Jesuit Block — Uncover the Hidden Legacy
In Córdoba's Jesuit Block, decode the hidden legacy of the Jesuits' expulsion. Follow their secret codes across 8 landmarks to expose the forbidden plan they left behind before 1767.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1599, the Jesuits arrived in Córdoba, Argentina, founding the Manzana Jesuítica as the heart of their vast empire of estancias, education, and evangelization
Jesuit Block — Uncover the Hidden Legacy
You are a former Jesuit novice, secretly returned to Córdoba, Argentina, in 1768, after the order's expulsion.
In 1599, the Jesuits founded the Manzana
Córdoba: The Secret Plan of the Society of Jesus
« Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam. »— Motto of the Society of Jesus
The Indelible Mark of the Company
Founded in 1540 by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the Society of Jesus became a major force in education and evangelization worldwide. In the Viceroyalty of Peru, Córdoba emerged as a strategic center for the Jesuits, establishing the first university in Argentina in 1613 – the Universidad de Córdoba – alongside schools and mission estancias. Their influence spanned intellectual, religious, and economic spheres, shaping the cultural landscape of the region.
The vast power and autonomy of the Jesuits eventually led to conflicts with European monarchs. King Charles III, fearing their political and economic sway, decreed their expulsion from Spain and its colonies in 1767. This abrupt departure left a profound void in Córdoba, but also left behind their magnificent architectural legacy, filled with hidden meanings and enduring symbols, now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage 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 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?
Get my code · 12€No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒 Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
Practical info
Why this route?
Urban Exploration
Wander through cobblestone alleys and historic courtyards, searching for the marks of the Jesuit past.
Jesuit Mystery
Unravel a captivating historical plot, woven with symbols and secret messages left by the Society of Jesus.
World Heritage
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Manzana Jesuítica, an exceptional UNESCO site witnessing four centuries of Argentine history.
Veritas Liberabit Vos.
The truth will set you free.
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.
Avis des aventuriers
Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience.
Did you play le legado oculto de los jesuitas? Check the email you received after your game to leave a verified review.
Your turn to play
Decipher the Jesuits' secret plan and reveal their vision for the New World, carved in the stone of the Manzana Jesuítica.
1 purchase = 1 phone. Play several on the same device.
No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
🪙+24 TripCoins granted with your booking
Other escape games in Jesuit Block, Córdoba, Argentina
See all games in Jesuit Block, Córdoba, Argentina→More ideas for self-guided walking tours, scavenger hunts & city quests in the same city
Other escape games in Argentine
View Argentine→More destinations, tours & urban treasure hunts across the country
San Juan — The New City Blueprint Conspiracy
The Trelew Cover-Up — Uncover the Truth Behind the 1972 Massacre
Ushuaia Presidio — Uncover the Whispers
San Ignacio Miní — Jesuits' Hidden Legacy
Explore other cities in Argentine
Buenos Aires
Tango capital, where passion meets history
Jujuy
Rainbow mountains and Andean cultures, a treasure of the Northwest.
Neuquén
Gateway to Patagonia, between rivers and steppes
Misiones
In the heart of the jungle, between falls and Guarani legends
Chubut
Between whales, penguins, and prehistoric remains