Tanis — The Silver Pharaoh's Secret
Decipher the curse guarding Psusennes I's intact silver tomb. Track ancient clues across Tanis ruins to uncover the hidden treasure that eluded tomb robbers for millennia.
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In the shadowed ruins of Tanis, the last great capital of ancient Egypt, Pharaoh Psusennes I was laid to rest in a silver coffin more precious than gold
Tanis — The Silver Pharaoh's Secret
You are an ambitious archaeologist, specializing in the Third Intermediate Period, arriving in Tanis, Egypt, in 1939.
In the shadowed ruins of this last great capital of ancient
The Mystery of the Silver Pharaoh in Tanis
« Je suis le roi glorieux qui a exercé la royauté sur l'Égypte de Tanis à Napata, en tant que maître des Deux Terres. »— Psousennès Ier
Tanis: The Forgotten Royal Necropolis
Tanis, known in antiquity as Djanet, became the capital of Egypt under the 21st Dynasty (circa 1070-945 BC). Located in the Nile Delta, it was chosen by pharaohs of Libyan origin as a new Northern Thebes, with large temples dedicated to Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It was here that the pharaohs of this period, including Psusennes I, as well as their powerful High Priests of Amun, chose to build their tombs. These royal burials, unlike those in the Valley of the Kings, were integrated within the enclosure of the great temple of Amun itself.
The discovery of the royal necropolis of Tanis by Pierre Montet, between 1939 and 1940, was a major archaeological event, despite the outbreak of World War II which limited its global resonance. Among the six royal and princely tombs unearthed, that of Psusennes I (NRT III) was the only one found intact, revealing an outer sarcophagus of pink granite plundered from Ramesses II, an intermediate sarcophagus of black granite plundered from Merenptah, and a rare inner sarcophagus of solid silver. This intact treasure offered an unprecedented glimpse into the funerary practices of this dynasty.
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 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
Follow Montet's Footsteps
Investigate the Delta's largest archaeological site, just like a real Egyptologist searching for the truth.
Decipher the Hieroglyphs
Interpret ancient inscriptions and funerary symbols to reveal the High Priest of Amun's ultimate message.
Discover Forgotten Riches
Explore the site that housed the silver and gold sarcophagi of 21st Dynasty pharaohs, priceless treasures.
Ancient Egypt awaits you
Dive into the secrets of the Delta pharaohs.
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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Your turn to play
Will you dare to exhume the High Priest's last wishes and discover why Psusennes I was the Silver Pharaoh? History's destiny calls you to Tanis.
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