Understanding how Nikapolis outdoor escape games work
These Terms of Service govern your use of Nikapolis outdoor escape games. By accessing and playing our games, you agree to these terms.
Nikapolis is an outdoor escape game experience that transforms Istanbul into an interactive adventure playground. We create immersive city exploration games that blend storytelling, puzzle-solving, and urban discovery.
Our games are designed to be accessible to everyone through our unique tip-based model, allowing you to experience the adventure first and decide the value afterwards.
Our outdoor escape games take place in public areas of Istanbul. Since the games occur in real urban environments, we cannot guarantee exclusivity in any given location or timeslot. You may encounter other players or members of the public during your adventure.
Each game is designed to take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete, though you can take as long as you need. The experience is self-paced, and you can pause at any time for breaks, photos, or to explore interesting locations you discover along the way.
We recommend playing during daylight hours for the best experience, as some clues rely on visible details in the environment.
Free Access: All Nikapolis games are completely free to start and play. There are no hidden costs, subscription fees, or required payments.
Voluntary Tips: If you enjoy your experience and want to support our work creating more adventures, you can leave a tip through our Buy Me a Coffee page. Tips are entirely voluntary and non-refundable.
Payment Processing: All tips are processed through Buy Me a Coffee's secure payment system, which accepts various payment methods including credit cards and PayPal. Nikapolis does not directly handle any payment information.
Business Model: Our tip-based system allows us to make urban exploration accessible to everyone while continuing to develop new games and improve existing ones.
Important Safety Notice
You are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your team members during the game. Always be aware of your surroundings, follow traffic rules, and respect private property.
Personal Responsibility: Participants play at their own risk. Nikapolis is not liable for any injuries, accidents, loss of personal property, or other incidents that may occur during gameplay.
Public Spaces: Our games take place in public areas. You are responsible for following all local laws, regulations, and respecting the community and environment.
Force Majeure: We are not liable for circumstances beyond our control, including weather conditions, public events, construction, or other disruptions that may affect your game experience.
All game content, including puzzles, stories, clues, and digital materials, are the intellectual property of Nikapolis. You may not reproduce, distribute, or share game solutions in a way that spoils the experience for other players.
You are welcome to share your experience, take photos, and post about your adventure on social media. We only ask that you avoid revealing specific puzzle solutions or major plot points that would diminish others' enjoyment.
We're committed to providing an excellent experience. If you encounter technical issues, have questions, or want to provide feedback, please contact us at nikapolistoday@gmail.com.
For game-related hints or if you get stuck, use the built-in hint system within each game. We've designed multiple levels of hints to help you progress without spoiling the satisfaction of solving puzzles yourself.
These Terms of Service are governed by Turkish law. Any disputes shall be resolved in the courts of Istanbul, Turkey.
We reserve the right to update these terms as our service evolves. Continued use of Nikapolis games after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms. This document was last updated on November 08, 2025.
If you have any questions about these terms or how Nikapolis works, we're happy to help.