A double date can be an easy way to try something new without everything having to revolve around a dinner table. When four people share a task, more ideas come to mind, but there is also a risk that one or two people will take over. A mystery gives you a common goal. With a few small choices at the beginning, you can make sure that everyone gets to be part of the experience.
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Decide whether you want to cooperate or compete
For a relaxed double date, we recommend starting as one group. Then you can read the story together and compare your theories at each task. This means less administration and more time to socialize.
If you would rather play in two smaller groups, each group needs to be able to follow its own booklet and instructions. If so, agree on how you will compare the results without disturbing each other or other visitors. The mystery hunt is a self-guided experience, not a staffed competition event with an organizer on site.
Distribute the roles and switch after a while
Let someone read the story, someone follow the map, and others investigate the task. Switch roles during the walk so that the same person isn't always holding the booklet or phone. Feel free to ask the person who has been quiet what they see before you commit to a theory.
One simple rule is that everyone gets to suggest something before you try the answer in the Archive. This doesn't mean you have to agree on everything, just that no one becomes a passive observer. On a double date, a fun discussion is often worth more than a quick solution.
Choose a location based on the whole group
Gamla stan offers you a date in Stockholm's historic quarters. Haga is suitable for a plan in Gothenburg where you want to combine the walk with a fika. Wadköping is an option in Örebro for those who are drawn to wooden houses and courtyard environments.
Start with how easy it is for everyone to get there and how much you want to walk. Also check the conditions if anyone needs an adapted route. Order the booklet or booklets in advance and check the current product information when choosing the quantity.
Bring the day together over a fika
Finish by letting everyone share which theory felt most convincing. If you have played in two groups, this is where you can compare your choices in peace. Avoid shouting solutions between groups during the walk itself.
Book fika or dinner separately if you want to be sure of seats for four, but leave some time for the game. Bring a charged phone, a booklet, and clothes suitable for the weather. More ideas for a larger group can be found in the guide to activities with friends. If you would rather plan for two, our date guide to Gamla stan is available.
More ideas for a joint date activity
Choose a more specific angle for the meeting: how you cooperate, plan the first meeting, or get everyone involved.
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Frequently asked questions
How do we make a double date a joint experience during the mystery?
Let all four people read, observe, and reason, instead of two solving it and two following along. Switch roles and compare ideas before you submit an answer.
Does the double date have to be a competition between the couples?
No. You can play as a group. The goal can be to investigate and solve the case together without points or timing.
Is a coffee break included in the double date setup?
No. A coffee break is a separate suggestion that you plan and pay for yourselves. Check opening hours and leave a time buffer if you book something afterwards.
How do we choose a location for a mystery double date?
Choose a city and environment that all four can visit and feel comfortable in. Take travel, language, and walking conditions into account before choosing the specific product.
How much else should we plan for the same day?
Let one main activity have its own time and only choose the additions you really want to do. Leave room for, for example, dinner, so that the double date doesn't become a schedule you have to rush through.
Can we do the mystery date completely without a mobile phone?
No. The city mysteries use the Archive on a mobile phone with internet access along with the physical booklet. Decide who will bring a charged mobile phone and take turns with the other tasks.
