Medinet Madi — Decipher Sobek's Hidden Prophecy
Uncover the lost oracle inscriptions of Sobek hidden within Medinet Madi's temples before the Faiyum's rising waters claim them forever. Decode the crocodile god's prophecy.
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In the shadow of Medinet Madi's Middle Kingdom temples, a secret has been guarded for 4,000 years
Medinet Madi — Decipher Sobek's Hidden Prophecy
You are a young scribe in the service of Pharaoh Amenemhat III, tasked with deciphering a forgotten prophecy in the heart of Fayoum.
Your mission leads you to the archaeological site of Medinet M
Delve into the immemorial sands of Medinet Madi, where pharaohs of the 12th Dynasty carved stone for crocodile gods.
The story that haunts this land
Votre quête débute au temple principal de Medinet Madi, fondé entre 1855 et 1799 av. J.-C. sous les règnes d'Amenemhat III et Amenemhat IV de la XIIe Dynastie. Ce complexe était dédié à Sobek, Horus et la déesse-serpent Renenutet, dont de rares représentations à tête de cobra ornent les reliefs dynastiques XII, montrant Amenemhat III et IV faisant des offrandes. Vous parcourez les trois sanctuaires, chacun abritant autrefois des statues des divinités et des rois, et explorez la petite salle à colonnes construite en calcaire doré pâle, sentant le poids de l'histoire du site archéologique Fayoum sous vos pieds. Ce lieu, isolé dans un creux désertique, est un témoignage puissant de la piété de l'Ancien Empire.
Poursuivant votre exploration du patrimoine Fayoum, vous découvrez la porte ptolémaïque, mise au jour en 1995 par des archéologues italiens à l'est du temple principal. Datée de l'époque ptolémaïque (305-30 av. J.-C.), cette porte menait à un second temple dédié à Sobek, aujourd'hui enfoui sous les décombres. Elle marque la continuité du culte du dieu crocodile à travers les âges, bien après la Dynastie XII. Cette structure met en lumière l'expansion du site de Medinet Madi, qui fut habité et vénéré pendant des millénaires, intégrant des influences gréco-romaines à l'héritage pharaonique. La superposition des époques révèle la richesse de l'histoire de Medinet Madi.
Vos pas vous mènent ensuite à travers les vestiges de deux villes antiques distinctes, révélées par les fouilles italiennes menées depuis les années 1960. Parmi elles, une grande ville romaine atteste de l'importance de Narmouthis à l'époque gréco-romaine. Ces fouilles ont également mis au jour plusieurs églises chrétiennes primitives, illustrant la transformation religieuse et culturelle de la région. Ce circuit thématique Fayoum vous permet de visualiser comment Medinet Madi a été un carrefour de civilisations, accueillant diverses communautés et leurs croyances, tout en conservant son rôle de centre spirituel.
Au nord de la cour du temple, vous explorez une pépinière de crocodiles, découverte lors de fouilles récentes par les universités de Pise et Messine. Ce site insolite contient des dizaines d'œufs de crocodiles à divers stades de maturation, confirmant l'importance sacrée de Sobek et la pratique de l'élevage de ces animaux, souvent momifiés pour le dieu. Cette découverte offre un aperçu concret des rituels et des croyances liées au culte de Sobek, un aspect fondamental du temple Dynastie XII. La présence de cette pépinière renforce l'immersion dans le monde animal et religieux de l'Égypte antique à Medinet Madi.
En achevant votre jeu de piste GPS, vous passez près d'une structure voûtée bien préservée, également excavée au nord du nouveau temple par l'équipe de Pise et Messine. Ce vestige, témoin d'une architecture plus tardive, souligne la persistance de l'activité humaine et cultuelle sur le site de Medinet Madi. Votre visite interactive Medinet Madi vous aura permis de retracer l'évolution de ce lieu sacré, depuis les pharaons fondateurs jusqu'aux influences gréco-romaines Narmouthis. Vous repartez avec une compréhension des couches d'histoire qui composent ce site unique, accessible via le village d'Abu Gandir, point d'accès le plus proche, à environ 2 km du site.
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 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
The Shadow of the Crocodile God
Immerse yourself in the cult of Sobek, the revered and feared deity of the Nile's waters, whose influence shaped the destiny of the Faiyum oasis.
The Waters of Lake Moeris
Explore the complex relationship between ancient Egyptians and the vast Lake Moeris, source of life and threat of submersion, central to the region's prosperity and legends.
The Secret of the Forgotten Pharaohs
Uncover the hidden legacy of Sobekneferu, a powerful female pharaoh whose reign marked a pivotal yet often overlooked chapter in Egypt's history.
Decipher the ancient prophecy
Before the waters engulf everything
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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