Ciudad Rodrigo — Uncover the 1812 Loot
Uncover the hidden loot from the 1812 Allied sack of Ciudad Rodrigo. Solve riddles at fortifications and plazas to decipher where Wellington's troops stashed their infamous spoils before vanishing.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
January 1812: After a brutal siege, Wellington's Anglo-Portuguese forces breached Ciudad Rodrigo's mighty walls, turning allies into ruthless looters
Ciudad Rodrigo — Uncover the 1812 Loot
You are a loyalist scout under Wellington's command, operating in Ciudad Rodrigo in 1812, tasked with recovering crucial plans before the final assault.
Your mission begins in the Plaza Mayor,
Immerse yourself in 1812 Ciudad Rodrigo, at the heart of the bloody siege that changed the course of the Spanish War of Independence.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins in Ciudad Rodrigo's Plaza Mayor, the central square of the historic district and a crucial logistical base during the 1812 siege. This is where Anglo-Portuguese troops, under the command of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, massed before the decisive assault on January 19, 1812. By exploring this vibrant heart of the city, now classified as a Historic-Artistic Site since 1944, you'll discover how this location witnessed the preparations and tensions leading up to the city's capture. The echoes of artillery and orders still resonate within the walls of Castille-León.
Just a short distance away, the Catedral de Santa María de Ciudad Rodrigo, a Romanesque-Gothic edifice built between the 12th and 16th centuries, stands as a silent witness. Fortified during the 1812 siege, its adjacent walls bear the scars of the bombardment of January 14, 1812, when 23 24-pounder and 4 18-pounder cannons pounded the French defenses. Less than 300 meters separate you from the Plaza Mayor, a short path that British assailants crossed on January 19, 1812, turning this cathedral into a strategic point of their advance.
Continue towards the Puerta del Sol, a 16th-century fortified gate integrated into Ciudad Rodrigo's ramparts. This defensive entry point was fiercely contested by the French garrison commanded by Baron Barrié in January 1812. Near the breaches opened by Allied artillery in just five days from January 14, 1812, this gate, approximately 400 meters from the Plaza Mayor, is a key landmark on the 1.5 km pedestrian circuit, illustrating the intensity of the battles for control of the city.
The Castillo de Enrique II, built in 1372 by Enrique II de Trastamare and now a Parador, was converted into a citadel during the French occupation of 1810-1812. Occupied by Baron Barrié's forces, it did not surrender until January 20, 1812, after Wellington's victorious assault. 500 meters from the Plaza Mayor, this castle overlooked the Allied artillery positions established from January 8, 1812, offering a strategic view of the theater of operations and the Puente sobre el río Águeda, crossed by the Anglo-Portuguese army to begin the siege.
Your 1.5 km journey also takes you to the Palacio de los Águila, a 15th-century Gothic palace damaged by the 1812 fighting, and the Iglesia de San Vicente Mártir, a 12th-century Romanesque church near the assault breaches. By visiting Ciudad Rodrigo, a Bien de Interés Cultural, you explore not only the monuments but also Wellington's tactical genius and the resilience of the French defenders. The Convento de Santa Cruz, the first Allied objective taken on January 13-14, 1812, marks another key point of this Castille-León thematic circuit, transforming your visit into a true GPS treasure hunt at the heart of history, an interactive visit to Ciudad Rodrigo.
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?
Besieged Fortress
Explore the ramparts and strategic points of a city that was a major stake in the Peninsular War.
Forgotten Plunder
Unravel the story of the sack of Ciudad Rodrigo, a dark episode where allies became tormentors.
Memory Recovered
Reconstruct the story of a disillusioned soldier and find the hidden testimony of the horrors of war.
History Doesn't Always Remember the Honors.
Break the silence of Ciudad Rodrigo's sack.
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 Ciudad Rodrigo, Castile and León with your phone, and the city itself is the set. More immersive on local history, more flexible in pace.
Q02Can we take a break mid-trail?
Of course. Stop at a café, have lunch, resume later: your progress is saved. Many players bake a meal break into the trail, especially with families.
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.
Q04Best season to explore Ciudad Rodrigo, Castile and León like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Ciudad Rodrigo, Castile and León often feels more authentic then.
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