the place and not, history ones.”
Ride behind an English-speaking local guide for four hours through Da Nang, Son Tra Peninsula, Linh Ung Pagoda, and the city’s three bridges. Guide Kanh is noted for explaining the city and its local flavors. Three dishes, water, a soft drink, entrances, and motorcycle transport are included.
“It was really bad weather om the day, but it was still an excellent tour. Saw the sights of Da Nang and eat some interesting streetfood. The guide did a good job of explaining everything.”
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