The Voconces' Lost Pact — Uncover Rome's Hidden Alliance
Decipher the secret treaty that bound the Voconces to Rome. Eight clues hidden in the ruins of Vasio reveal a conspiracy that nearly toppled the alliance—solve it before history forgets.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 69 BC, the Celtic Voconces—masters of the Ouvèze valley—faced a choice: resist Rome or negotiate
The Secret Oath of Vasio Vocontiorum
In 69 BC, the Celtic Voconces—masters of the Ouvèze valley—faced a choice: resist Rome or negotiate. They chose the latter, forging a pact that transformed their hilltop oppidum into the thriving city of Vasio Vocontiorum. But the treaty's true terms were never recorded in official archives. Whispers speak of a hidden clause, a secret obligation that kept the Voconces bound to Rome for centuries. Now, scattered across the archaeological sites of Puymin, the Villasse, and the ancient forum, coded inscriptions and architectural anomalies hint at the forgotten agreement. Your mission: traverse the ruins, decode the Voconces' cipher, and uncover what Rome demanded in exchange for prosperity. The answers lie beneath the stones of their greatest monuments—and in the silence of their greatest secret.
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
« Memory is the treasure and guardian of all things. »— Cicero
The Rise of Vasio Vocontiorum
Vaison-la-Romaine, once known as Vasio Vocontiorum, was the capital of the Voconces, a Celto-Ligurian people. After a defeat against Julius Caesar's troops between 69 and 52 BC, the city became an ally of Rome, retaining a degree of autonomy. This period marked the beginning of an intense Romanization that transformed Vaison into one of the most prosperous cities in Gallia Narbonensis, renowned for its wealth and illustrious citizens.
Figures like Sextus Affranius Burrus, Praetorian Prefect under Nero and a key figure of the Empire, or the historian Trogue Pompée, a native of the region, attest to the importance of Vasio Vocontiorum. The writings of Pliny the Elder and Pomponius Mela describe it as a city of great splendor, featuring an ancient theater, vast villas like the House of the Laurelled Apollo and the House of the Silver Bust, and an ingenious hydraulic network. The Ouvèze River and the Roman Bridge are silent witnesses to this grandeur.
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?
Explore the Ruins of Vasio Vocontiorum
Walk in the footsteps of Romans and Voconces through the archaeological sites of Puymin and La Villasse.
Unravel an Ancient Voconces Prophecy
Decode hidden messages left by Pliny the Elder and Trogue Pompée, revealing the Key of the Voconces.
Retrieve the Forgotten Key of the Alliance
Gather fragments of an ancient oath to reveal the secret of the Voconces' power and their connection to Rome.
Unearth the legends of the Empire.
Vasio Vocontiorum awaits you.
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, WhatsApp, 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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Embark on an epic quest through the remnants of Vasio Vocontiorum and reconstruct the Forgotten Key of the Voconces. History and legend will guide you. Are you ready to unravel this ancient secret?
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