Canillo — Escape of the Disappeared
Unravel coded messages from 1940s Republican escapees fleeing Franco's repression. Decode their final pleas hidden across Canillo's landmarks to uncover the forgotten escape route and expose the traitor's identity.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the early 1940s, as Franco's forces crushed the Spanish Republic, Canillo became a clandestine gateway for thousands of refugees fleeing persecution across the Pyrenees
Canillo — Escape of the Disappeared
You are an archivist for the Consell General, dispatched by Pere II d'Urgell in Canillo, 1380, to recover lost parchments that seal the future of the
Immerse yourself in the millennia-old secrets of the Andorran valleys, where Romanesque stones whisper the history of prince-bishops and transhumance routes.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the lost parchments begins in Canillo, at the foot of the Església de Sant Serni de Canillo, a Romanesque church built between the 12th and 13th centuries. Its bell tower, restored in 1996-1997, rises 25 meters and served as a landmark for travelers and shepherds. Consecrated in 1688 after reconstruction work, it overlooks the village and the Riu Valira d'Orient, offering a historical perspective on the parish of Canillo. It is here, in the shadow of this ancient edifice, that the first clues are revealed, guiding you towards the buried secrets of Andorra.
The route then leads you along the Riu Valira d'Orient, the main river of Canillo. This waterway, 32 km long in the upper Andorran valley, ran through the village center for about 1 km, historically powering mills with its average flow of 5-7 m³/s. It is on its banks that King Joan I d'Aragó is said to have once signed crucial treaties. By following the course of this river, you trace back time, searching for the marks left by the ancient inhabitants of Canillo and the passages of Pyrenean transhumance.
In the heart of Canillo, the Plaça de Canillo welcomes you, a historic crossroads since 1850. Surrounded by traditional stone buildings, this central square of 800 m² houses the Font de la Plaça, a fountain dating from the 19th century. This place of gatherings and local festivities is a crucial point for your investigation. Clues may be hidden in the fountain's engravings or the facades of the houses, revealing fragments of the history of the Consell General and the heritage of Canillo.
Continuing your exploration of Canillo's heritage, you discover the Casa de la Vall, a replica of the historic seat of the Andorran parliament. This 17th-century building, with its traditional Pyrenean slate roof, now houses the Canillo museum and has been linked to the Consell General since the creation of the Andorran parliamentary system. It is a key place to understand the decisions that shaped Andorra over the centuries, and to unravel the threads of your mystery. Not far, a 12th-century Romanesque bridge, restored in 1972 after the floods of 1963, crosses the Valira d'Orient, a mandatory passage for ancient transhumance routes, symbolizing the persistence of these paths despite adversity.
Your quest finally leads you to the Mirador del Roc del Quer. To reach it, you take the Camí de les Pardines, an 18th-century paved path with a 500m elevation gain, leading you to an altitude of 1520m. This natural rock, 1.2 km from Sant Serni, offers a panoramic view of Canillo and was a historic observation site for cross-border passages. Contemplating the landscape, you assemble the last fragments of the disappeared's story, uniting the threads of an adventure that has spanned centuries. This thematic circuit in Canillo will have made you relive forgotten eras, revealing the richness and complexity of Andorran heritage.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Coded Messages
Decipher symbols and clues to reveal a secret.
In-depth Investigation
Delve into the details of a poignant human story.
Breathtaking Landscapes
An adventure in the heart of the Andorran mountains.
The memory of the absent illuminates the path.
Decipher the secrets of Canillo's refugees and give them a newfound voice.
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 this an outdoor escape game in Canillo, Andorra or a classic scavenger hunt?
Both at once: it's an outdoor escape game — team puzzles, narration, clues, final code — but in the streets of Canillo, Andorra, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02How long does it take to finish Canillo — Escape of the Disappeared?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Does Canillo — Escape of the Disappeared work for team-building?
Yes — it's actually one of our main use cases. Outdoor escape game format, teams of 4 to 6, live ranking possible between groups. For companies above 12 participants, contact us: we can issue linked codes.
Q04What happens if it rains in Canillo, Andorra?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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