"Find-the-code: CO₂ Attack including Augmented Reality" Escape Game Aarau

A maniacal criminal is threatening Aarau. He has hidden CO₂ capsules in ventilation systems that will open in 2 hours and 30 minutes if you can’t crack the secret code by then.

His message is:

• He wants politicians to take stronger action against CO₂ emissions.
• He installed CO₂ capsules in the ventilation systems of several large buildings, set to automatically release exactly after 2 hours and 30 minutes.
• The activation is controlled by a secret code that is well protected.
• He’s launching a contest to spread his message further and has hidden clues around Aarau that will help you crack the secret code.

You start the timer, work together as a team to solve puzzles at various locations, and chat with the crazed criminal. Collaboration is key as you solve each puzzle together.

Along the way, explore the alleys with colorful gables in the historic old town and other spots in Aarau. These include places like the Haldentor, Kasinopark, Schlossmühle, and the Aare river. You’ll also learn interesting facts about lung health.

You can visit the puzzle locations in any order you like. Together, decide the fastest route and the best strategy. The total route is about 4 to 5 km long. In the end, put the puzzle pieces together to find the solution.

• Are you unable to make it on the planned day or is everything not going according to plan? No problem, the game remains valid indefinitely as long as the location is operating. Just start your adventure on another day.

Augmented Reality (AR) means "augmented reality" and refers to a technology where digital content such as images, animations, or information is directly overlaid onto the real environment (usually via smartphone).

Here’s how AR works: your device’s camera shows a live view of your surroundings, and additional virtual elements are placed on top in real time. So, for example, you see the real world on your camera screen with overlays or hints next to or above it.