The Bunong Code — Decipher the Forest's Secret
Uncover a hidden Bunong ancestral message buried in the jungle. Decipher sacred symbols, tribal rituals, and oral histories scattered across eight sacred sites to expose a truth the forest has guarded for generations.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
The Bunong people have inhabited the highlands of Mondulkiri for centuries, their spiritual knowledge woven into the fabric of the jungle itself
The Bunong Code — Decipher the Forest's Secret
You are a Bunong scout, navigating the trails of Sen Monorom in 1953, tasked with finding a hidden message crucial for your community's balance.
Your quest
Delve into Mondulkiri's lush hills to decipher the ancient secrets of the Bunong people, guardians of wild elephants and the forest.
The story that haunts this land
Your adventure begins at the Elephant Statue, the central point of Sen Monorom and a tourist emblem linked to the wild elephants of Mondulkiri Province. This main roundabout, located in the heart of Sen Monorom, is a lively area with cafes and roads leading to surrounding attractions. As a scout, this monument is your first landmark, a gathering place where the stories of the ancient Bunong still resonate, guiding you to the first puzzles of your journey.
Continue to Sen Monorom Market, accessible in a 20-minute walk from the surrounding hills via country roads. This main market, located on the main stretch of the town, is a nerve center for the daily interactions of Bunong inhabitants and travelers. Here, among fresh produce and the bustle of local commerce, you will need to carefully observe the details of daily life to find clues hidden in exchanges and objects, revealing fragments of the ancient code.
Your quest then leads you to Phnom Doï Krung, a hill offering panoramic views of Sen Monorom. Accessible by trails for sunset in a 15-minute walk, this natural observation point rises to 733m altitude in the green hills. Recommended trails with water and mobile data guide you through the countryside. It is here, facing the immensity of the Mondulkiri landscape, that you decipher a fragment of the message, a secret linked to Bunong wisdom and the protection of nature.
The path takes you to the ruins of Preah Norodom Sihanouk's pavilion, founded between 1960 and 1962. Located near Monorom Waterfall, 300-400m from it in Deum Sral Village, 5km from Sen Monorom town center, this royal pavilion in ruins is associated with Cambodia's modern history. Close to industrial rubber, coffee, and cashew plantations along the access road, this site confronts you with the legacy of a recent past, where royal decisions shaped the region's destiny, indirectly influencing the survival of Bunong traditions.
Finally, you reach Monorom Waterfall (Damnak Sdéch Waterfall), located in Deum Sral Village, 5km from Sen Monorom, accessible by a road lined with plantations. This spectacular waterfall in a mountainous forest, with its fresh air, represents the beating heart of Mondulkiri's nature. It is in this preserved environment, where the Mondulkiri Tourism Department is still debating its official name, that you assemble the last pieces of the puzzle. The buried message of Mondulkiri, linked to Bunong culture and Sen Monorom outdoor activities, is finally revealed, sealing your role as protector of this unique heritage.
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?
Bunong Culture
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and ancestral traditions of the indigenous Bunong people.
War Legacy
Explore the impact of B-52 bombings and the persistent threat of unexploded ordnance.
Jungle Resilience
Discover how nature and its inhabitants have adapted and survived adversity.
The past is a burden, but also a strength.
The elders say the forest remembers.
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 message enfoui du mondulkiri? Check the email you received after your game to leave a verified review.
Your turn to play
Delve into Mondulkiri's lush hills to decipher the ancient secrets of the Bunong people, guardians of wild elephants and the forest.
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 Cambodge
View Cambodge→More destinations, tours & urban treasure hunts across the country
