Bologna's Conspiracy: Self-Guided Exploration Game & Walking Tour

This is a self-guided exploration game crafted by a passionate local storyteller and played through the shadowed streets of Bologna. You will explore 13 different locations while following the story of an envoy of the Podestà investigating a murdered scribe and a missing document. At each location, you'll solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues on monuments, graffiti, and facades. The route winds through Centro Storico, blending real history with rumors only longtime residents know.

Starting from Piazza del Nettuno, the stops are spaced an average of around 300m apart, with each location taking around 13 min to complete. The route also passes through Marco Minghetti, Museo della Storia di Bologna and Chiesa dei Santi Bartolomeo e Gaetano. At each location, you'll solve a challenge and receive instructions for the next chapter.

DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups will be involved. The full route covers approximately 3.7 km (2.3 mi) and takes around 3:00h to complete. You can play it any day, at any time. Languages available: EN, IT, ES, DE, FR, PT, NL, RO.