Serious game: McGaniel

Will you crack the code of the chest?

Serious game McGaniel

Will you save McGaniel from the abyss?


For generations, the McGaniel family has run a family brewery in the southeast of Ireland. Unfortunately, things have gone terribly wrong. Ransomware has the entire company in its grip. Will you uncover the mystery behind the chest? Good luck — time is short and the rules are strict.

    McGaniel …
  • … can be played both in person and online
  • … is played in teams
  • … is available in both Dutch and English
Thrill and competition

Solve the puzzles and be the first to uncover the code for the chest. Which team is fast enough?

Challenging game rounds

The game has you search, listen, and sniff your way to the solution of various tasks. And the clock is mercilessly ticking ...

Suitable for everyone

Play McGaniel together in a group or online and make sure you stay ahead of the other teams. No experience or prior knowledge needed.

Which version will you play?

Digital and remote

Ready for the nerve-wracking online challenge? Play McGaniel in teams with an unlimited number of participants. Super fun and educational — and it only takes 45 minutes.

The "real deal"

Physically dig into Arthur’s original chest and find the correct code in a 1.5-hour treasure hunt. Which of the 3 teams will be the first to get their hands on the secret recipe of the original McGaniel beer?

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