The Celestial Hand of Orléans
Decipher the legend of the divine miracle that consecrated Sainte-Croix Cathedral.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
A fifteen-century-old enigma awaits you in the heart of Orléans. Do you dare to unravel it?
The Celestial Hand of Orléans
You are a dedicated archivist in Orléans, late 19th century, tasked with investigating an obscure reference to the 4th-century consecration of Sainte-Croix Cathedral.
You
The Enigma of the 'Miracle of the Beautiful Gates'
« C'est l'œuvre de Dieu, mes frères, et la main d'aucun homme ne peut la surpasser. »— Saint Euverte, IVe siècle (propos rapportés par la légende de la Cathédrale Sainte-Croix)
Orléans: Between Divine Glory and Human Shadow
Orléans, a thousand-year-old city, was the scene of intertwined destinies, where the sacred and the profane coexisted. Long before Joan of Arc and the turmoil of the Hundred Years' War, the city, then Aurelianum, saw the blossoming of a legend that marked its spiritual identity. In the 4th century, Saint Euverte, Bishop of Orléans, witnessed an event that would change the perception of Sainte-Croix Cathedral, a direct divine intervention, leaving a mystical imprint that endures to this day.
This 'Miracle of the Beautiful Gates' is not just a pious anecdote; it is the common thread of a story that connects the different eras of Orléans, from the Gallo-Roman ramparts of Aurelianum to the Merovingian councils. Every stone, every alley whispers the tales of this city which, through the ages, has managed to preserve its aura of mystery and its privileged connection with the divine, a force that protects it from darkness.
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?
Divine Legend
Dive into the mystery of the 'Miracle of the Beautiful Gates', a celestial consecration unique to Orléans.
Forgotten Chronicles
Discover little-known facts about Orléans' history, from the Carnutes to the Merovingians.
AR Revelations
Use augmented reality to see ghostly inscriptions and characters from the past.
Open your eyes to the city and its mysteries.
Every step is a discovery, every puzzle an immersion.
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
Q01What's the difference with a regular indoor escape room?
Outdoor escape game format: no physical locks, no actor, no fixed time slot. You start when you want, progress through Historic Center of Orléans, France with your phone, and the city itself is the set. More immersive on local history, more flexible in pace.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04What happens if it rains in Historic Center of Orléans, France?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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