It is easy to fall into the same date routine: a table, something to eat, and then home. If you want to change the scenery without complicating the day, Haga is a great alternative. The small shops and cafes provide natural stops along the walk. With a mystery to solve, you also have something to be curious about together, even if you already know each other well.
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Meet at Haga Church
The Mystery in Haga begins at Haga Church. Choose a clear meeting point and read the first part together before you set off. The booklet guides you through the story, so you do not have to plan a route between the game locations yourself.
If you are visiting Gothenburg for the weekend, it is a good idea to schedule the activity for a continuous block of time. Also factor in the journey to Haga and allow time for a break. Order the booklet in advance; wait for it to arrive before expecting to be able to play.
Alternate between discovering and discussing
Haga is more than just a backdrop for your date. In a location-based mystery, you will have a reason to notice details in the surroundings that you would easily miss on an ordinary walk. Read the clues carefully and help each other distinguish between what you actually see and what you guess.
One person can follow the map while the other reads aloud. Switch roles after a while. When you want to try an answer, use the Archive according to the booklet's instructions. You need your phone for the game, but it does not need to be out between every stop.
Plan a coffee break without locking in the whole day
Haga Nygata is a natural route for coffee breaks and small shops. Choose a cafe that suits you when you want to take a break, or check the opening hours of a favorite spot in advance. It is easier to enjoy the moment if you do not have to make it to three different places at a specific time.
Over coffee, you can summarize your theories: who do you suspect, what evidence supports it, and which clue made you unsure? A break does not have to mean that you drop the story. Food and drinks are purchased separately and are not included with the booklet.
Tailor the date to you, not the other way around
Wind and rain affect an outdoor date, even in an area with many cafes. Choose a day and time that feels right for you, bring protection for the paper booklet, and reschedule in really bad weather. Do not expect the entire game to be playable indoors.
If you want to extend the day, you can continue with your own walk or dinner after the mystery. Skansen Kronan is a separate excursion suggestion for those who want to walk up and see the view, not a promised part of the game route. More local ideas can be found in our guide to Haga.
Local visitor information
Check the current opening hours and terms of visit for each business.
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Frequently asked questions
How does a mystery date in Haga work?
You read the booklet, follow the map, examine your surroundings, and use the Archive on your phone according to the instructions. Both can help you solve the fictional case.
Do we need to have played a murder mystery before?
You don’t need to know the solutions or have a game master. Read the instructions together and give each other time to think and reason.
Can we order the game online on our way to Haga?
When you buy online, a physical booklet is sent out, which you will need on location. Order it in time for the date; your phone and purchase receipt are not a substitute for the materials.
How should we divide the tasks on a mystery date?
Take turns reading, using the map, and making observations. Explain how you are thinking before you choose an answer; this makes the task a joint effort, even if you discover different things first.
Does a coffee break at one of Haga’s cafés come with the game?
No. Food, drinks, and other purchases are not included with the booklet. Feel free to plan a separate coffee break, and check the opening times and any terms and conditions of the establishment.
Is the murder case in Haga based on a real criminal investigation?
No. The mystery’s murder case is fiction. Real locations and historical inspiration may be included in the game, but the story should not be interpreted as non-fiction true crime.
