Bardejov — The Forgotten Apothecary's Secret
Uncover the deadly secret of Bardejov's forgotten apothecary. Decode his hidden remedies and expose a medieval murder plot concealed in the town's ancient landmarks.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the medieval heart of Bardejov, a prosperous royal free town since 1376, master apothecary Elias Krämer reigned over his guild from a narrow burgher house on the grand Radničné námestie
Bardejov — The Forgotten Apothecary's Secret
You are a 14th-century merchant-burgher, an influential member of Bardejov's council, a Free Royal Town.
A strange illness is spreading through the town
Immerse yourself in the cobbled streets of Bardejov, a medieval city in the Prešov region, to uncover the secret of a forgotten apothecary and save the town from a mysterious evil.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey to decipher the apothecary's secret begins on Radničné námestie, Bardejov's Main Square. Here, the Town Hall, built between 1505 and 1509 in a late Gothic style at the dawn of the Renaissance, houses the permanent exhibition 'Bardejov — the Free Royal Town' of the Šariš Museum. This place was the official starting point for tourist circuits even in the Middle Ages, and you perceive the importance of the merchant-burghers who, from the 14th to the 17th century, brought prosperity to Bardejov. Initial clues will guide you through the historic facades of this Renaissance town square, where every stone whispers tales of trade and power.
Continue your investigation towards Bazilika svätého Egídia, Bardejov's main church, whose construction began in the 14th century. This Gothic-style edifice is a dominant architectural feature, visible from most points in the old town. Its Neo-Gothic tower offers panoramic views of Bardejov's rooftops and the Prešov region. It is in the shadow of its buttresses that you will discover hidden symbols, carved by the master craftsmen of the 15th and 16th centuries, who shaped the town's Gothic churches. Their architectural secrets may be linked to the apothecary's mysteries.
Your path then leads you to Bardejovské hradby, Bardejov's medieval fortifications. This defense system, the best preserved in Slovakia according to slovakia.travel, was built between the 14th and 16th centuries and stretches approximately 1.4 km, encircling the historic center. Ten bastions and three city gates are still visible, testifying to the city's power. As you walk along these ramparts, you'll uncover coded messages left by ancient guardians, crucial clues for your quest. These Medieval fortifications Slovakia recall the wealth and strategic importance of Bardejov.
In the heart of the fortified urban fabric, you discover Kostol svätého Františka z Assisi, the Franciscan Church and Monastery. Founded in the Middle Ages, this monastery is an architectural gem in the city center and represents Bardejov's religious and cultural importance as a regional spiritual center. Close to the ramparts, it offers refuge and a place of knowledge. It is here that the apothecary might have sought forgotten remedies in manuscripts. You will decipher enigmas related to Orthodox and Greek Catholic religious art, collections of which are exhibited at the Múzeum Šariš - Exhibition of Icons, located nearby at number 27 on the main square.
After exploring Hviezdoslavova ulica, a historic cobbled street retaining Renaissance and Gothic architecture, and visiting the Múzeum Šariš - Natural Sciences Exhibition, you will have assembled all the puzzle pieces. This thematic circuit through the Bardejov Historic Town Centre will have revealed the many facets of this free royal town. You will have not only discovered the apothecary's secret but also the soul of one of the Oldest Slovak towns, its Šariš region cultural heritage, and the richness of its heritage. A true exploration of Gothic architecture Central Europe, an interactive Bardejov visit that blends history and mystery.
A game, a guided tour and a heritage guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding as you go.
At each stop, places ordinary guides miss — secret façades, sculpted crests, alleys steeped in history.
Every riddle is rooted in a real historical fact or local legend. You leave with dozens of stories to tell.
Learn to read buildings — flamboyant Gothic, Baroque, Art Deco — like a real art historian, while having fun.
Walk through the city like a novel's character — every alley becomes a stage, every square a theatre.
A voice walks with you at every step, tells the story of each place, reads clues, adds a cinematic feel.
Keep access to the guide & game for 1 year. Come back any time, share it with friends.
« You will not leave this city the way you entered it. »
How does it work?
Explore the city on foot solving puzzles based on real historical facts. No locked room — the city is your playground.
No app to download. Play directly from your browser. Guided step by step, at your own pace.
One purchase per phone is enough. Play with family, friends or as a couple — everyone participates.
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears and speaks to you in your language. Golden letters magically write themselves on the wall to reveal the puzzle answer.
Stuck? Progressive personalised hints. The character repeats the puzzle on demand — at your own pace.
French, English, German, Spanish, Italian + 27 other languages auto-translated by AI.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
8 stages through the city
The gameplay: AR, camera, hidden clues
At each stop, open your phone camera: an augmented reality character appears on the façade and speaks your language. Hunt the clue — it materializes as golden letters on the real wall or floats in front of you. When you find it, the phone vibrates, an AR chest opens and reveals your answer fragment. 8 stops, 8 clues to find with the camera, 1 final code.
The stops on your route are a surprise. You'll discover them one by one, guided by your phone, starting from the meeting point.
How does it work with a group?
One phone = one team. Pick the number at checkout (1 to 10).
Solo, or a group sharing the screen. One team, one code.
Family, couple, or 2-3 teams competing. Each phone has its own code and its own score.
Friends, bachelor/bachelorette, small office outing — each their own code, each plays at their own pace. Tiered pricing then €6 flat per phone from the 6th.
- ✓All codes are independent — play at the same time OR separately, each team advances at its own pace.
- ✓Leaderboard between your teams + global game leaderboard — each score appears in the public ranking.
- ✓More than 10 phones or need a personalized quest? Discover custom tours.
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Practical info
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A medieval mystery in the heart of Slovakia.
9 features nobody else has
OddballTrip combines gamified play, augmented reality and AI. All our competitors deliver 1 or 2 of these angles. We deliver all 5.
AR treasure chest
A golden chest floats in front of the monument. Tap → opening animation → reveals a secret message.
AR narrator character
Point your phone at the façade: a knight, witch, monk, sailor, detective or ghost appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language with their dedicated ElevenLabs voice (each character has their own unique voice) — your living guide.
Magic golden letters
At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's the puzzle answer. An unforgettable visual effect.
Written + audio narration
Every puzzle available as text AND voice-over: read at your own pace or listen eyes-free while walking. Great in groups and for accessibility.
360° radar + vibration
A mini-radar shows the target even behind you, and the phone vibrates when you aim in the right direction.
Heritage storytelling
Every puzzle weaves in real historical facts (architecture, era, anecdotes). You learn by playing — like a gamified audioguide.
Progressive AI hints
3 levels of AI-generated help: vibe → where to look → answer format. You're never stuck.
AR selfie memento
At the end of the game, capture a selfie with OddballTrip banner + mascot, shareable on Instagram, TikTok.
Zero app to install
PWA technology: open the link, it plays in your browser. Same quality as an app, no App Store hassle.
Frequently asked questions
Q01Do I need to download an app?
No, never. You get a link, you click, it plays in your browser. That's the point of a PWA: same as an app, without the hassle.
Q02Does it work offline?
GPS yes (handled by your phone). Maps yes (tiles cached). AI and hints need an intermittent 4G connection.
Q03How long does a game take?
1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. The timer runs but only for the leaderboard — you play at your own tempo.
Q04What happens if I'm stuck?
You get 3 levels of hints per puzzle (increasing penalty). If truly stuck, you can skip the step (45-min penalty but you keep going).
Q05What's the age range?
From 12 without an adult, from 6 with an adult reading puzzles. Works for families, couples, friend groups, companies.
Q06What if my city isn't in the catalogue?
Pre-register or contact us — we'll email you as soon as your city is live.
Q07What is augmented reality exactly?
Point your phone at the façade: a historical character appears full-screen and speaks to you in your language. At the puzzle climax, golden letters magically write themselves on the real wall — that's your answer. After each puzzle solved, a treasure chest floats in front of you. Seeing is believing.
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Immerse yourself in the cobbled streets of Bardejov, a medieval city in the Prešov region, to uncover the secret of a forgotten apothecary and save the town from a mysterious evil.
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