Todi — Jacopone's Mystic Secrets
Uncover the forbidden mystic codes hidden by Jacopone da Todi and his Franciscan circle in Todi's medieval heart. Decode lauds, decipher symbols at churches and towers to expose the Spirituals' secret conspiracy against the corrupt Church.
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In late 13th-century Todi, Jacopone da Todi, the fiery Franciscan poet born into nobility, unleashed ecstatic lauds that shook the Church to its core
Todi — Jacopone's Mystic Secrets
You are Fra Simone Fiorentino, Jacopone da Todi's spiritual master, in Todi, 1268.
Your mission is to decipher the mystical allegories of Jacop
Immerse yourself in 13th-century Todi, where Gothic walls still whisper Jacopone's laudas and the secrets of popes.
« The Word was made flesh in me »— Jacopone da Todi, Lauda XXXIII, Donna del Paradiso, circa 1300
The story that haunts this land
Your first puzzle awaits you opposite the Palazzo del Capitano del Popolo, built around 1300. This Gothic palace, with its 8m ogival arch, symbolized the communal power of Todi, often satirized by Jacopone's laudas. Imagine the citizens of Todi gathered in Piazza del Popolo, an area of approximately 2,500 m², listening to the Captain's proclamations, while Jacopone, a native of Todi, composed his mystical verses nearby. This site, restored in 1889 after an earthquake, connects you directly to the tension between faith and power in the Middle Ages.
Continue towards the Chiesa di Santa Maria in Camuccia, a Romanesque church from the 12th century (circa 1150), restored in the 14th century. Located 300m from Piazza del Popolo, this church was part of the mystical quarter frequented by Jacopone after his conversion around 1268. Its sculpted portal, dating from 1260, features symbols of spiritual poverty, a central theme of the Franciscan order. This place of worship offers a perspective on the humility Jacopone advocated in his works, contrasting with the grandeur of Todi's communal palaces.
The Cattedrale della Santissima Annunziata, built from 1190 in a Romanesque-Gothic style, is your next stop. 58m long, this cathedral was where Jacopone da Todi sang his first mystical laudas around 1268. The adjacent baptistery, dating from 1260, is one of the oldest in central Italy, highlighting Todi's antiquity and spiritual richness. In 1430, Jacopone's tomb was transferred here from the church of San Fortunato, making this cathedral a pillar of Franciscan heritage and a major historical-artistic site.
Your path then leads you to the Chiesa di San Fortunato, a Gothic church built between 1292 and 1305, 800m from Todi's historic center, on a hill. This was the original burial place of Jacopone da Todi, who died in 1306, before his tomb was transferred. The architecture of its 30m single nave and its 14th-century frescoes make it a pilgrimage site for Franciscan spiritualists, offering insight into the devotional practices that marked medieval Umbria. This site symbolizes the eternal rest of a poet who defied Pope Boniface VIII.
Conclude your exploration of Todi at Porta Aurea (Porta Catena), a Roman gate from the 3rd century BC, restored in the Middle Ages and located 1 km from the start. 12m high with a 6m archway, it is part of the Etruscan-Roman walls. Jacopone, imprisoned in 1298 for his laudas against Boniface VIII, passed through these gates during his exile. From there, the Belvedere di Todi, a 13th-century panoramic platform, offers a view of the Tiber valley, where Jacopone is said to have composed contemplative laudas around 1300. You will have completed a comprehensive thematic circuit, discovering the history of Todi, its Umbrian monuments, and the crucial role of Jacopone, a central figure in Umbrian heritage.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
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
Why this route?
Franciscan spirituality
Dive into the mystical world of 13th-century Franciscan Spirituals
Medieval poetry
Discover spiritual laudes, ancestors of Italian literature
Umbrian religious art
Explore artistic testimonies of medieval mystical fervor
When you rejoice, man of height, your love is placed in the depths!
Jacopone da Todi
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
Q01Is Todi — Jacopone's Mystic Secrets similar to a treasure hunt?
Same spirit: search, deduce, find. But here the "treasure" is a full story to piece together in eight stops. Each stop gives you a fragment of the final code. Eight fragments later, you've cracked it.
Q02Can we split Todi — Jacopone's Mystic Secrets across two days?
Yes — your code stays active and progress is saved. You can start Saturday afternoon, finish Sunday morning. Some players actually prefer this format to make the most of a full weekend on site.
Q03Can we play Todi — Jacopone's Mystic Secrets as a couple?
Great two-person format. Narration is dramatic without overdoing it, puzzles are designed to spark conversation. Ideal for new relationships or anniversaries — you discover the city and coordinate on puzzles simultaneously.
Q04What if we get stuck on a puzzle?
Three hint levels per puzzle, with a small increasing time penalty. If truly stuck after level 3, you can skip the step (45-min penalty). The point: nobody stays blocked and goes home frustrated.
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