Phimai — Uncover the Sacred Alignment
Decode the celestial alignment that guided Khmer builders in Phimai. Solve the ancient riddle of why this temple faces Angkor, exposing a cosmic conspiracy hidden in the ruins. Outdoor escape game awaits.
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In the 11th century, at the heart of the Khmer Empire's northern outpost in Phimai, master builders erected the grand Prasat Hin Phimai under the reigns of Jayavarman VI and VII
Phimai — Uncover the Sacred Alignment
You are a royal cryptographer tasked by Jayavarman VII to unravel a celestial enigma in 11th-century Phimai, the Khmer Empire's northern outpost.
Master builders under Jay
Phimai – The Celestial Enigma of a Forgotten Empire
« « Let the stone foundations speak to the stars, and let the heart of the world beat to the rhythm of the heavens. » »— Fragment from an ancient Khmer text, 12th century
Phimai, Gateway to the Heavens of the Khmer Kingdom
Phimai, located in the present-day Nakhon Ratchasima province, was a major center of Khmer civilization in Thailand, predating the construction of Angkor Wat by several decades. Established at the confluence of the Mun and Chakkarat rivers, it became a strategic commercial and religious crossroads. Prasat Hin Phimai, its main temple, is one of the most important Mahayana Buddhist sanctuaries of the Khmer Empire, built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries, under the reigns of rulers like Jayavarman VI and Dharanindravarman I. Its architecture is remarkable for its Indian influences and symmetry, but especially for a unique orientation that distinguishes it from other Khmer temples, facing not east, but southeast, towards Angkor Thom.
The choice of its orientation and the richness of its bas-reliefs reveal a profound knowledge of astronomy and cosmology. Researchers believe that Phimai was not only a place of worship but also a center for celestial observation and a symbolic connection point with the imperial capital. Its role declined after the 13th century with the rise of Theravada Buddhism, but its architectural and spiritual heritage remains an essential testimony to Khmer grandeur in the Isan region.
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?
Mahayana Celestial Map
Reconstruct a sacred plan revealing the temple's cosmic alignment.
Astronomical Secrets
Decipher the ancestral knowledge of Khmer builders about the stars.
Khmer Heritage
Explore the architecture and symbolism of a civilization before Angkor.
The stars guide the way.
Ancient knowledge awaits revelation.
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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