Prague is no longer just a destination — it’s now a game.

Prague City Tourism (PCT) has released a mobile puzzle game called Playing Prague, aiming to promote the city through a blend of interactive storytelling, architecture, and local legends.

Created by independent studio Charles Games for 1.5 million CZK, the project is at the heart of this year’s Prague.eu and In Prague Like Home marketing campaigns.

According to PCT spokeswoman Klára Janderová, the game is now available for free in three languages — Czech, English, and German — on Google Play and the App Store.

Players solve strategic puzzles as they build iconic Prague monuments across different city districts. Each level highlights a different neighborhood and increases in difficulty. Along the way, users meet historical and cultural figures — from Mozart to Věra Čáslavská — all of whom have shaped Prague’s identity.

Charles Games’ developer Lukáš Kolek explains that the gameplay merges relaxation with challenge: “You build the city by combining tiles, unlocking levels dedicated to famous locations like the Powder Tower, Charles Bridge, or Petřín.”

He adds, “We tried to capture Prague’s distinct atmosphere — a city we love deeply. At the same time, we wanted to offer players the chance to build their own version of Prague.”

“We spent a whole year building this tribute to Prague,” said a representative from Charles Games. The game currently includes six levels, but future expansions are planned.

Players will explore Prague’s house signs, uncover the meaning behind each symbol, and reconstruct the city’s most iconic landmarks — all while learning about the personalities that shaped it.

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