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Real-world city hunts · Self-guided

Turn the city into a real-world treasure hunt

A self-guided city scavenger hunt through real landmarks: follow the clues, find the exact object and verify it with a photo.

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Your briefing

Confidential Field guide — playable cities

Hello, Detective X.
Thank goodness you're finally here.

DetectiveX turns sightseeing into a self-guided treasure hunt. Each place hides exact objects in streets, museums and landmarks; three clues guide you without giving the target away.

Choose five places or open a full city, investigate at your own pace, and photograph each find for an on-location match. Your trip becomes a case only you can solve.

— DetectiveX HQ

P.S. This briefing will self-destruct after reading. Kidding — but it really is confidential.

The mission

How a DetectiveX city hunt works

A real-world travel game, from choosing a city to closing your case.

  1. 01

    Choose a city and place

    Pick a playable city, then choose a landmark or themed route. Start with five places or unlock the full city for seven days.

  2. 02

    Solve three clues

    At each place, three clues lead to one exact real-world object without revealing the target photo.

  3. 03

    Verify your find

    Take a photo on location. DetectiveX compares it with the hidden target so you can confirm the match and save the discovery.

  4. 04

    Complete the city challenge

    Finish five eligible places to claim a city-specific DetectiveX fridge magnet where delivery is supported.

Passes last seven days from the moment you press Start. Venue admission, opening hours and local rules remain separate.

Evidence wall

Field photos from detectives on assignment

Each one is the moment a clue cracked open.

Exhibit A — a closer look at the evidence, British Museum
Exhibit A — a closer look at the evidence, British Museum
Exhibit B — the Great Court, clue 04 secured
Exhibit B — the Great Court, clue 04 secured
Exhibit C — two detectives close the case at Big Ben
Exhibit C — two detectives close the case at Big Ben
Exhibit D — trailing a lead down Whitehall
Exhibit D — trailing a lead down Whitehall
Exhibit E — case-closed night at the agency
Exhibit E — case-closed night at the agency

FAQ

The interrogation room: you ask, we answer

What is DetectiveX?

DetectiveX is a real-world treasure hunt and self-guided city scavenger hunt. At each landmark, follow three clues to an exact object and photograph it to verify your discovery.

Which cities can I play in?

Playable city hunts are available in London, Paris, Istanbul, Dubai, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore and Bangkok. More destinations can appear in the app as previews before their cases open.

Is DetectiveX a walking tour?

It is a self-guided travel game rather than a scheduled tour. Choose available places or routes and explore at your own pace, while checking venue opening hours, admission requirements and local rules.

How does photo verification work?

The target image stays hidden behind fog. Use the three clues, find the exact object on location and take a photo; DetectiveX compares your image with the target to check the match.

What does a city pass include?

Choose access to five places or unlock a full city. A pass lasts seven days and starts only when you press Start. Tickets or admission charged by venues are not included.

Can I play solo, with friends or as a family?

Yes. Play alone, as a couple, with friends or as a family. Stay aware of traffic and your surroundings, supervise younger players, and respect every venue's access and photography rules.

Your next city is a case

A real-world treasure hunt is waiting

Choose a playable city, follow the clues and find what ordinary sightseeing misses.

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