Vaison-la-Romaine — The Seal of Vasio Vocontiorum
Decipher the lost seal of Vasio Vocontiorum that bound the Voconces' sacred pact with Rome. Uncover hidden clues across ancient ruins to expose a conspiracy that doomed the city.
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In the heart of Provence, ancient Vasio Vocontiorum thrived as the capital of the Voconces, a fierce Celto-Ligurian people
Vasio Vocontiorum: The Legacy of a Forgotten Empire
In the heart of Provence, ancient Vasio Vocontiorum thrived as the capital of the Voconces, a fierce Celto-Ligurian people. But beneath its grand Roman facades lay a perilous secret: the Seal of Vasio, a mystical emblem forged at a sacred spring, binding the tribe's loyalty to imperial Rome. When the seal vanished amid whispers of betrayal in the 1st century AD, the city fell into chaos—plagues struck, leaders vanished, and Vasio's glory crumbled. Legends claim the seal's theft by a traitorous noble sparked a curse that silenced the Voconces forever. Scattered clues endure in the very stones of the archaeological sites: inscriptions on the ancient bridge, mosaics in elite villas, and symbols carved into the theater's seats. Track the traitor's path from the Forum of La Villasse to the hilltop sanctuaries of Puymin, piecing together the cipher that reveals the seal's fate. Dare to solve this 2,000-year-old enigma before the curse claims you. Starting at the Roman Bridge, follow the trail through 8 key landmarks to outwit history's greatest deception and reclaim Vasio's lost honor.
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
« Vasio Vocontiorum est la plus opulente des villes de la province. »— Pline l'Ancien
The Forgotten Glory of the Voconces
Vaison-la-Romaine, known as Vasio Vocontiorum, was the capital of the Voconces, a Celto-Ligurian people. After a military defeat against Roman troops between 69 and 52 BC, the city became an ally of Rome, maintaining some autonomy while gradually adopting Roman customs and architecture. Its development was rapid, evidenced by the vast archaeological sites of Puymin and La Villasse, revealing sumptuous villas, baths, and an ancient theater.
Figures like Sextus Affranius Burrus, praetorian prefect under Nero and tutor to the emperor, testify to the successful integration of the Voconces into the Empire, even if the details of their administration and their exact role in the 'Pax Romana' sometimes remain nuanced by time. Authors like Pliny the Elder and Pomponius Mela praised the city's wealth and importance, whose Roman Bridge, still standing, bears witness to the technical mastery and enduring legacy of its 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?
Explore Roman Ruins
Dive into the archaeological sites of Puymin and La Villasse, witnesses to the grandeur of Vasio Vocontiorum.
Discover Illustrious Citizens
Encounter the spirits of Julius Caesar, Sextus Affranius Burrus, and Pliny the Elder through their stories.
Decipher the Forgotten Seal
Reconstruct the secret message that reveals the essence of this unique Roman city in Provence.
Live the history, take action.
OddballTrip transforms Vaison-la-Romaine into your personal playground.
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, WhatsApp, 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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