LVEN
15–18 November · Riga

The city glows.
You explore.

A GPS orienteering game around Riga on the evenings of the Staro Rīga light festival. 10 riddles take you from the Castle of Light to Viesturdārzs. No QR codes and no app: when you arrive, your phone opens the task by itself.

Join the game → How it works

Free. As a team or solo. Play on any of the four evenings.

15.–18.11.every evening 17:00–23:00
10riddles and places
~6 kmon foot, 1.5–2.5 hours
0 €free to play

Four steps to the finish

Everything happens in your phone browser. Keep the game page open and allow location access.

1Sign upAs a team of up to 5 or on your own. A name and an e-mail are enough.
2Solve a riddleEach riddle describes one place in Riga. You choose the order.
3Go thereKeep the game page open. When you arrive, your phone vibrates and the task opens by itself.
4Answer and scoreOne question at each place. The leaderboard updates right away.

What to bring

A November evening in Riga can be windy and cold. Come prepared so the game stays fun.

  • A charged phone and a power bank
  • Warm clothes and touchscreen gloves
  • Safari or Chrome (not the Instagram or Facebook in-app browser)
  • A team or a good friend. Solo works too!

Questions

Do I need to download an app?

No. The game runs in your phone browser (Safari or Chrome). The browser asks once for location access, and you need to allow it.

How does the game know I am there?

While the game page is open, the phone checks GPS every few seconds. When you are near a checkpoint, the task opens by itself. If the signal between the old houses is weak, tap “I am here”.

Can I play with kids?

Yes. The route follows pavements and parks, and the questions are about places you see around you. It works with a pram too.

What if it is cold?

You do not have to finish in one evening: your progress is saved for all four days. There are plenty of cafés on the way to warm up.

How do I save battery?

Charge your phone before you start, keep it in an inside pocket in the cold and bring a power bank. GPS and an open screen use more battery than usual.

Is this part of the official Staro Rīga programme?

No. This orienteering game is run by Atklāj and is not affiliated with the festival organisers. We simply invite you to explore the city on the same evenings. The festival programme is at staroriga.lv.

The lights are on. Are you ready?

Sign up now, and the game starts when you reach the first place.

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This orienteering game is run by Atklāj (atklaj.lv). It is not part of the official Staro Rīga light festival programme and is not affiliated with the festival organisers. Festival programme and installation map: staroriga.lv. Follow traffic rules and look after your own safety while playing.

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