Combine the journey over the Gotthard panoramic route with an escape game: A game for all ages from eight years upwards
Who can find out where the miners' gold is? This modern scavenger hunt is all about finding the way to the destination. During the journey on the Treno Gottardo, puzzles are solved and the solution to the fictional story that took place along the route is sought.
How it works
The game is played in the Treno Gottardo between Arth-Goldau and Bellinzona. Only those who solve all the puzzles in time will find out where the miners' gold is. Some of the puzzles require you to move around on the train, while others can be solved from your seat. The game is available for CHF 30 and can be played by 1 to 6 people.
Duel version
A duel version can also be played within each difficulty level, for example two families can compete against each other. The price of CHF 60 includes two starter kits.
At the end of the game, the team with the most points wins. However, the winning team is not necessarily the team that solves the puzzles faster. The faster you complete the game and the fewer hints you use, the more points you will have at the end.
To play, you need a mobile phone, an app and a physical starter kit containing mysterious utensils. If the group consists of more than 3 people, a tablet is more suitable so that everyone has a good view of the screen and the puzzles. Players receive the game box directly on the train from the customer attendant upon presentation of the QR code on the order confirmation.
Difficulty levels
«The Treasure at the Gotthard» is a challenging game and is divided into three different levels of difficulty:
Easy: Puzzle fun for families with lots of help - the puzzles can be solved by children aged eight and over with adult support.
Medium: Challenging version of the game for adults and families with older children - our ‘version for everyone’ who wants to experience exciting, entertaining puzzle fun on the go.
Professional: Very challenging version for tricky puzzlers and experienced escape players (official escape category: medium difficulty).
Treno Mistero – the story
The story of the mystery train begins with the construction of the Gotthard tunnel in 1872. With the story of Davide Cipollata. He was one of the original miners who came from Italy to work on the construction of the Gotthard tunnel from 1872. In 1875, Davide and five of his comrades exchanged their wages for gold. That same year, the workers on the tunnel construction site went on strike. When the unrest surrounding the strike was bloodily suppressed, Davide disappeared with all the gold and headed for the mountains, intending to return to his homeland in Piedmont. However, one of his comrades followed him. He caught up with him and, in the process, an accident occurred. Davide fell down a mountain to his death – with the gold. The gold seemed lost. A year later, however, a Gotthard railway engine driver discovered the treasure and took it for himself. This engine driver was the great-grandfather of a customer attendant who works for the SOB. Now that the SOB is running the Treno Gottardo to Bellinzona and Locarno, the customer attendant feels the time has come to return the Gotthard treasure to the SOB customers. Only those who can find out where the treasure was hidden will get the treasure. Who will find the miners' gold?
With the Treno Mistero, the SOB is launched its own scavenger hunt on the Treno Gottardo. The puzzle trail was developed together with Urban-Escape.
And now, let's get started! With the new game on our trains, the journey to Ticino will fly by in no time. Have fun playing.
What do I need to play the game? / How can the game be obtained?
Immediately after purchasing the game in the SOB webshop, you will receive an order confirmation including a QR code by email. You can then exchange this QR code for the physical game box directly on the train from the customer attendant.
It is not possible to have the game box sent to you in advance by post.
You also need a mobile device on which the “URBANmission” app can be downloaded. This can be done at home, so no internet connection is required during the game. You will also receive the access code, which you need to enter in the app to start the game, by email after purchase.
Is the game about solving it as quickly as possible?
The quicker you finish the game and the fewer hints you use, the more points you will get at the end. You have 90 minutes to play the game. After the time has expired, an additional 30 minutes are available, but this will result in a points deduction.
At the end of the game, there is a ‘high score/ranking’ where you can see how well you have played.
On which track can the game be played?
It is recommended to play the game on the Treno Gottardo from Arth-Goldau to Bellinzona, as the story of the game is based on this route.
However, it can also be played in the opposite direction or between other routes - you simply need at least 90 minutes of playing time.
The game can be played at any time of day and in any weather conditions. The outside view is not relevant for solving the puzzles.
Can the game also be played on SBB trains?
No, the game can only be played on SOB (Treno Gottardo) trains, as the starter kit is only available from SOB customer attendants and clues are hidden on the train.
Can the game be played with several players?
Yes, up to 6 people can take part in the game together. In the duelling variant, there are 2 groups of up to 6 people each.
As soon as more than 3 people per group are playing, the use of an iPad/tablet is recommended so that everyone can see the screen.
Do you have to be on the train to solve the puzzles?
Yes, the solutions to individual puzzle questions are hidden on the train. You do not have to leave the train to solve the puzzles.
The starter kit can also only be obtained from the customer attendant by showing the QR code from the
PDF confirmation e-mail. One starter kit is given away per purchase, even if there are several players. Exception: Duel variant = 2 starter kits
Can I play the game more than once?
Once you've played it once, you know the puzzles. Similar to an escape room, it is therefore designed to be played only once.
Does the price of CHF 30 per person apply?
No, the price is per game. A game can be played by 1 - 6 people. If there are more than 3 players, we recommend using a larger device such as an iPad so that all players can see the screen.
When is the game over?
When all the puzzles have been solved and the treasure has been found or when the game time and the additional time have expired.
Can the game also be ended outside of the train?
Yes, the game can also be ended outside the train. For example, if you have to get off the train before the end of the game.
What happens if there is no customer advisor to hand me the starter kit when I start the game?
The first 3 puzzles can be solved without a starter kit. Therefore, it is not a problem if you receive the starter kit later (up to 20 minutes) after departure.
In which languages is the game available?
The game is only available in German.
Do you have to fix the match date in advance?
Yes, when you buy the game you have to choose the day on which you want to play the game.
Are there vouchers for the game?
If you want to give the game as a gift, you can easily do so with an SOB value voucher. You can find these here.
Is the train ticket included in the offer?
Beim Kauf des «Treno Mistero» ist nur das Spiel inkludiert. Für die Reise benötigt jeder Mitspieler zusätzlich ein normales Bahnticket.
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