Isabella's Crown
The day a princess became queen and changed the world
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On 13 December 1474, in the Alcázar of Segovia, Isabella of Castile took the crown no one wanted to give her. Unified Spain had just been born.
The Alcázar of Segovia is not just a fairytale castle — it is the cradle of an empire
Walt Disney drew inspiration from it for Cinderella's castle. But the real story of the Alcázar is more extraordinary than any fairy tale. It was here that Isabella I of Castile was proclaimed queen — a peaceful but audacious coup that unified Spain, financed Columbus and changed the face of the world.
« "I am the rightful queen of these kingdoms. And the king my husband is king by grace of our marriage." »— — Isabella I of Castile, 1474
The queen who forged an empire
When her brother Henry IV of Castile died in December 1474, Isabella was in Segovia. Without waiting for her husband Ferdinand of Aragon, she had herself proclaimed Queen of Castile in the Church of San Miguel, on the Plaza Mayor, then entered the Alcázar as sovereign.
This audacious move triggered a four-year war of succession against Juana la Beltraneja. Isabella emerged victorious. Her marriage to Ferdinand created the dynastic union of Castile and Aragon — the embryo of modern Spain.
From the Alcázar of Segovia, Isabella prepared the reconquest of Granada, signed the Capitulations of Santa Fe with Columbus, and established the Inquisition. For better and for worse, the world would never be the same again.
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
5 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 cradle of Spain
The game traces the founding moment of Spanish unification — Isabella's proclamation in the Alcázar.
Disney's Alcázar
The castle that inspired Walt Disney for Cinderella is also where the Spanish empire was born.
Politics & intrigue
A route where alliances, betrayals and coups intertwine.
Spain's oldest mint
The Casa de la Moneda in Segovia, on the Eresma, is an overlooked gem of industrial history.
A crown is not given. It is taken.
— Isabella I waited for no one to become queen
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Segovia · From the Alcázar to Plaza Mayor, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
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 Segovia · From the Alcázar to Plaza Mayor?
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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Your turn to play
From the Alcázar to the church where "Castilla!" echoed, walk in the footsteps of Isabella — the woman who turned a province into an empire.
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