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.
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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
Vic — Oliba's Secret Legacy
You are an independent researcher of medieval Catalan history, drawn to Vic in the present day.
Your focus is the 11th century, when Bishop Oliba of Vic held immense power, transforming the
Bishop Oliba and Early Catalan Romanesque Art
« « 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.
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.
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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, 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 an app or a paper guide?
Neither. Everything plays in your browser (Safari, Chrome) after you tap your activation link. No PDF to print, no download. The trail lives in your phone, that's it.
Q02How far do you walk in Vic, Catalonia?
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 Vic — Oliba's Secret Legacy 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.
Q04Do we need 4G data to play?
Intermittent 4G is plenty. Maps are cached at startup. Narration and clues load per stop, so a so-so signal between stops is fine. GPS itself uses no data.
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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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