Morgantina — Uncover the Goddess Heist
Track the illicit excavation and smuggling of the Goddess statue from Morgantina. Decipher clues across ancient ruins to expose the 1970s art theft ring and reclaim Sicily's stolen heritage. Solve the repatriation mystery!
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 1970s, shadowy looters struck at the heart of Morgantina, unearthing a magnificent 5th-century BC statue of the Goddess—likely Demeter or Persephone—from a hidden sanctuary amid the agora and t
Morgantina — Uncover the Goddess Heist
You are Malcolm Bell III, an American archaeologist in 1970s Morgantina, tasked with taking up Erik Sjöqvist's mantle.
Your mission: reconstruct the narrative of
Delve into the heart of ancient Sicily and unravel the mystery of Morgantina, a Greek city where the myth of Demeter and Kore comes alive beneath your feet.
The story that haunts this land
Votre quête commence sur l'Agora di Morgantina, l'espace public central de la cité grecque qui fut le principal lieu d'assemblées et de commerce. Depuis les années 1950, les équipes américaines dirigées par Erik Sjöqvist puis Malcolm Bell III ont fouillé cet espace de 100m x 50m. Vous y découvrez les fondations des portiques et des bâtiments publics datés du IVe-IIIe siècle av. J.-C., réaménagés après 211 av. J.-C. par les Romains. C'est ici, au cœur vibrant de Morgantina, que les premiers indices de la disparition de Koré furent probablement débattus par les citoyens.
Non loin de là, le Bouleuterion di Morgantina vous attend. Ce bâtiment de réunion du conseil (boule), daté du IIIe siècle av. J.-C. et situé près de l'agora, est une structure rectangulaire avec des gradins pouvant accueillir environ 20-30 membres. Fouillé dans le cadre du projet Agora Valley Project en 2024, ce site archéologique grec sicilien vous donne un aperçu des décisions politiques et religieuses qui ont pu entourer le culte de Déméter et Koré, et potentiellement l'émoi causé par l'enlèvement de la déesse.
Poursuivez votre visite de Morgantina jusqu'au Teatro di Morgantina, un théâtre grec hellénistique construit vers 200 av. J.-C. avec une capacité estimée à 3000 spectateurs. Situé sur une colline dominant l'agora, avec sa cavea en gradins partiellement conservée, c'est l'un des principaux monuments visibles lors des visites guidées du site archéologique. Imaginez les drames antiques qui y étaient joués, peut-être des récits mythologiques célébrant les déesses Déméter et Koré, ou des pièces explorant les thèmes de la perte et du renouveau.
Le Macellum di Morgantina, un marché couvert hellénistique du IIIe siècle av. J.-C., révèle ensuite ses secrets. Ses stalls circulaires centraux, les vestiges de piscines pour fruits de mer et les autels domestiques témoignent de la vie quotidienne à Morgantina. Localisé dans la partie basse de la cité, accessible à pied depuis l'entrée principale, ce marché était le lieu où les habitants de Morgantina auraient échangé des nouvelles et des rumeurs, y compris celles concernant les offrandes à Déméter pour implorer le retour de sa fille.
Votre parcours culmine au Santuario di Demetra e Kore, le centre cultuel majeur de Morgantina dès le Ve siècle av. J.-C., intrinsèquement lié au mythe de l'enlèvement de Koré. Les offrandes et tessons votifs découverts ici confirment l'importance de ce sanctuaire. En explorant ce site essentiel du patrimoine sicilien, vous retracerez l'itinéraire mythologique guidé des déesses, débloquant les dernières pièces du puzzle. Ce jeu de piste Morgantina vous mènera également par les Propilei, porte monumentale d'entrée du IIIe siècle av. J.-C. menant à l'acropole, et le Ginnasio, gymnase grec du IVe-IIIe siècle av. J.-C. partie intégrante des quartiers hellénistiques explorés à pied, offrant une immersion complète dans l'histoire de Morgantina et les fouilles américaines de ce site archéologique grec sicilien.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
Want to go deeper?
Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Archaeology Revealed
Dive into the ancient ruins of Morgantina, a little-known but fascinating Greek city.
Justice Restored
Unravel the steps of an exemplary international legal battle for the restitution of heritage.
Register of Remains
Reconstruct a key document detailing the odyssey of a stolen treasure and its triumphant return.
The past is not for sale, it is to be preserved.
Sicily fights for its heritage.
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
Q01Is this an outdoor escape game in Archaeological Park of Morgantina, Sicily or a classic scavenger hunt?
Both at once: it's an outdoor escape game — team puzzles, narration, clues, final code — but in the streets of Archaeological Park of Morgantina, Sicily, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02How long does it take to finish Morgantina — Uncover the Goddess Heist?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Does Morgantina — Uncover the Goddess Heist work for team-building?
Yes — it's actually one of our main use cases. Outdoor escape game format, teams of 4 to 6, live ranking possible between groups. For companies above 12 participants, contact us: we can issue linked codes.
Q04Best season to explore Archaeological Park of Morgantina, Sicily like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Archaeological Park of Morgantina, Sicily often feels more authentic then.
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