Street Art of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game

A walking game through Manchester, followed on a smartphone, in which players solve clues and puzzles while uncovering the city's history. The outing starts at Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly.

Street Art of Manchester Outdoor Exploration Game is played on foot outdoors. A mobile app guides players from one stop to the next, and each clue must be solved using the surroundings before the next story is unlocked. Participants take on the role of a legendary historical figure linked to the city's origins, and the stories follow how Manchester took shape over the centuries.

The route passes grand civic buildings, historic fortresses and squares, as well as quieter places that are mainly known to locals. Because the puzzles draw on what can be seen along the way, the game suits anyone who enjoys reading a street and piecing together its past. Participants need a smartphone with an internet connection, and the activity takes place outdoors only, without entering private buildings.

The game was designed by local storytellers and is aimed at visitors, couples, families and groups of friends who want to explore the city at walking pace. The starting point is the Travelodge Manchester Piccadilly venue.