Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland

What Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland does

Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland, legally organized as Liberari GmbH, is a privately held Swiss operator founded in 2015 that designs and runs augmented-reality outdoor escape games, online escape games, and combined experience events. Its core product portfolio comprises four outdoor games (BlackOut, Operation Mindfall, The Magic Portal, The Last Secret) using GPS geocaching, AR overlays delivered through custom tablets and gadgets, and immersive storylines, supplemented by five online escape games (Sherlock Holmes, Project Pegasus, Lockdown, Diamond Fever, Soul Reaper) using 360-degree virtual spaces and supporting up to 1,000 simultaneous players for B2B events.

The company runs fixed routes in Zurich and Geneva and deploys mobile/on-site events anywhere in Switzerland, with content offered in up to 16 languages. Seasonal and location-specific offerings include Christmas escape games (S.O.S. North Pole, Hacked 2.0), the Geneva Escalade historical event, Akte Ufenau with a boat component, the eTukTuk Agent Hunt with an electric tuk-tuk partner, and the BricoScape workshop-plus-escape-game combined experience. Pricing is structured as one-time per-event fees, ranging from roughly CHF 24-59 per person for consumer/seasonal games to flat CHF 280-1,500 tiers for corporate B2B groups, with custom quotes for larger engagements.

Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer self-serve online booking for individuals and small private groups, paired with direct enterprise sales for corporate team-building, seminars, congresses, and school trips. Named enterprise customers include ABB, UBS, Credit Suisse, Roche, Novartis, Swiss Re, Swisscom, Nestlé, Deloitte, FIFA, Ypsomed AG, and various Swiss schools and government bodies. According to company disclosures, more than 3,345 events have been conducted and 12,456+ players served cumulatively since 2015.

Name

Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland

Legal name

Liberari GmbH

Website

https://outdoor-escape-games.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland (Liberari GmbH) designs and operates AR-based outdoor and online escape games for corporate team-building, private groups, and schools in Zurich, Geneva, and across Switzerland, supporting up to 1,000 simultaneous players in 11+ languages.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Escape Game Experiences

NAICS

Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Surf Schools, Guided Activities) (THAAAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Extreme Sports Event Operators & Competition Experiences (THAAAMAK)

Keywords

• Outdoor escape games
• Team building events
• Augmented reality games
• Corporate event services
• Online escape games

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Outdoor Escape Games (Corporate/Private Events): Revenue from outdoor escape game experiences for companies, private groups, schools, and organizations. Includes customizable routes, team building events, seminars, and special themed events. Pricing varies by group size, customization level, and additional services like professional actors or catering integration.
2. Online Escape Games: Digital escape game experiences available for private groups (3-6 players) and corporate teams (up to 1000 simultaneous players). B2B pricing includes flat rates for small groups and per-person pricing for larger corporate events, with optional moderation services.
3. Special Themed Events: Seasonal events including Christmas escape games (S.O.S. North Pole, Hacked/Bad Santa), Escalade Geneva historical escape game, and custom themed events. Premium pricing with included amenities like mulled wine and warm drinks.
4. BricoScape Team Building: Combined workshop and escape game experience where teams create wooden objects during a DIY workshop and then use them to solve final escape game puzzles. Two formulas: P'tit BricoScape (CHF 800, 10 players) and BricoScape Plus (CHF 1500, 20 players).
5. Gift Cards/Vouchers: Gift vouchers and value cards sold through the website for escape game experiences as gifts or prepaid bookings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland designs and operates augmented reality outdoor escape games and online escape games using GPS geocaching, dedicated tablets, and interactive gadgets. The experiences are sold to private groups, schools, and corporate clients for team building, entertainment, and educational purposes at fixed locations in Zurich and Geneva and as mobile events across Switzerland, scaling from 2 to over 1,000 simultaneous players.

Product overview

Outdoor Escape Games Switzerland operates a portfolio of outdoor and online escape game experiences designed for team building, entertainment, and educational purposes. The core product line consists of four main outdoor escape games (BlackOut, Operation Mindfall, The Magic Portal, and The Last Secret) featuring augmented reality technology and GPS-based scavenger hunt mechanics. These are supplemented by five online escape games (Sherlock Holmes, Project Pegasus, Lockdown, Diamond Fever, and Soul Reaper) for remote play. Seasonal themed events include Christmas escape games and the Geneva Escalade special. The company also offers combined experiences with partners (eTukTuk, BricoScape workshop) and corporate services including indoor events, team building packages, and school trip programs. Key differentiators include customizable routes, multi-language support (up to 16 languages), scalability from 2 to 1000+ simultaneous players, and locations in Zurich, Geneva, and throughout Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BlackOut High-difficulty outdoor augmented reality escape game designed for teams of 4-6 players aged 16 and above, with a playing time of 90-150 minutes. Available in multiple languages including German, English, French, Italian, Spanish, and Dutch.
• Operation Mindfall Agent-themed spy adventure outdoor escape game with 68% difficulty and 62% personalization, suitable for teams of 3-6 players aged 14 and above. The best-selling game in the portfolio.
• The Magic Portal / Das Magische Portal Family-friendly magical adventure outdoor escape game with 52% difficulty level, suitable for children from age 9 and families. Teams of 2-6 players explore the old town discovering crystals to close a magical portal.
• The Last Secret Beginner-friendly outdoor escape game themed around Albert Einstein's secrets with 48% difficulty level and no personalization option. Suitable for teams of 2-6 players aged 10 and above, with a playing time of 90-120 minutes.
• Sherlock Holmes Online Escape Game Detective-themed online team event for companies and groups. Teams help Sherlock Holmes solve a murder mystery case at Villa 221B Baker Street. Supports up to 1,000 players in simultaneous competition with 90-100 minute playing time and optional game master moderation.
• Project Pegasus / Das Pegasus Projekt Biotech thriller online escape game where teams investigate the disappearance of scientists from Spider Technologies company. Features 360-degree virtual spaces and supports up to 1,000 players simultaneously with 70-120 minute playing time.
• Lockdown / Ausgangssperre Thriller online escape game about a mysterious death during a lockdown. Players investigate what happened to seven students at a vacation house. For private groups of 3-6 players with 90-120 minute playing time. Available in German, French, and English.
• Diamond Fever / Diamantenfieber Heist-themed online escape game where players solve a 12-million-euro diamond theft case at Foxhole company. Immersive criminal investigation using documents and websites. Available for private groups of 3-6 players in English and German.
• Soul Reaper / Seelensammler Serial killer thriller online escape game set in Hamburg. Players must identify the Soul Collector and find the kidnapped victim before time runs out. Features 95% thrill factor. Currently available in German only.
• Special Christmas Escape Game / Spécial-Noël-2025 Seasonal Christmas-themed outdoor escape games available from November 20 to December 23, 2025. Includes two variants: S.O.S. Pole Nord (save Christmas from heating failure) and Pirated/Hacked (stop Bad Santa from sabotaging Christmas). For 2-1,000 players.
• Speciale Escalade Geneva Geneva historical-themed outdoor escape game based on the Story of Escalade (1602). Teams compete as Genevois vs Savoyards, recovering fragments of a mythical clock designed by Charles Cusin. Available from 4 to 200 players simultaneously with 100-120 minute playing time in French and English.
• BricoScape Game Innovative team building activity combining woodworking craft workshop with outdoor escape game (Operation Mindfall). Two formulas available: P'tit Bricoscape (up to 10 players, CHF 800) and Bricoscape Plus (up to 20 players, CHF 1500). Conducted in partnership with Les Petits Bricolos workshop near Parc des Bastions in Geneva.
• eTukTuk Agent Hunt Combined outdoor team experience in Zurich combining GPS geocaching with Operation Mindfall escape game using electric tuk-tuks. Maximum three-wheel outdoor team experience.
• Akte Ufenau Special outdoor escape game at Rapperswil including boat trip component (no motorboat license required). Features scenic Lake Zurich backdrop combined with Operation Mindfall storyline.
• Operation Weihnachtsmarkt Christmas market-themed outdoor escape event in Zurich (November 19 - December 23, 2026). Two variants: Notruf Nordpol (difficulty 2/5, family-friendly, includes 2 hot drinks) and Hacked 2.0 (difficulty 4/5, competitive team-hacking format). For 3-150 players, with indoor version available for up to 1,000 players.
• Team Events Team building escape game events for companies, associations, and organizations. Customizable routes with company-specific questions, public transport integration, and professional actors. Events for groups from small teams to 1,000+ participants in direct competition.
• Indoor Escape Game Indoor escape room activity requiring only tables and chairs as infrastructure. Portable gaming experience that can be brought to seminar venues, congress centers, or company offices. For groups up to 1,000 participants, available in 11 languages.
• School Trips / Course d'école School-friendly outdoor escape games suitable for different age groups. Recommended games include The Magic Portal for ages 9-12 and Operation Mindfall or BlackOut for ages 14+. Special school pricing with 10-20% discounts and free admission for accompanying adults. Groups of 12-100 students supported.
• Gift Cards / Vouchers Gift vouchers and value cards sold through the website for escape game experiences as gifts or prepaid bookings. Available via regiondo.de booking platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3345+ events conducted successfully
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• EventbutlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner on Eventbutler platform for event discovery and booking. Eventbutler badge displayed on website footer as official partner.
• Les Petits BricolosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIY workshop partner located near Parc des Bastions in Geneva. Collaboration for BricoScape Game - combined activity featuring woodworking workshop and outdoor escape game where created wooden objects are used to solve final puzzles.
• eTukTuk SwitzerlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for eTukTuk Agent Hunt in Zurich - combines GPS geocaching with Operation Mindfall live escape game using electric tuk-tuks as unique team experience.
• Restaurant/Catering PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners for optional apéro stops, meals, and catering during events. Can arrange restaurant reservations and outdoor catering as part of event packages.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Swiss Activities: Swiss marketplace for outdoor activities and experiences. Comparable in Switzerland-based outdoor experience category and customer base (corporate/private groups), but operates as a distributor rather than a primary operator.
• Outscape: Australia-based provider of outdoor escape rooms and scavenger hunts using GPS/AR technology. Comparable in outdoor escape game format and use of AR/GPS technology, but operates in a different geography.

Direct peers

• The Go Game: US-based corporate team-building event company running technology-driven scavenger hunts and interactive experiences. Same target customer (enterprise team building), same tech-enabled delivery model, and scalable event formats.
• CityHunt: US-based provider of outdoor scavenger hunt and team-building experiences for corporate groups. Directly comparable in business model, technology stack (app-based scavenger hunts), and target customer (corporate team building).
• Watson Adventures: New York-based scavenger hunt and team-building event company, including outdoor hunts. Comparable in offering format (guided outdoor scavenger hunts) and corporate/private group customer base.
• Strayboots: US-based platform offering self-guided scavenger hunts and team-building experiences for corporate and private groups. Comparable in self-serve/guided hybrid model and enterprise customer targeting.

Emerging players

• Actionbound: Germany-based interactive scavenger hunt platform enabling custom outdoor experiences. Comparable in mobile/GPS-based outdoor interactive experiences and DIY customization approach. Pivots more on a platform play than staffed events.

Broad incumbents

• The Escape Game: US-based escape room operator with multiple physical locations and corporate team-building offerings. Comparable in escape room category and corporate team-building focus, but operates primarily indoor physical locations.
• GetYourGuide: Global OTA/marketplace for tours, activities, and experiences. Comparable in distribution channel for guided outdoor experiences and Switzerland coverage, but operates as a broad marketplace rather than a specialized operator.
• Escape Hunt Holdings: UK-listed escape room franchise operator with global locations. Comparable in escape room product category and corporate/private customer base, but operates as a more established, multi-location franchise rather than a single-market outdoor specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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