Baeza — The Codex Conspiracy
Uncover the Codex of Baeza's forbidden secrets hidden in Renaissance symbols across Baeza's landmarks. Decipher codes, expose the conspiracy that silenced its creators, and claim the lost legacy before it's erased forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the Renaissance heart of Baeza, a secret codex was crafted by shadowy scholars blending sacred texts with alchemical mysteries
Baeza, 1542: Forgotten knowledge emerges from the shadow of the Renaissance.
In the Renaissance heart of Baeza, a secret codex was crafted by shadowy scholars blending sacred texts with alchemical mysteries. This forbidden manuscript, known as the Codex of Baeza, held prophecies of power that threatened the Church's grip on Andalusia. Its guardians encoded clues into the city's facades, fountains, and spires—but a brutal conspiracy struck: the creators vanished, the codex burned, leaving only fragmented symbols scattered across the historic center. Now, centuries later, you are the decoder summoned to Baeza's ancient streets. From the enigmatic gargoyle-monkey on the Cathedral's balcony to the cryptic carvings of Santa Maria Fountain, each landmark guards a piece of the cipher. Solve the riddles linking Baeza's Renaissance treasures—Palace of Jabalquinto, Plaza del Pópulo, and more—to reconstruct the codex's final revelation. Outwit the echoes of the silencers: was it Inquisition spies or rival brotherhoods? Piece together the truth in this 1.5 km web of stone secrets, racing against a modern threat to bury it forever. Your quest ends with the codex's ultimate power—unveiled only for the worthy.
A game, a guided tour and a city guide — all in one
You're not just buying an escape game. You're carrying a living city guide — historical anecdotes, forgotten legends, key monuments, hidden architecture — unfolding step by step as you walk.
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
« Baeza is an outstanding example of a Spanish Renaissance city. »— UNESCO, World Heritage
Baeza's Golden Age
In the 16th century, Baeza, under the patronage of figures like Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, Secretary of State to Charles V, and the architect Andrés de Vandelvira, transformed into a jewel of the Renaissance. The foundation of its university in 1542 by Pope Paul III, at the request of Archbishop Don Rodrigo de Castro, propelled the city to the status of a major intellectual center. New humanist, scientific, and artistic ideas flowed in, shaping Baeza's urban planning and architecture and leaving a distinctive Italian imprint. This cultural effervescence attracted brilliant minds and made the city a hub of knowledge and creation.
The legacy of this period is visible at every street corner: from palaces to churches, and public squares. Vandelvira's vision, inspired by Italian masters, is found in the classical rigor and harmony of proportions. The city, along with its neighbor Úbeda, is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a living testament to the adaptation of Italian Renaissance architecture and urbanism in Spain. It is in this context of exchange and intellectual ambition that the mysterious 'Grand Project' is said to have originated, an ideal that transcended mere construction to embrace a global vision of the city.
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?
Architectural Investigation
Unravel the riddles hidden within the facades and emblematic Renaissance monuments of Baeza.
UNESCO Heritage
Explore a World Heritage site, a testament to the splendor of the Spanish Renaissance.
Forgotten Codex
Reassemble the visionary plan of a 'Grand Project' that would have transformed Baeza into a humanist utopia.
Uncover the architectural secrets of an Andalusian Renaissance.
The light of knowledge awaits you in the streets of Baeza.
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, WhatsApp, 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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