Elsinore — The Ghost King's Pact
Uncover the sinister pact struck by the Ghost King haunting Kronborg's shadows. Decipher royal secrets and outwit spectral forces to break the curse before it claims another soul.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the fog-shrouded corridors of Kronborg Castle, known to the world as Elsinore, a malevolent pact was forged centuries ago
Elsinore — The Ghost King's Pact
You are a young scholar from the University of Copenhagen, sent in 1603 to investigate strange rumors surrounding Kronborg Castle.
You arrive in Helsingør, a strategic port city in S
Delve into the royal intrigues and Shakespearean mysteries of Elsinore, following in the footsteps of Prince Hamlet and his father's ghost.
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
« Denmark, though not very extensive, is a country where good things are found, and where one is well served. »— Louis de Rohan, Voyage du Duc de Rohan fait en l'an 1600, 1646
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins in front of the majestic Kronborg Slot in Helsingør, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This Renaissance castle, built by Frederick II in the 16th century, is the setting for Shakespeare's Hamlet. In 1585, it was completed and became a symbol of Danish power. It is here, in the square, that you will receive your first enigma, a cryptic missive that will guide you to the initial apparitions. The city of Copenhagen, Denmark's capital, is intimately linked to the history of this castle, which guarded the entrance to the Sound and collected maritime taxes, a source of the kingdom's wealth.
Continue your investigation along the moats of Kronborg Castle. These defenses, designed to repel attackers, have witnessed numerous historical events. The current defensive structure dates mainly from the reign of Christian IV in the early 17th century, reinforcing the fortress after fires. The dark waters of the moat still seem to reflect the shadows of royal guards and tragic figures. Your phone will show you symbols engraved in the stone here, revealing the true identity of the pact that binds the ghost king to his destiny. The Sjaelland region is rich in similar fortifications, but Kronborg remains the most famous.
Ascend to the King's Bastion, a strategic position offering a breathtaking view of the Øresund Strait. It is from these heights that sentinels watched over ships and, according to tradition, the ghost of Hamlet's father was first seen. The citadel was reinforced in the 17th century, particularly under Christian IV, who added advanced bastions and thicker ramparts. Here, you will decipher a coded message hidden within the architectural perspectives, a crucial clue to the plot that unfolded in the corridors of power in Helsingør. What to do in Copenhagen without exploring its historically rich surroundings?
Descend to the Kronborg Castle Stables. Although less grand than the royal chambers, these utilitarian buildings played an essential role in the daily life of the castle, housing horses and staff. These stables were rebuilt after the 1629 fire and have undergone several alterations over the centuries. They symbolize the labor and servitude that supported the royal court. It is in this more humble place that you will find an unexpected clue, a secret confession related to the ghost king, revealed by an augmented reality artifact. This thematic circuit in Sjaelland allows you to discover the hidden facets of its heritage.
Your investigation will lead you through Helsingør, from Den Lille Havfrue, a replica of Copenhagen's famous mermaid, to Helsingør Rådhus, the 19th-century town hall, and then to Sankt Mariæ Kirke, a 15th-century church housing an old monastery. Finally, Axeltorv, the market square, will be the scene of the final revelation. This GPS scavenger hunt offers an interactive tour of Copenhagen and its surroundings. You will have uncovered the secrets of the ghost king's pact, understanding how ambitions and betrayals shaped the history of the Danish crown. Copenhagen with family takes on new meaning with this immersive exploration of Sjaelland's heritage.
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 conspiracy
Thwart an ancient palace intrigue.
Murder and revenge
Uncover the poisoned king's crime.
Forgotten pact
Hunt for a secret oath from Danish annals.
Ghosts of the past reveal forgotten truths.
The ghost king's justice awaits being served.
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.
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