Sambor Prei Kuk — Riddle of the Serpent King
Uncover the enigma of the Serpent King in the jungle-shrouded temples of ancient Ishanapura. Decipher cryptic carvings and solve the riddle that guards his lost legacy before the forest claims it forever.
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In the 7th century heart of the Chenla Empire, King Isanavarman I ruled from Ishanapura, now the haunting Sambor Prei Kuk
Sambor Prei Kuk — Riddle of the Serpent King
You are a seasoned adventurer, a scholar of ancient prophecies drawn by the allure of forgotten power to the heart of Cambodia.
In the 7th century, King Isanavarman I ruled the Chenla
Isanapura, the cradle of Chenla and the legacy of Funan
« “This kingdom is that of Zhenla. Its king is Isanavarman.” »— Chinese annals of the Sui Dynasty, 7th century
Isanapura: The Bridge Between Funan and Angkor
Before the splendor of Angkor, the kingdom of Chenla dominated Cambodia, with Isanapura (today Sambor Prei Kuk) as its flourishing capital. Founded in the 7th century by King Isanavarman I, Isanapura was the heart of an empire that succeeded the mythical Funan kingdom, often described in Chinese texts as a powerful maritime empire. The transition from Funan to Chenla marked a shift in power from coastal cities to inland areas, but Funan's cultural and religious legacy, including the cult of Shiva and Indian influence, remained deeply rooted. The temples of Sambor Prei Kuk, with their delicately carved bricks and often octagonal structures, bear witness to this foundational period.
Isanavarman I was a builder and unifier. Under his reign, Chenla expanded, and Isanapura became a major religious and political center. Sanskrit inscriptions discovered at the site glorify Hindu deities and the builder kings, offering valuable insights into the life and beliefs of this pre-Angkorian era. The art of Sambor Prei Kuk, with its dvarapalas (temple guardians) and floral motifs, represents a crucial stage in the development of Khmer aesthetics, laying the foundations for the golden age of Angkor that would follow centuries later. The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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.
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
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?
The Funanese Heritage
Delve into the mysteries of the Funan kingdom, Southeast Asia's first great empire, whose influence shaped Khmer culture.
Pre-Angkorian Architectures
Explore the brick temples of Sambor Prei Kuk, unique testimonies to the art and engineering that preceded the Angkorian era.
Forgotten Royal Prophecy
Reconstruct an ancient sacred codex containing the visions of a founding king for the future of his people and empire.
The past is never really dead. It's not even past.
William Faulkner
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 an app or a paper guide?
Neither. Everything plays in your browser (Safari, Chrome) after you tap your activation link. No PDF to print, no download. The trail lives in your phone, that's it.
Q02How many stops are in Sambor Prei Kuk — Riddle of the Serpent King?
Eight stops total. At each stop you find a camera clue, solve the puzzle, collect a fragment of the final code. With all eight, you've got the answer.
Q03Can we play Sambor Prei Kuk — Riddle of the Serpent King as a couple?
Great two-person format. Narration is dramatic without overdoing it, puzzles are designed to spark conversation. Ideal for new relationships or anniversaries — you discover the city and coordinate on puzzles simultaneously.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Sambor Prei Kuk Archaeological Site is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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