Jewish Bucharest: Self Guided Exploration Game

This is a self-guided exploration game played through the shadowed corners of Bucharest. You will explore 11 different locations while following the story of a Jewish survivor retracing her family's path to find the letters her father hid before the war and prove their tragical story was real. At each location, you will solve a real-world puzzle by searching for clues around on statues, monuments or facades, and receive the instructions for the next chapter. The game focuses around the Jewish quarter, mixing real historical facts with local legends. Perfect for history buffs, mystery lovers and urban explorers.

Starting from Yeshua Tova Synagogue, the stops are spaced on average 300m apart, with each location taking around 5-10 min to complete. The route passes through local landmarks & attractions such as Sinagoga Mare, Teatrul Evreiesc de Stat and Biserica Doamnei.

DISCLAIMER: You will explore by yourself using the Questo app on your phone. No physical guide or stranger groups involved. The full route covers about 3.5 km (2.2 mi) and takes around 1:30h to complete. You can play any day, at any time. Languages available: EN.