Úbeda — Vandelvira's Lost Secret
Uncover the cryptic secret hidden by Renaissance master Andrés de Vandelvira in Úbeda's monuments. Decode clues across palaces and chapels to reveal his final enigma before it's lost forever.
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In the 16th century, Andrés de Vandelvira, the genius architect of Charles V, transformed Úbeda's historic center into a Renaissance jewel
Úbeda — Vandelvira's Lost Secret
You are a trusted Royal Decipherer, dispatched covertly to Úbeda in the year 1575, on the eve of Andrés de Vandelvira's death.
Your mission
Andrés de Vandelvira — the cornerstone of the Andalusian Renaissance
« « He made this city one of the most distinguished of its time. » »— Juan Agustín Ceán Bermúdez, art historian, 18th century (about Úbeda)
Úbeda's Golden Age: Charles V and the Master Builder
The 16th century was a period of splendor for Úbeda, under the aegis of Charles V, whose personal secretary, Francisco de los Cobos y Molina, was from the city. Wealthy and influential, de los Cobos undertook to transform Úbeda into a leading artistic and architectural center, symbolizing the power of the Empire. To do this, he enlisted the greatest architect of his time in Andalusia: Andrés de Vandelvira, a master whose work would profoundly mark the city's identity and challenge the grandeur of rival Baeza.
Born in Alcaraz in 1509, Vandelvira introduced the pure forms and classical grandeur of the Italian Renaissance to Spain, particularly in Úbeda. His achievements for Francisco de los Cobos, such as the Chapel of El Salvador and the Palacio de Vázquez de Molina, are masterpieces of balance and innovation. Vandelvira's influence extended far beyond these buildings, shaping Úbeda's urban fabric and overall aesthetic, which obtained the title of city from Charles V in 1540, confirming its privileged status.
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?
Architectural Genius
Discover the techniques and design secrets of Andrés de Vandelvira, the architect who shaped the face of the Andalusian Renaissance.
Imperial Patronage
Explore the influence of Charles V and his powerful secretary, Francisco de los Cobos, on Úbeda's artistic transformation.
Urban Rivalry
Dive into the heart of the historic competition between Úbeda and Baeza, two cities vying for magnificence during the Renaissance.
Unveil the vision of an empire through the art of a master builder.
Every stone tells a story, every sculpture a forgotten secret.
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 Úbeda, Andalusia 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 Úbeda, Andalusia, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Is Úbeda — Vandelvira's Lost Secret good for a hen / stag party?
Great fit: no costume required, the team really collaborates (it's not a linear path), and the final code earns you a souvenir photo. Pick a calm time slot — early afternoon usually.
Q04Is Úbeda — Vandelvira's Lost Secret stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Úbeda, Andalusia. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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