The City Games: The Unlucky Apprentice - immerse yourself in Sofia's literary heritage

Experience Sofia's literary heritage with the City Games: The Unlucky Apprentice from Makaroon.bg

If you are a seeker at heart and love to solve various mysteries, this adventure is your next mission!

This is an incredible outdoor game, on the streets of Sofia, that will immerse you in our literary heritage and will show you how fun and interesting historical facts are.

It is suitable for anyone who wants to experience a different adventure in which history comes to life.

This game will transform you into the Unlucky Apprentice.

“The Unlucky Apprentice” is a culturally enriching experience that will take you through the history of Sofia’s literary district, telling you interesting facts about notable personalities through an interactive storyline. Rediscover the city’s cultural heritage while solving challenging riddles and logic puzzles.

This adventure begins with an intriguing scenario in which you play the role of a clumsy student, an apprentice at a local Sofia publishing house in the first half of the last century. You are sent on an urgent mission to collect important information on which the publication of the anniversary issue of a popular literary magazine depends. However, right from the start, you spill your coffee on the instruction sheet. During your mission, you will encounter curious and forgotten stories about great Bulgarian writers and artists, as well as a series of logical tasks that will challenge you and require a clear mind and team spirit.

What to expect?

“The Unlucky Apprentice” consists of 6 puzzles inspired by the literary past of the capital.

You will have to rely on logic, observation and teamwork to navigate the streets and stories of literary Sofia. The game includes text clues, rebuses, real city locations and events from the cultural history of the city.

The route passes through the central part of Sofia (about 2-3 km), and the duration is on average between 1.5 and 2 hours. All you need is a charged phone with internet and a willingness to think and move on foot.

For an optimal experience, it is recommended that the team consist of 3 to 5 people, but there is no limit to the minimum or maximum number of participants.

So, are you ready to experience history? Let's get started!

The service includes:

• Participation in the City Games: "The Unlucky Apprentice" in Sofia
• Instructions and link to the game by email
• The voucher is valid for all participants in the game

Additional information:

• The game lasts about 1.5-2 hours.
• For an optimal experience, it is recommended that the team consist of 3 to 5 people, but there is no limit to the minimum or maximum number of participants.
• The game consists of 6 riddles, and the route to solve them passes through the central part of Sofia (about 2-3 km on foot).
• The game includes text clues, rebuses, real city locations and events from the cultural history of the city.
• It is mandatory to have a charged phone and a good internet connection, as it is played directly from the phone's browser.
• You do not need to install an application or register anywhere.
• The starting location of the game is Garibaldi Square, and it will also be described in the instructions.
• You will be included in a general ranking based on the number of points received and the time it took you to complete the task.
• The game can be started at any time - it is recommended to play during the daylight hours and in good weather, since the clues are located outdoors.
• It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and shoes according to the weather.
• The service does not include transportation or expenses to the starting point.
• No prior reservation is required - you can play whenever and with whomever you decide.
• On the back of the certificate you will find instructions for accessing the game.
• The certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase

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