Ayutthaya — Versailles' Failed Plot
Uncover the conspiracy behind Louis XIV's secret mission to convert Ayutthaya to Catholicism. Decipher clues hidden in royal ruins to expose why the Sun King's grand scheme collapsed in flames.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1685, King Louis XIV of France, the Sun King, launched a clandestine diplomatic intrigue in Ayutthaya, the glittering capital of Siam
Ayutthaya — Versailles' Failed Plot
You are a historical cryptographer, drawn to Ayutthaya's ancient temples in the present day.
In 1685, King Louis XIV launched a clandestine diplomatic intrigue in Ayutthaya
Ayutthaya: The Sun King's Gaze on Siam
« The King of Siam always has the right to be master in his kingdom, and to govern himself according to the laws of his country and his religion. »— Kosa Pan, Siamese Ambassador to the French Court, 1686
The Duel of Monarchies: Louis XIV vs. Narai
In the late 17th century, Louis XIV's France was at the height of its power and influence. The Sun King, a devout Catholic, saw in the distant kingdom of Siam an opportunity for commercial, political, and above all, religious expansion. King Narai, Ayutthaya's enlightened monarch, was interested in European advancements and welcomed foreign emissaries with curiosity, including French Jesuits. This openness was perceived by Versailles as a potential opening for the king's conversion and the establishment of a Christian alliance in Asia.
Several embassies were exchanged between 1680 and 1688. The arrival of the Chevalier de Chaumont in Ayutthaya in 1685 marked the peak of the French offensive, with lavish gifts and alliance proposals. However, despite the pressures, King Narai, advised by his influential Greek minister Constantine Phaulkon, categorically refused to abandon Buddhism. The failure of the conversion and French attempts to establish a military and religious presence led to increasing tensions, culminating in the Siamese Revolution of 1688, the assassination of Phaulkon, and the almost total expulsion of the French from the kingdom, sealing the end of Louis XIV's ambitions in Siam.
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
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 Diplomatic Register
Uncover the secrets of a lost document revealing the behind-the-scenes of tense diplomacy between East and West.
Remnants of the Ancient Kingdom
Immerse yourself in the majestic ruins of Ayutthaya, silent witnesses to an era of grandeur and historical encounters.
Clash of Empires
Follow the footsteps of Louis XIV and King Narai in a subtle confrontation of powers, cultures, and religions.
History is also written in the silences of diplomacy.
Uncover the forgotten chapter of the Franco-Siamese encounter.
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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Reconstruct the coded diplomatic register and elucidate the reasons for Louis XIV's resounding failure to convert King Narai. Your quest will lead you to the heart of 17th-century political and religious intrigues, amidst Ayutthaya's majestic ruins and Versailles' shadows. Will you be the diplomat to complete the mission?
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