Halloween Challenge 2026

Once upon a time ... but will there be a happy ending this time too? A dark curse has struck the best-known fairy tales. Their stories have been erased, familiar images mysteriously altered, and the creatures that people have warned children about for centuries have been set free.

Among enchanted forests, blurred memories, and the darkest villains of the fairy-tale world, mysterious messages await you. Only those who correctly interpret their twisted clues and confront the forces behind the curse can save the lost fairy tales.

But beware: Not every character wants you to discover the truth. And some stories should have remained closed forever.

After the challenge starts at 8:00 p.m., you’ll see a map of the play area on our challenge platform, with a total of 30 puzzle stations that you can visit in any order.

If successful, each station earns you 2, 4, 6, or 10 points, depending on the difficulty and time required. If you solve the task, the corresponding number of points will be credited to your account.

Collect as many points as possible in four hours—ideally more than all your competitors. You’ll be competing against well over 100 opposing teams, so you certainly won’t be underchallenged.

It all depends on who’s booking ... Just kidding! During the challenge, you’ll encounter actors portraying the Big Bad Wolf, a grumpy stepmother, a mysterious witch, and a shameless robber. They have funny lines and enigmatic clues for you.

No, don’t worry—we won’t scare you this year either. The spooky factor is based solely on the time of day and the game area. The puzzles will challenge you, but they certainly won’t frighten you.

The Halloween Challenge takes place in all weather conditions. If it cannot be carried out safely due to extreme weather conditions, we will inform you in good time.

Where does the challenge start?
The challenge has neither a fixed starting point nor a fixed end point. Based on the locations and the points, you decide which stations to visit and when. A good strategy helps—completing all the stations is possible, but challenging. Important: Make sure you are already at any location within the game area by 8:00 p.m.

Do we need to prepare?
You need a smartphone with as much battery as possible and an internet connection. We also recommend comfortable clothing and something to write with for taking notes on-site.

How are the puzzles solved?
At the stations, you will find boards, pictures, props, and fairy-tale characters. As soon as you have found a solution, enter it on your smartphone and you will immediately find out whether it is correct.

What happens if we answer incorrectly?
You have five attempts per station. If your fifth answer is also incorrect, that location will be locked and you will not be able to collect any more points there. In this case, simply proceed to the next station.

Will the puzzles be explained at the end?
Yes. Immediately after the challenge ends, you will receive an email with all the correct answers and the corresponding explanations. The winning team will also receive all the information about the prize they have won.

Which team wins?
The team with the most points at the end of the challenge wins. If two or more teams have the same number of points, they all win. The playing time does not matter.

What happens if our battery runs out?
If your battery is running low or the internet is acting up, you can switch to a second smartphone: scan the QR code or click the link—you can then continue playing as normal.

What rules do we have to follow?
- Boards are placed at many puzzle stations. Please leave the stations as you found them.

- You start as a team and should also solve the puzzles as a team. Deliberately splitting up your team to solve several stations at the same time is not allowed and will be monitored by us.

- Teams may be disqualified and removed from the results list for seriously unsporting behavior.

Do you have any more questions? Contact us via chat or email.