Gone With the Tide - Outdoor Exploration Game

Gone With the Tide is an outdoor exploration game taking place across Brighton, with the starting point located at Brighton Station on Queens Road. The experience functions as a hybrid of a treasure hunt, an escape room, and a mystery game, turning your smartphone into a paranormal detector. As you move through the city, you are tasked with hunting down ten malicious spirits and solving various puzzles along the way. The narrative culminates in the challenge of discovering and banishing a final, malevolent ghost. Because the entire activity is designed to be played outdoors, you won't need to enter any private buildings to solve the clues.

The route spans approximately 1.5 miles, and you should set aside between 60 and 90 minutes to complete the full experience. It is a flexible activity, so you can start whenever you are ready rather than having to arrive at a specific time. While the game is open to anyone, it is recommended for those aged 14 and over, and any participants under that age must be accompanied by an adult. If you want to get into the spirit of the game, the organisers encourage participants to wear costumes. The experience is available in English, French, German, and Spanish, allowing you to select your preferred language before you begin.

Since the game relies on your phone to track your progress and present the puzzles, you will need to ensure your device is charged before you head to the station. The ticketing system is tied to the device, meaning each ticket unlocks the game on one phone. If you are playing as a group and want to use multiple devices, you can purchase additional tickets to cover each one. The cost is £7.00 per ticket, which provides access to the game and the full route starting from the station.