How to Play
Secret City Mission is a real-world adventure game, like an escape room but you solve clues and puzzles using your phone to guide you around Greenwich. You’ll start at the Old Brewery pub and use WhatsApp to interact with characters in the game. Make sure you've accepted WhatsApp's latest terms and conditions in order to interact with business numbers like ours.
Our game begins at the Old Brewery pub in Greenwich Once you’re there, follow the instructions in your confirmation email to begin the game. Make sure to do this only when you arrive at the pub and not before.
Once you've purchased the game code for your group, you can start the game any time between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10:30am and 3pm on Sunday's.
Please note - the game goes through Greenwich Park and the grounds of the Greenwich Museum. The gates for these shut at 4:45pm so we cannot offer later start times. See Greenwich Park opening times for more information.
The game typically lasts between 2 to 4 hours (excluding breaks), depending on your choice of route, pace and puzzle-solving skills.
Breaks are also included throughout the game, totalling up to 1 additional hour. You can skip these though if you'd prefer just to keep going.
Our game is designed for teams of 2-6 players but can also be done solo.
Our end location is secret, but will be on Greenwich's waterside.
You need to have WhatsApp installed and set-up on one of your team's phones in order to play. Make sure you've accepted WhatsApp's latest terms and conditions in order to interact with business numbers like ours.
Your whole team will be able to access the game by following the instructions in your confirmation email. You will all have to enter responses to the clues in order to receive the messages on your phone.
You will receive a message at the end of the game with your overall time. If you've made it into our top five, you'll be included in our leaderboard! It's updated every week, so check back here when to see how your team fared against the competition!
You will get a real sense of achievement when you complete your secret mission. Sadly though we cannot provide any physical prizes at this time.
Booking
Yes, booking in advance is essential to secure your game slot. You can purchase a game code on our booking page.
To purchase a game code for Secret City Mission, simply head to our booking page. You will be emailed your joining instructions after you've booked.
First, check the spam or junk folder of your email for the confirmation - it will come from our booking partners, TXGB. If you still can't find, please get in contact using the form below and we'll get back to you.
Please note - whilst we try and be as responsive as we can, it can take us up to 48 hours to respond to you.
You can play the game at any time between 10am and 3pm, Monday to Saturday, and 10:30am and 3pm on Sunday's. You can change your start time up to 12 hours beforehand. We don't guarantee refunds, but will consider them on a case-by-case basis. If you would like to apply for a refund, please use the contact form below and we will get back to you.
Please note - whilst we try and be as responsive as we can, it can take us up to 48 hours to respond to you.
Accessibility
Most of the route is wheelchair-friendly, but Greenwich has a lot of hills and there are some areas with cobblestones and steps. We have included wheelchair accessible routes to avoid steps in certain parts of the game, but please contact us in advance if you have any queries or want to know more.
Whilst the clues are designed for adults and require adult-level thinking power to solve, children are welcome to tag along.
The game involves visiting licensed premises such as pubs. Children are welcome in these locations when accompanied by adults. If a group has under-18s in it, make sure there's an adult with them.
Every care has been taken to select a safe route around Greenwich. However you will be crossing some busy roads as you go around and interacting with real-world places. Please be careful. You are responsible for your own safety. Secret City Mission does not accept liability for any accidents, injuries or damage caused.
Unfortunately not. The game can only be played in English. You will need a good grasp of the English language in order to fully immerse yourself in the clues we provide.
The game can be played in most weather conditions, but we recommend bringing an umbrella or raincoat if the forecast predicts rain. In case of severe weather, you can reschedule your booking.
Please note - whilst we try and be as responsive as we can, it can take us up to 48 hours to respond to you.
Yes, the game is dog-friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friend along.