A city mystery in Gothenburg gives you another reason to stop along the promenade. Instead of just choosing the next café, you follow a story and solve clues together. The mystery in Haga takes place in the Haga district and begins at Haga Church. It is a self-guided murder mystery where the booklet, the surroundings, and the Archive on your phone go together. Here you will find a practical guide for the visit, whether you are playing with friends, family, or someone you want to get to know better.
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Choose Haga for the game, not just for a coffee break
Haga is known for its older buildings, cobblestone streets, small shops, and cafés. A city mystery uses the location as part of the experience: you need to read, observe, and reason, not just walk a certain distance and answer general questions about Gothenburg.
The Mystery in Haga has its own story and route. The fictional investigation is not a documentary about a real murder and should not be confused with the history of the district. If you want to know how we combine local research with game development, you can read about the craft behind our mysteries.
Meet at Haga Church with all the materials ready
The starting point is Haga Church. Agree on a meeting time and place with everyone who will be playing, and have someone check that the booklet is actually included. If you have ordered online, the delivery must arrive before you start; a digital ticket does not replace the paper materials.
Bring a charged phone with internet access to the Archive, preferably a pen and clothes suitable for the weather. Start by reading the introduction together. Then follow the instructions in the booklet instead of trying to create your own game route between the city's sights.
Make the investigation a group effort
Let one person read the clue while someone else keeps an eye on the map. Stop so that the whole group can hear, and switch roles after a while. This gives everyone a chance to see both the story and the details you are going to investigate.
Distinguish between what you know and what you think. Ask the person who suggests an answer to explain how it relates to the clue before anyone enters it into the Archive. This makes the mystery more of a collaboration than a competition to see who guesses first. Feel free to read the beginner's guide if you have not played a location-based murder mystery before.
Let the break suit the game and the district
There are plenty of opportunities to arrange a separate coffee break in Haga. Choose a natural break when you have finished reading a clue and know where to continue. Check the current opening hours of the café you want to visit; food and drinks are not included in the booklet.
Be considerate of residents, shops, and others moving around the area. Stop off to the side of the walkway when you read, and only visit the locations and follow the instructions specified by the game. Just because a house looks exciting does not mean you should enter a private courtyard. More ideas for the time around the game can be found in our Haga guide.
Choose according to the group's circumstances
This setup involves walking, reading, and spending time outdoors. Ask us before purchasing if you need to assess the materials, accessibility, or whether the content is right for your particular group. A historic district is not automatically accessible in the same way for everyone.
For larger groups, you also need to consider that everyone should be able to see and hear the materials. Use the current product information when choosing the number of booklets. On the product page for The Mystery in Haga, you will find the booklet that comes with the Gothenburg experience. For a more general introduction, you can read what a city mystery is and how it works.
Local visitor information
Check the current opening hours and visiting conditions for each business.
The mystery in this guide
Frequently asked questions
Where in Gothenburg does the mystery in the article take place?
The article is about the Mystery in Haga, starting at Haga Church. Follow the current product information and the booklet's own instructions on site.
Is the booklet or the Archive the entire game on its own?
No. The physical material, real locations, and the Archive on your mobile phone go together. Bring the right booklet and a charged mobile phone with internet access.
Is this a guided tour of Haga?
No. You explore and play yourselves. It is a fictional murder mystery and not a staffed historical tour with a guide.
When do we need to order the booklet for our Gothenburg trip?
Order with enough time before the trip and check the current delivery information. The online purchase provides a physical booklet that must have arrived before you can follow the game on site.
How can everyone in the group take part in the clues?
Read important parts aloud and summarize what you see in your surroundings. Take turns holding the booklet and let everyone contribute a theory before the group gives its answer.
Are snacks, restaurants, or other visits in Haga included?
No. The mystery is the game activity itself. You plan and pay for snacks, meals, and other visits separately and check the current opening times of each venue.