Kraton — The Sultan's Lost Decree
Uncover the Sultan's secret decree hidden in the Kraton axis. Decode symbols across sacred landmarks to expose a conspiracy threatening the Javanese throne before it's too late.
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In 1755, Sultan Hamengkubuwono I founded Yogyakarta's Kraton, aligning its grand axis with the cosmos to ensure harmony between realms
Kraton — The Sultan's Lost Decree
You are a trusted royal agent, loyal to Sultan Hamengkubuwono I in 1755 Yogyakarta.
The Sultan founded the Kraton, aligning its grand axis with the cosmos for
Yogyakarta – The Secret of Royal Autonomy
« « The destiny of our people rests on the strength of our culture and the unity of our heart. » »— Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX
The Uniqueness of the Yogyakarta Sultanate
Founded in 1755 after the Treaty of Giyanti which divided the old Mataram kingdom, the Sultanate of Yogyakarta is a unique entity in Indonesia. Unlike other Javanese kingdoms, it managed to preserve its royal status and political autonomy, largely thanks to the diplomacy and vision of its sultans. The first of them, Hamengkubuwono I, was a builder and strategist who laid the foundations of a prosperous and culturally rich state, centered around the majestic Kraton.
The Sultanate's role was crucial during the Indonesian National Revolution. In 1945, shortly after the proclamation of independence, Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX declared his full support for the new Republic, offering Yogyakarta as a provisional capital. In recognition, the Indonesian government granted it a special status, making the Sultan the hereditary governor of the region. This unique position, rooted in tradition and modernity, is a testament to the resilience of Yogyakarta's parallel power against the central government in Jakarta.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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.
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Practical info
Why this route?
Secret Decree
Track down a foundational document, lost through centuries, that seals Yogyakarta's autonomy.
Royal Intrigue
Delve into the intricacies of Javanese power, balancing ancient tradition with modern challenges.
Cultural Heritage
Explore the symbols and architecture that define the unique identity of the Sultanate.
The past is an anchor, the future a rudder.
The Sultan's legacy awaits revelation.
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
Q01Is Kraton — The Sultan's Lost Decree similar to a treasure hunt?
Same spirit: search, deduce, find. But here the "treasure" is a full story to piece together in eight stops. Each stop gives you a fragment of the final code. Eight fragments later, you've cracked it.
Q02How far do you walk in Historic Center of Yogyakarta?
Usually 2 to 4 km of total walking, within 1.5 km as the crow flies from the start point. The route is designed to be walkable at a relaxed pace, no public transport needed.
Q03Can we do Kraton — The Sultan's Lost Decree as a family with kids?
Yes, from age 6 with an adult reading puzzles aloud, and from age 12 on their own. Kids love the "find the camera clue" part — it's very visual, gets them genuinely involved.
Q04What if we get stuck on a puzzle?
Three hint levels per puzzle, with a small increasing time penalty. If truly stuck after level 3, you can skip the step (45-min penalty). The point: nobody stays blocked and goes home frustrated.
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