It's a warm summer evening in Aachen in 792, and Pepin is basking in the last rays of the afternoon sun. With the birth of his half-brother, the illegitimate son of Emperor Charlemagne can kiss any claim to the throne goodbye - and he's not exactly thrilled about that. Time to take action. Time for a coup on his father's empire!
Years of careful preparation have led to this moment, and Pepin is ready. Together with Johann and Ludwig, two disgruntled noblemen, he has rallied a ragtag army of emaciated but determined citizens to lead the charge. But wait - what's this? No! They have been betrayed. Pepin sees his grand plan go up in smoke - and the gallows looming on the horizon. The three men flee through the streets of Aachen in blind panic, desperate to find the secret exit.
Escape the city
Follow in the footsteps of Charlemagne's illegitimate son Pepin and wander through the streets of Aachen in search of tasks, riddles and cryptic instructions. Cracking them as you go? This city game will not only take you past the city's most fascinating landmarks, but will also lead you to the secret exit! Did you break the two-hour record? Then you've earned a spot on the Wall of Fame. The Aachen Escape Tour starts at Pontstraße 148. Good luck!
