Siwa Oasis — Decipher the Oracle's Secret
Uncover the hidden truth behind Alexander the Great's divine coronation. Decipher ancient prophecies scattered across Siwa's sacred sites to expose the Oracle's greatest secret.
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In 331 BCE, Alexander the Great journeyed across the Western Desert to consult the Oracle of Amun at Siwa
Siwa Oasis — Decipher the Oracle's Secret
You are Cleopatra VII, Ptolemaic Queen of Egypt, in Siwa Oasis during the 1st century BC, seeking the Oracle of Amun's secrets to legitimize your rule
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Siwa Oasis, where pharaohs and Alexander the Great sought confirmation of their divine destiny.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at the Temple of the Oracle of Amun, in Aghurmi, the starting point of this historical circuit in Siwa. Built around 520 BC under Persian rule, this ancient archaeological site is dedicated to the god Amun. In 331 BC, Alexander the Great received an oracle here confirming his divine status, an event that marked the history of Egypt. The ruins of the grand vestibule and entrance courtyard still bear hieroglyphic inscriptions in ancient Egyptian and Libyque, testifying to its importance in the Egyptian Western Desert. Your first puzzle invites you to decipher these forgotten symbols.
Not far, the Fortress of Shali, the ancient capital of Siwa, awaits you. Erected in the 13th century from kershif salt and mud blocks, this fortress reached wall heights of up to 30 meters, housing 300 fortified houses. Abandoned in the 20th century after floods, its remains offer a panoramic view of the oasis. It represents a crucial landmark of Egyptian Berber heritage. Though more recent than the oracle, Shali symbolizes the resilience of Siwa's inhabitants, who constantly had to protect their oasis. Your journey will then take you to Cleopatra's Spring, a natural stone basin dating from the Ptolemaic era (around 300 BC), a legendary bathing spot for Cleopatra VII herself, with its fresh water at 28°C.
The path then leads you to Gabal al-Mawta, the Mountain of the Dead. This archaeological site comprises over 200 rock-cut tombs, dating from the 26th century BC to the Ptolemaic era. Among them is the tomb of Si-Amun, a Siwan warrior-priest, decorated with paintings depicting Egyptian deities. Access via a steep path from Aghurmi offers a unique perspective on Siwa's ancient funerary practices. The proximity of these tombs to living areas illustrates the Egyptian concept of the eternal cycle. You will search for clues hidden among the millennia-old frescoes.
Continuing your exploration of the Siwa oasis, you will discover the Temple of Umm Ubaydah, a 4th century BC Ptolemaic temple dedicated to Amun and Isis. Less visited than the Oracle, its remains with columns and hieroglyphic inscriptions were partially restored in the 20th century by Egyptian archaeologists. It is located in the heart of the Siwa palm grove, irrigated by 200 natural freshwater springs and covering 8000 hectares with over 300,000 palm trees. This site, which annually produced 30,000 tons of dates, highlights the importance of agriculture and cults in this UNESCO candidate oasis. Before returning to the center, the Siwa Souk, a traditional Berber market established in the 19th century, offers a glimpse into Siwan daily life.
This journey into the Western Desert, between Siwa's Market Square and its ancient sites, reveals the history of Siwa, from the pharaohs to Berber traditions. You have deciphered the Oracle's messages, explored the abodes of the dead and places of worship, and traversed the lush palm grove. This outdoor escape game in Siwa, a blend of GPS treasure hunt and augmented reality, offers an interactive and immersive visit. You leave with a profound understanding of this millennia-old oasis, its heritage, and the destinies that unfolded there, far beyond usual tourist narratives.
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?
Forgotten Prophecy
Decipher ancient symbols to reconstruct the true message of the Oracle of Amun, knowledge that influenced Alexander's destiny.
Saharan Exploration
Journey through the mythical Siwa oasis, a green jewel in the heart of the desert, following the footsteps of one of history's greatest conquerors.
Divine Legitimacy
Explore how the blessing of the Siwa oracle bestowed upon Alexander the status of pharaoh and son of a god, changing the face of the ancient world.
The Oasis of Divine Secrets
The fate of an empire was decided in the heart of the desert.
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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