The Ukok Curse — Unearth the Ice Maiden's Secret
Decipher the mystery of the Siberian Ice Maiden: why does her repatriation spark spiritual unrest? Uncover the curse binding science, shamanism, and a 2,500-year-old secret.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1993, archaeologists unearthed a tattooed noblewoman frozen in permafrost on the remote Ukok Plateau—a discovery that would ignite decades of conflict
The Ukok Curse — Unearth the Ice Maiden's Secret
You are an independent historical investigator, summoned to Gorno-Altaysk in the early 2000s to address a growing crisis.
In 1993, archaeologists unearthed a
The Princess's Return: Between Science and Faith
« She is our mother, the heart of Altai. Her return does not mean the end of our torment, but the beginning of a new era. »— An ancient Altai shaman (reported quote)
A symbol at the crossroads of worlds: the Princess and politics
After its discovery and intensive study in Novosibirsk, the mummy of the Princess of Altai became a focal point of tension. For many Altai people, she is not just an archaeological discovery, but 'Kadyrjin', the guardian of Altai, whose disturbed rest has been associated with natural disasters and spiritual imbalance. Elders and shamans demanded her immediate return to her homeland, arguing that her spirit was suffering and her absence brought misfortune to the region.
Popular pressure and cultural demands finally led to the repatriation of the princess in 2012 to the National Museum of the Altai Republic in Gorno-Altaisk. However, the debate did not cease. Questions remain about her final resting place (some wishing for a return to the Ukok Plateau), how her legacy is managed, and the reconciliation between scientific preservation and respect for indigenous beliefs. She remains a living symbol of Altai identity and a subject of ongoing controversy.
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?
Quest for Cultural Justice
Participate in the rehabilitation of ancestral heritage in the face of modern challenges.
Altai Myths and Legends
Explore the spiritual beliefs surrounding the Princess, revered guardian and ancestor.
Heritage vs. Science Conflict
Navigate between scientific imperatives and respect for traditions to uncover a complex truth.
Between past and present, her spirit awaits understanding.
The destiny of a region linked to a millennia-old mummy.
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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Immerse yourself in the beating heart of Altai, where ancient legends and modern challenges meet. Discover the Princess's role in the culture and politics of this sacred land.
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