Vic — Oliba's Secret Legacy
Uncover Bishop Oliba's hidden blueprints that shaped Vic's Romanesque power. Decode his secret plans across sacred sites to reveal the true legacy of Catalonia's architect bishop.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 11th century, Bishop Oliba of Vic wielded immense power as both spiritual leader and political architect, transforming the city into a bastion of the first Catalan Romanesque style
Bishop Oliba and Early Catalan Romanesque Art
In the 11th century, Bishop Oliba of Vic wielded immense power as both spiritual leader and political architect, transforming the city into a bastion of the first Catalan Romanesque style. But whispers persist of a clandestine blueprint—a coded master plan embedding symbols of 'Pau i Treva' (Peace and Truce) across his monuments to consolidate ecclesiastical dominance and curb noble violence. Was this divine vision or a cunning power grab? Oliba's death in 1046 left the full design unfinished, its secrets buried in stone. Now, centuries later, fragmented clues emerge: cryptic inscriptions, aligned arches, and shadowed reliefs point to a final revelation. Starting from the heart of Vic's ancient core, you must decipher Oliba's legacy by tracking 8 key landmarks—the Cathedral, Temple Romà, Plaça Major, and more—unlocking riddles that expose his grand conspiracy. Outwit history's guardians to reconstruct the blueprint and claim the truth Oliba concealed.
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.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
« « May the peace and truce of God be observed by all men throughout the whole extent of the earth. » »— Oliba, Bishop of Vic, 1027
Oliba: The Architect of Romanesque Catalonia
Born in 971, Oliba came from a powerful comital lineage. First Count of Berga and Ripoll, he renounced his titles to embrace monastic life, becoming abbot of the monasteries of Sant Miquel de Cuixà and Santa Maria de Ripoll. His appointment as Bishop of Vic in 1018 marked the beginning of an era of ecclesiastical reform and architectural renewal. Oliba is renowned for having relaunched the construction and renovation of numerous religious buildings, including Vic Cathedral and Ripoll Monastery, laying the foundations for the characteristic Catalan Romanesque style.
More than just a builder, Oliba was a statesman and diplomat. He played a crucial role in the proclamation of the Peace and Truce of God in Catalonia, a movement aimed at limiting feudal violence and protecting church property and peasants. His influence extended far beyond his episcopal office, making him one of the most significant figures of the Catalan Middle Ages. His travels to Rome and his correspondence with popes and emperors attest to his power and commitment to church reform and the consolidation of ecclesiastical power.
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?
Romanesque Architecture
Explore the remains and details of the first Catalan Romanesque buildings, testaments to Bishop Oliba's genius.
Episcopal Power
Uncover the secrets of the Church's political and spiritual influence in the 11th century, shaping Catalan identity.
Peace and Truce of God
Untangle the history of this foundational movement for Catalonia, initiated by Oliba to pacify medieval society.
Reveal the forgotten blueprint of the great medieval builder.
Oliba's architectural genius awaits you.
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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Your turn to play
Oliba left his indelible mark on Vic and Catalonia. Every stone, every arch, every facade tells part of his story. Will you be able to decipher the clues scattered throughout the city's heart to reconstruct his 'Blueprint of Foundations' and understand his vision for ecclesiastical power and Romanesque art? The adventure begins in Plaça Major!
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