Olomouc — Uncover the Secret Abdication
In 1848, Emperor Ferdinand I fled revolution to Olomouc and secretly abdicated. Decode Habsburg codes hidden at landmarks to expose the conspiracy that changed the empire forever.
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October 1848: Vienna burns with revolution
Olomouc — Uncover the Secret Abdication
You are a confidential investigator for the revolutionary cause, dispatched to Olomouc in October 1848.
Vienna burns with revolution. Emperor Ferdinand I, deemed unfit to rule, secretly fled
Olomouc 1848: The Secret of Imperial Power Transfer
« I have lost much, but I have saved my Empire. »— Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria (attribution)
Olomouc, Capital for a Day and Cradle of a New Empire
In 1848, the Spring of Nations ignited Europe. The multicultural and fragile Austrian Empire was particularly affected by nationalist and liberal movements. Vienna was in turmoil, forcing the imperial court, led by Emperor Ferdinand I, perceived as weak, to seek refuge. It was in Olomouc, a fortified city and bastion of Catholic loyalty, that the imperial family found asylum. Far from the capital's upheavals, the corridors of power were abuzz, under the discreet but determined influence of Archduchess Sophie, mother of the future emperor. The stakes were immense: saving the Habsburg legacy from collapse.
On December 2, 1848, in the intimacy of the Archbishop's Palace in Olomouc, a pivotal event occurred: Ferdinand I abdicated in favor of his young nephew, Franz Joseph, then 18 years old. This change of reign, orchestrated by Sophie and Prince Schwarzenberg, the Prime Minister, was presented as a necessity to restore imperial order and authority. But history whispers of an 'Olomouc Protocol,' a set of secret commitments and promises that cemented the aristocracy's and clergy's support for the new sovereign in exchange for crucial concessions. Olomouc, the 'forgotten capital,' became the theater of this imperial transition with centuries-long repercussions.
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.
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?
Forgotten Protocol
Unveil the secret clauses of the agreement that legitimized Ferdinand I's abdication and Franz Joseph I's enthronement.
Imperial Intrigue
Delve into the heart of Habsburg court machinations, between Archduchess Sophie, Prince Schwarzenberg, and revolutionary aspirations.
Power Play
Reconstruct the political strategies that stabilized an empire on the brink and forged a new era for Austria.
History is not always written in great books, sometimes it hides between the lines of a forgotten protocol.
Will you be insightful enough to rewrite the narrative?
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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Discover Olomouc's crucial role in saving the Habsburg Empire. Untangle the threads of intrigue, locate clues hidden in the city's stones, and reveal the secret protocol that shaped a dynasty's destiny. History awaits decryption!
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