The Case of the Black Cat

The prime suspect has four paws.

A necklace disappears from the safe at Opera, and the security footage shows a cat carrying the jewel in its mouth. Join detective Kostek and head to Mill Island on the trail of Bydgoszcz’s most unusual suspect. Expect puzzles, coded messages and a story in which it is hard to know whom to trust.

Time

1.5 h

Distance

2 km

Difficulty

Easy

Languages

PL / EN / DE

60,00 zł

For one code for the whole team

Your mission

A cat can knock a glass off a table. But open a safe and steal a necklace? Even Kostek Strzałkowski, a self-appointed detective and the creator of the “Bydgoskie Tajemnice” channel, has his doubts. Yet the footage from Opera leaves no room for argument: a black cat is carrying away a jewel intended for an upcoming premiere.

Step into Kostek’s shoes and find out where this extraordinary trail leads. The investigation takes you along the Brda, across Mill Island and through the streets of the Old Town. You will put witness statements in order, open virtual locks and decipher messages in Morse code. Look for clues both in the app and in the details of the places you pass.

“The Case of the Black Cat” combines a detective mystery with humour and a chance to discover Bydgoszcz. You will need a keen eye, a little ingenuity and a willingness to question your first suspicions. Finding the cat is one thing. Working out who is really behind the theft is quite another.

How to start?

01

Buy a code

Choose a game and buy a code. You will receive it by email after purchase.

02

Download the app

Download Zu-CityGames and enter the code in the app.

03

Head into the city

Go to the starting point. The app will lead you through tasks.

No booking required. No host. At your own pace.

Your adventure starts here

Jerzy Sulima-Kamiński Bridge
Old Market Square, Bydgoszcz

Check the location and plan your way to the starting point.

What to expect while playing?

Story

Discover new chapters and be part of a story in the city.

Tasks

Look around, find clues and look for answers together.

App

The story, tasks and hints wait in the Zu-CityGames app.

Hints

Stuck? Use the hints to continue.

They already played. See what they think

Kaśka
Kaśka
Reviewer
5/5

Fajny spacer po Cytadeli!

5 months ago
Mikołaj F.
Mikołaj F.
Reviewer
4/5

Zagraliśmy, bo znajomi nam polecili. Ogólnie spoko, ale jedna zagadka nas pokonała. I niby jak już jesteś pod tym czymś, czego szukasz, to to widać, ale długo się naszukaliśmy. Fajne są podpowiedzi.

5 months ago
Hubi
Hubi
Reviewer
5/5

Dużo szyfrów i zagadek, gdzie trzeba się chwilę zastanowić.

5 months ago

Before you head into the city

Can we manage if we’ve never played a city game before?

Of course! Our games are also designed for people who are just starting their adventure with city games. The app guides you through the entire story step by step, and if you get stuck, you can use the hint system.

Before purchasing, it’s worth checking the game’s difficulty level. If this is your first adventure, we recommend starting with one of the easier games.

💡 Pro tip: During the game, check the Story and Fun Facts sections. You can return to previous events and information at any time – they may sometimes come in handy when solving later puzzles!

Each purchased code activates the game on one phone. That doesn’t mean you have to play alone, though – many people enjoy the adventure as a couple, with family or with a group of friends, all using one device.

If you prefer each participant to have the game on their own phone, you’ll need a separate code for each device.

After purchasing, you’ll receive an access code. Enter it in the app or simply open the link in the email. You’ll then see a short tutorial showing you how to use the app.

You can start the game on any day and at any time — no reservation is required. Just head to the starting point and begin your adventure.

No. The game code is not assigned to a specific date or time. You can buy it in advance and start the game whenever you like – for example, a week or even a month later.

The code is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.

Yes. Your progress is saved, so you can pause the game and return to it whenever it suits you.

Ready for an adventure?

One code. One team. Your next adventure.

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