Nájera — Legacy of the Forgotten Kings
Uncover the cursed legacy of Nájera's forgotten kings. Decode royal tombs, expose hidden conspiracies in the pantheon, and break the ancient malediction before it claims more souls.
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In the shadow of Nájera's cliffs, King García Sánchez III discovered a miraculous statue of Santa María la Real in a hidden cave during a fateful hunt in 1052
Nájera: the forgotten pantheon and capital of the Kings of Navarre
In the shadow of Nájera's cliffs, King García Sánchez III discovered a miraculous statue of Santa María la Real in a hidden cave during a fateful hunt in 1052. He built the grand Monastery of Santa María la Real as its shrine and royal pantheon, where the bones of Navarre's rulers—the Abarca, Jimena, and Restaurador dynasties—were laid to rest. But whispers persist of a forgotten king's curse, a betrayed heir whose spirit haunts the alcázar ruins, castle walls, and cloisters, dooming successors to violent ends. Tombs in the Pantheon of the Kings hold encrypted clues: symbols on Doña Blanca's sarcophagus, Diego López de Haro's Gothic tomb, and the Renaissance sepulchers of Nájera's dukes. The cave altar, Cloister of the Knights, Plateresque doors, and hilltop fortress conceal a conspiracy that shattered the kingdom. Track the spectral trail through Nájera's compact historic core—from the Escalier Royal to the old prison museum—deciphering riddles to expose the traitor's identity and lift the legacy's malediction. Will you solve the royal enigma or join the forgotten?
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.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
« « In Nájera the king is born, lives and is buried. » »— Riojan folk song (adapted)
The Splendor and Shadow of the Kingdom of Nájera
In the 11th century, Nájera was the vibrant heart of the Kingdom of Nájera-Pamplona, under the reign of García Sánchez III, known as 'the one from Nájera'. It was here that he founded the magnificent Monastery of Santa María la Real in 1045, intended to become the pantheon of his lineage. This kingdom, successor to the powerful empire of Sancho III the Great, controlled a vast territory stretching from the Pyrenees to Castile, and Nájera embodied its political and spiritual power, a strategic crossroads on the Camino de Santiago.
However, Nájera's grandeur was ephemeral. After the assassination of Sancho IV in 1076, the kingdom was divided, and Nájera lost its capital status to Pamplona, falling under Castilian influence. The kings, once splendidly buried, saw their capital sink into oblivion, leaving behind only the stones of their monastery and the legends of a bygone era. Today, the monastery stands as a silent testimony to this lost grandeur, guarding the secrets of a complex and fascinating medieval history.
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?
Royal Pantheon
Discover the eternal resting place of the kings of Nájera-Pamplona and their secrets.
Medieval Chronicle
Delve into the history of the early Christian kingdoms and their struggles.
Forgotten Capital
Explore the remnants of a city that was once the heart of a powerful empire.
The legacy of Nájera's kings awaits you.
Unravel the enigma of their forgotten reign.
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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Decipher the fragments of the lost dynastic map and restore the truth about the rulers of Nájera, the forgotten capital of the Middle Ages.
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