Rütli — Code of the Waldstätten
Uncover the secret code hidden by the Waldstätten leaders at Rütli to thwart the Habsburg spy infiltrating their founding oath. Decipher clues across the meadow and shores to expose the traitor before the Confederacy crumbles.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1307, under the moonlit cliffs of Rütli Meadow, the leaders of Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwalden swore the legendary oath that birthed the Old Swiss Confederacy
Rütli — Code of the Waldstätten
You are a trusted Waldstätten conspirator, secretly summoned to the Wiese des Rütli in 1291 to forge the alliance that will change the history of the Uri region.
Your mission
Delve into the founding myth of the Swiss Confederation, where the Rütli Oath sealed the destiny of the Waldstätten in 1291.
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 story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the Grütli landing stage, the gateway to this Swiss national site. From your first steps on the main path towards the meadow, you'll spot the Schiller Monument, a 4-meter-high statue inaugurated in 1860. This work by Jeremias Hess pays tribute to the drama “Wilhelm Tell” (1804), which popularized the Rütli myth across Europe. This iconic location, accessible by boat from Flüelen or Vitznau, is the ideal starting point to explore the Wiese des Rütli, this 4-hectare meadow on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the traditional site of the Rütli Oath on August 1, 1291, between Uri, Schwyz, and Unterwald, a foundational event of the Swiss Confederation.
Continuing your path, you reach the Wiese des Rütli, a meadow of about 4 hectares where, according to tradition, representatives of the original cantons took an oath. In the heart of this meadow, the Rütli National Monument, a 6-meter-high granite obelisk sculpted by Ferdinand Wagner, was erected in 1859 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the event. Inaugurated on August 1, 1861, by General Guillaume Henri Dufour, this monument is a tangible testament to Swiss pride. It was restored in 1991 for the 700th anniversary of the Swiss Confederation, marking centuries of commemoration of Swiss heritage indirectly linked to UNESCO.
Your quest then leads you to the Rütli Inn (Rütli Gasthaus), a historic building continuously operated since 1600 as a stopover for pilgrims and tourists. Rebuilt in 1837 after a fire, this inn, classified as a cantonal historical monument in 1980, has hosted figures such as Emperor Franz Joseph in 1857. Its presence on this Swiss national site testifies to the importance of the location throughout the ages, offering refuge and a meeting point in the heart of the Rütli nature reserve, protected since 1933. It is here that travelers have always found comfort and inspiration, extending the spirit of gathering of the Waldstätten.
The trail then leads you to the Rütli Chapel, also known as the Tell Chapel. Built in 1822 by the Schiller society, this 5x3 meter chapel is dedicated to William Tell, the legendary Uri figure. Restored in 1976, it contains an 1836 fresco depicting the Rütli Oath, a powerful visual echo of the 1291 event. A few steps away, the Rütli Historical Panel, installed in 1941 by the Swiss Confederation, provides a summary of the oath in four languages. These monuments, located in Seelisberg and Sisikon, reinforce the narrative of the Swiss National Day on August 1, celebrating the unity of the people of Uri and the founding cantons.
Finally, your journey concludes at the Rütli Belvedere, a viewpoint established in 1920 on the cliff overlooking the meadow. At an altitude of 500 meters, it offers a panoramic view of Lake Lucerne. This access, marked since 1890, allows you to contemplate the extent of the territory for which Werner Stauffacher, Arnold von Melchtal, and Walter Fürst fought. Leaving the Uri region, you take with you not only the keys to the Waldstätten code but also a deep understanding of Rütli's history, Uri's monuments, and the spirit of freedom that shaped Switzerland. It's an interactive Rütli visit, a unique GPS treasure hunt, revealing Uri's heritage in a new light.
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?
An encrypted manuscript
Unveil the secret message the spy is trying to transmit to the Confederation's enemies.
A precarious defense
Understand the challenges and strategies of the first Confederates against a powerful empire.
Natural refuges
Use the forests and rocks of Grütli as allies to thwart the Habsburg spies.
History's secrets are carved in stone.
Every clue unmasks a plot.
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
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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