Vlkolínec — The Silent Code
Decipher the Silent Code hidden in Vlkolínec's ancient log houses. Uncover the builders' secret symbols before the Carpathian shadows claim them forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the isolated mountain hamlet of Vlkolínec, first mentioned in 1376, the loggers, shepherds, and farmers who built this UNESCO-protected reserve etched a forbidden code into their wooden homes
Vlkolínec — The Silent Code
You are a traveling antiquarian, journeying to Vlkolínec, Slovakia, in 1890, drawn by whispers of ancient secrets.
In this isolated mountain hamlet, first mentioned in
Vlkolinec — The Secret Engraved in Wood and Earth
« A village is not just a place; it is a living memory, sculpted by time and the will of its inhabitants. »— Anton Hruška, Liptov chronicler (19th century)
The Legacy of a Way of Life
Nestled in the Liptov region of central Slovakia, Vlkolinec is a pastoral village whose history dates back at least to the 14th century. Its uniqueness lies in its exceptionally well-preserved folk architecture, composed of wooden houses with shingled roofs and whitewashed facades, typical of mountain culture. Far from main roads and urban centers, Vlkolinec long lived in self-sufficiency, developing cultural resilience in the face of external pressures and changing times.
Over the centuries, from feudalism to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, through world wars and the communist era, Vlkolinec, through its isolation and the determination of its inhabitants, managed to maintain a unique way of life and identity. This perseverance was crowned in 1993 by its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognizing the outstanding universal value of this living example of a traditional Central European rural village, a symbol of a community's ability to preserve its essence.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Ancestral Architecture
Explore unique wooden houses, witnesses to millennia-old traditional craftsmanship.
Historical Resilience
Discover how a community preserved its identity amidst the turmoil of history.
UNESCO Heritage
Immerse yourself in a classified site, a living example of Central European rural culture.
The soul of a people, carved in wood and stone.
In the timeless setting of Vlkolinec, the truth of its survival.
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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