Angkor Thom — The Bayon Code
Decipher the hidden code etched in the Bayon's enigmatic faces and bas-reliefs. Uncover Jayavarman VII's cosmic secret before its prophecy unleashes chaos on the ancient capital.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the heart of Angkor Thom, King Jayavarman VII erected the Bayon Temple as the axis mundi, its 216 serene faces gazing across the empire
Angkor Thom — The Bayon Code
You are a modern epigraphist specializing in ancient Khmer scripts, arriving at Angkor Thom in present-day Cambodia.
In the heart of Angkor Thom, King Jayavarman VII erected the Bayon Temple
The Whispering Faces of the Khmer Cosmos
« It took centuries of faith to raise these monuments; centuries of oblivion to let them perish. »— Henri Mouhot, explorer
The Cosmic Genius of Jayavarman VII
Jayavarman VII, a monarch devoted to Mahayana Buddhism, ruled the Khmer Empire from 1181 to 1218. His ascension to the throne was preceded by the sacking of Angkor by the Chams in 1177, a traumatic event that led him to conceive a new capital, Angkor Thom, as an impregnable bastion and a mirror of the divine world. He built not only temples but also hospitals, roads, and reservoirs, embodying the Bodhisattva Lokeshvara, protector of his people.
The Bayon, his state temple at the heart of Angkor Thom, is a unique architectural marvel. Its 200 giant faces, mysteriously smiling at the four cardinal points, are interpreted as those of Lokeshvara, the Buddha, and the king himself, merging the divine and the royal. The entire city, with its monumental terraces and ancillary temples, was a cosmic map, a sacred diagram designed to maintain universal order and the prosperity of the kingdom.
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.
Ready to live this adventure?
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Practical info
Why this route?
Enigmatic Faces
Decipher the expressions of the 200 stone faces of Bayon, symbols of divine and royal omnipresence.
Khmer Cosmology
Dive into the ancient Khmer worldview, where architecture reflects the celestial order.
Secret Code
Unravel the architectural code hidden by Jayavarman VII to protect his empire.
Decipher the whispers of stone.
The past holds the key to the future.
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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Jayavarman VII, the builder-king, bequeathed a monumental legacy and an invaluable secret. His cosmic code, carved into the stone of his capital, is a call to curious souls. Unveil the mystery of Bayon and retrace the divine plan intended to ensure the perpetuity of the Khmer Empire.
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