Schaan — The 81st Soldier Enigma
1866: Liechtenstein sent 80 soldiers to war and got 81 back. Uncover the impossible return, decode the hidden truth before the legend claims another.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1866, the tiny Principality of Liechtenstein dispatched 80 men to join the Austro-Prussian War, a conflict they never fought
Schaan — The 81st Soldier Enigma
You are an emissary for Prince Johann II, tasked with finding a mysterious 81st Liechtenstein soldier who vanished after the army's deployment to the Tyrolean border.
Your mission takes you through
Immerse yourself in 1866, as Liechtenstein's neutrality is tested by the distant echoes of the Austro-Prussian War.
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
« For God, Prince and Fatherland »— National motto of Liechtenstein
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Rathausplatz, Schaan's central square, a starting point for many local events. Surrounded by 20th-century administrative buildings, including Schaan's Rathaus, built in 1963 with modern concrete architecture, this square is the city's beating heart. It's here that news spreads and public gatherings take shape, just a few steps from the main shops. You question virtual passersby, hoping to glean information about the missing soldier, whose trace was lost after the deployment of the small 80-man army to the border in 1866.
Continue your investigation to Pfarrkirche St. Laurentius in Schaan, a neo-Gothic edifice erected in 1895. Its 45-meter bell tower stands as a beacon over the Schaan landscape. The interior, adorned with early 20th-century frescoes and stained glass restored in 1980, offers a glimpse into its religious heritage. Dedicated to Saint Lawrence, it is a key monument for the parish's 2000 faithful. In its virtual registers, you search for clues, names, dates that might shed light on the fate of our 81st soldier, whose disappearance remains a mystery to Prince Johann II.
The path leads you to Gasthof Löwen, a historic inn founded in 1780. It is one of Schaan's oldest hospitality establishments, whose listed Baroque facade attests to a rich past. Having served as a post relay until 1900, it is located less than 400m from Rathausplatz. The walls of this inn have seen generations of travelers and residents. You imagine the soldiers' discussions, war rumors, and search for hidden marks or symbols that might be linked to the enigma of the Liechtenstein soldier, in this emblematic place in Schaan's city center.
Your investigation then takes you to Gemeindesaal Schaan, a community hall built in 1972. With a capacity of 500 people, it is integrated into the administrative complex near the Rathaus, 200m from Rathausplatz. The modern functional architecture of this place contrasts with older buildings. It is here that assemblies and cultural events are held, including military commemorations. You discover virtual archives, proclamations from Prince Johann II, and try to reconstruct the movements of the 1866 army to understand how a man could have vanished into thin air.
Finally, the Heimatmuseum Schaan offers a deep dive into Schaan's rural history. Opened in 1984 in a typical 1675 Liechtenstein farmhouse, it exhibits over 5000 objects, from prehistoric artifacts to 19th-century industrialization. Less than 500m from Rathausplatz, this museum houses a collection of 19th-century military uniforms, offering a concrete vision of Prince Johann II's era. By examining the details of these uniforms and everyday objects, you hope to find a final clue, a personal item, a document that will reveal the truth about the 81st soldier, thus concluding your thematic circuit through Schaan's heritage.
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?
A Historical Enigma
Unravel the threads of a very real local legend that has endured through centuries.
The Spirit of Neutrality
Discover how a small country managed to preserve its peace amidst European conflicts.
Journey Along the Rhine
Follow in the footsteps of soldiers along picturesque paths and iconic places in Schaan.
Liechtenstein never went to war, but it always had a sense of adventure.
Uncover the secret of its most famous feat... without arms.
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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