Abraham's Fire — Uncover the Prophet's Hidden Truth
Decipher ancient prophecies and expose the conspiracy that nearly erased Abraham's birthplace from history. Solve the riddles hidden within sacred sites to uncover what Nimrod's empire tried to destroy.
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In ancient Mesopotamia, the tyrant Nimrod ruled with an iron fist, crushing anyone who dared challenge his pagan authority
Abraham's Fire — Uncover the Prophet's Hidden Truth
You are a seeker of ancient truths, arriving in Şanlıurfa, modern-day Turkey, to discern fact from legend surrounding the prophet Abraham.
Your mission is to unravel the hidden narratives of
Immerse yourself in the founding myths of Abraham in Şanlıurfa, where King Nimrod defied the heavens nearly 4000 years ago.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Balıklıgöl, the 150-meter long and 20-meter wide basin, where sacred carp have swum for millennia. According to local Islamic tradition dating back to approximately 2000 BCE, these fish are inviolable. Legend has it that sighting a white fish opens the gates of heaven. You are surrounded by the Gölbaşı gardens, designed by architect Merih Karaaslan, and the Halil-ür Rahman Mosque complex, built by the Ayyubids in 1211 CE. This sacred site in Şanlıurfa, in the heart of Eastern Anatolia, is the ideal starting point for exploring the history of Şanlıurfa and the sites of Prophet Abraham.
Continue to Mevlid-i Halil Camii, an integral part of the Halil-ür Rahman Mosque complex. Here lies Hz. İbrahim Mağarası, the Cave of Abraham, a revered place where the prophet is believed to have been born or hidden from King Nimrod. This cave, accessible by separate entrances for men and women, is associated with the prophecy that Nimrod would kill newborn males. By visiting this crucial site in Şanlıurfa, you explore a deep facet of Şanlıurfa's history and the heritage of Eastern Anatolia, a true thematic circuit around the sites of Prophet Abraham.
The route then takes you to Şanlıurfa Kalesi, the castle overlooking Şanlıurfa's old town and the Balıklıgöl area. This monument is linked to the legend of Abraham, who was allegedly thrown from the castle into a fire by Nimrod. This historical vestige offers a unique perspective on the narrative and topography of the city. It is a key point in your interactive visit to Şanlıurfa, and a powerful reminder of the events that shaped the heritage of Eastern Anatolia.
Nearby, discover Ayn Zeliha Gölü, a lake that hosts a protected population of sacred carp, originating from Balıklıgöl. Hundreds of carp reproduce there thanks to their protected status, thus perpetuating local tradition. This site, along with Gümrük Hanı, a historic caravanserai, Rızvaniye Camii ve Medresesi, and Dergah Camii, nearby religious edifices, is an integral part of your exploration of Şanlıurfa's heritage. These monuments of Eastern Anatolia enrich your understanding of the cultural and historical context surrounding the sites of Prophet Abraham.
Your exploration of Şanlıurfa will have allowed you to retrace the footsteps of Prophet Abraham and Nimrod, from Balıklıgöl to the Cave of Abraham. You have discovered the millennia-old narratives that permeate every stone of this city, from the Ayyubid mosques of 1211 CE to the castle overlooking the city. This thematic circuit in Eastern Anatolia is not just a visit to monuments, but an immersion into the foundations of a civilization. You take with you not only factual knowledge, but also the feeling of having touched living history, a heritage that continues to resonate through the ages in Şanlıurfa.
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?
Interfaith dialogue
Discover how Judaism, Christianity and Islam honor Abraham
Sacred fish
Contemplate the miraculous carps born from Nimrod's pyre
Millennial traditions
Immerse yourself in 4000 years of living Abrahamic tradition
Reconstruct the Patriarch's universal prayer
A spiritual pilgrimage to the sources of faith
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
Q01Abraham's Fire — Uncover the Prophet's Hidden Truth — is it a guided trail or a free-form hunt?
It's a semi-guided trail: GPS points you to the next stop, but you find the camera clue and solve the puzzle yourself. No app to install, everything runs in your browser.
Q02Can we split Abraham's Fire — Uncover the Prophet's Hidden Truth across two days?
Yes — your code stays active and progress is saved. You can start Saturday afternoon, finish Sunday morning. Some players actually prefer this format to make the most of a full weekend on site.
Q03Is Abraham's Fire — Uncover the Prophet's Hidden Truth suitable for a challenge-seeking teen?
Absolutely. The puzzles aren't obvious — a curious teen will sweat just enough to be proud of cracking them. Progressive hints prevent frustration: if stuck, unlock hint level 1, then 2, then 3.
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, Şanlıurfa, city of Abraham is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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