The Scavengers

Treasure hunt in Derry~Londonderry

Walk Derry~Londonderry with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 374 clues and more added every week.

The clues in Derry~Londonderry

374 clues at real, public places:

  • 216 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
  • 7 blue plaque clues
  • 17 riddles
  • 134 clues you answer from what you read at the spot (dates, names, inscriptions)

Every hunt is different: the game picks clues around where you start, so you can play Derry~Londonderry again and again.

Areas to explore

Derry~Londonderry is split into 10 walking areas, each with its own clues:

  • Culmore & Ballyarnett
  • Ebrington & the Peace Bridge
  • Guildhall Square & the Quays
  • Long Tower & Foyle Road
  • Pennyburn & Boom Hall
  • Prehen & the South
  • Queen's Quay & the Foyle Embankment
  • Rosemount, Magee & St Eugene's
  • The Walled City
  • The Waterside

Good to know

Is there a treasure hunt in Derry~Londonderry?

Yes. The Scavengers has 374 clues at real places in Derry~Londonderry. Open the game on your phone there and it builds a hunt from where you stand: riddles, photo clues and puzzles, with the General telling you about each place.

What can we do with kids in Derry~Londonderry?

A family treasure hunt on foot: pick the Relaxed level and 30 or 45 minutes, and the clues stay close together. It's free, needs no preparation, and children 10 and over play with an adult (younger ones join in on a grown-up's phone).

Is it free to play in Derry~Londonderry?

Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Derry~Londonderry hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.

See also: the families guide · how it works · all cities

Free to play, no adverts. Works in the browser of any phone, with location on. No account needed.