- 1 map
- €11.99 per group
- ~2 h 30
Seattle is a city in Washington State, in the northwestern United States. It sits on green hills between the sea and a large lake. In front of it lies the bay, with white and green ferries and mountains on the horizon. These are the lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Duwamish. They have lived here for thousands of years.
Stops to discover
Westlake Park
Westlake Park is a small square in the downtown shopping district, opened in 1988. Next to it is the monorail station, home of the beam train built for the 1962 world exposition.
Victor Steinbrueck Park
Victor Steinbrueck Park is a small park overlooking the bay, right next to the market. It is named after the architect who designed it, a man who loved the market next door.
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is the city's public market, opened in 1907 on the hill above the bay. It has farmers' stalls, craftspeople and shops on several levels.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium sits on the waterfront, on Piers 59 and 60. Since 1977 it has introduced people to the animals of the cold waters of the North Pacific.
Colman Dock
Colman Dock, Pier 52, is the city's main ferry terminal. From here ships leave for the islands and the towns on the other side of the bay.
Hammering Man
Hammering Man is a huge steel sculpture in front of the Seattle Art Museum. Its arm moves slowly up and down, all day long, without ever stopping.
Seattle Central Library
The Seattle Central Library is the city's main library, opened in 2004. Its steel building, with its crooked floors, is one of the most famous in the city.
The sights along the route
The route starts from a downtown square, near a light rail station. It passes a park with a view of the bay and an old market full of voices. Then it goes down to the waterfront, among piers and ferries. It climbs back up toward a metal giant and a building with a shape never seen before. You'll discover the rest stop by stop.
There are seven stops and about three kilometers on foot. Count on almost three hours of play, plus your breaks. Near the end there is a staircase and an uphill street. The route does not return to the starting point.
History and culture, lived through play
Every stop tells a piece of history. You'll meet farmers, pier builders, architects and sea creatures. There are questions about art and buildings, riddles, anagrams and little logic puzzles. The questions are designed for children aged 9 and up and for their parents.
You don't need to know everything already. Many answers are found by looking carefully, others by reasoning together. Always cross at crosswalks with the white walking figure. That way a walk becomes a challenge to play as a team.
An adventure that continues
After the hunt, Seattle still has plenty to offer families. Along the waterfront there are new parks, benches and playgrounds. North of downtown rises a very tall tower built for a world exposition.
On clear days you can see snowy mountains across the bay. Every neighborhood has its own story: the next hunt is waiting for you.
Frequently asked questions
€11.99 per group. One purchase unlocks the map on one phone and the whole group plays together, as many of you as you like. You get access by email right away and the map stays valid for 1 year.
About 2.5–3 hours on foot, at an easy pace, including stops to solve the puzzles. Each map's page shows its stages, distance and estimated time.
No, you can play straight from the browser: Piracity is a web app (PWA) you add to your home screen in two taps.
Recommended from age 8; younger children play as a team with their parents.