Vichy — Uncover the Shadow Register
Decode the Shadow Register, a clandestine ledger of Vichy's collaborationist regime. Follow coded clues across thermal landmarks to expose traitors and lost secrets before they vanish forever.
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In 1940, as Marshal Pétain's Vichy regime took root in the opulent thermal heart of Vichy, a secret operative compiled the 'Shadow Register'—a hidden ledger naming collaborators, double agents, and bu
Vichy — Uncover the Shadow Register
You are Dr.
Adrien Durande, a pioneering hydrotherapist in 19th-century Vichy. Your mission: safeguard a threatened ancient register. Your quest begins at the Parc des Sources
Uncover the buried secrets of Vichy, a thermal city where echoes of Empire and the Belle Époque still resonate in every stone.
« Liberty, Equality, Fraternity »— , Inscription on the pediment of Vichy Town Hall (1810)
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at the Grand Casino de Vichy, a Belle Époque building inaugurated on June 21, 1904. Designed by architect Henri Droulers, this 5,500 m² building was classified as a Historic Monument in 1987. It was here that Napoleon III was welcomed in 1862 during his first visit to Vichy. You search for the first traces of the register, hidden among the ornaments and aisles of this prestigious venue, a witness to the opulence of the 19th-century French thermal capital. The facade whispers the secrets of illustrious spa-goers and decisions made under its gilded ceilings.
Continue to the Hôtel du Parc, another Belle Époque architectural gem built in 1907 and classified as a Historic Monument in 2005. This luxury hotel, with its 150-meter facade overlooking the Parc des Sources, hosted Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie during their cures in 1861-1862. The register might contain personal notes or imperial correspondence. Every detail of this Vichy edifice, from its ornate balconies to its interior woodwork, could harbor a crucial clue for your mission in this Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes city.
Your journey then takes you to the Kiosque à Musique, built in 1925 by Louis Jarrier. Classified as a Historic Monument in 2001 and listed in the Inventory of Historic Monuments since 1942, this 20-meter diameter kiosk hosts 300 free concerts annually. Although more recent than the imperial splendors, its presence in the heart of the Parc des Sources, a Remarkable Garden since 2006, symbolizes the continuity of Vichy's cultural and social life. A coded message could be hidden in the scores played here, or subtly engraved on its columns, connecting the eras.
Place de la Victoire, created in 1815 after Waterloo and surrounded by 18th-century buildings, is your next stop. This nerve center of the thermal district, 200 meters from the Grand Casino and offering direct access to the Parc des Sources and Belle Époque luxury hotels, is a crossroads of information. It is here that the life of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes city is organized and told. The Saint-Louis Church, built between 1863 and 1868 by Jacques Villain and elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 1932, dominates the square with its 65-meter bell tower. The register may have passed through these gathering places, or clues hidden there for security reasons.
Your quest concludes at the Source des Célestins, a historic spring captured since 1632, delivering 50,000 liters of mineral water at 56°C daily. Its neo-Byzantine pavilion, built in 1903 by Charles Le Cœur, testifies to the importance of thermal water, used since Roman antiquity. The water from the Source des Célestins, rich in sodium bicarbonate, is at the heart of Vichy's identity. The register finally reveals its ultimate secret, linked to the benefits and mysteries of these curative waters. You leave with an understanding of the historical and architectural challenges of Vichy, a unique heritage in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
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?
Historical Investigation
Delve into the secret archives of the Vichy regime and decode the messages left by the Resistance.
Influential Architecture
Observe the buildings where France's destiny was woven and discern the signs of a tormented era.
Treason and Resistance
Untangle the threads of an era where the line between loyalty and treason was thin, through the key sites of collaboration and Resistance.
Vichy's shadow calls you.
The truth is buried beneath the layers of history.
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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