Cairo — Tutankhamun's Hidden Curse
In the shadow of the Egyptian Museum, decode an ancient papyrus and track down Tutankhamun’s last secret before a hidden curse strikes again.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1922 Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb unleashed a storm of rumors: a pharaoh’s curse, a stolen papyrus, and a secret that vanished into the corridors of the Egyptian Museum
Cairo — Tutankhamun's Hidden Curse
You are an Egyptologist, specializing in ancient curses, now in downtown Cairo.
In 1922, Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb unleashed a
**Tutankhamun's Enigmas: A Pharaoh, A Secret**
« I had discovered an undisturbed tomb. »— Howard Carter, 1922
The Enigmatic Reign of the Young Pharaoh
Akhenaten, Tutankhamun's father, attempted a religious revolution by imposing the monotheistic cult of Aten. Upon his death, the young Tutankhaten, born with this name, ascended to the throne around 1332 BC. He was soon forced by the powerful priests of Amun to restore the ancient polytheistic cult and change his name to Tutankhamun, meaning 'living image of Amun'. His reign was brief and marked by a return to tradition, but the scars of the Amarna period persisted, creating tensions and doubts about his legitimacy.
Over three thousand years later, in November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter and his patron Lord Carnarvon made the discovery that stunned the world: the untouched tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. This invaluable treasure revealed the opulence of the 18th Egyptian Dynasty. However, the mysterious circumstances of the pharaoh's premature death, his poorly preserved mummy, and enigmatic inscriptions hinted at hidden truths, secrets that official history had never revealed.
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
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?
Egyptian Symbolism
Interpret the hidden signs and hieroglyphs within Cairo's architecture.
Cryptic Papyrus
Reconstruct and decipher an ancient manuscript revealing a forgotten ritual.
Archaeological Investigation
Delve into the history of Tutankhamun's discovery and its hidden aspects.
The past is a puzzle, every monument a piece.
Decipher the forgotten destiny of the boy pharaoh.
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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Tutankhamun's mystery persists. In 1922, Howard Carter found a tomb, but not all the answers. A cryptic papyrus reveals a forgotten ritual, essential to his legitimacy. Decipher it before its secret is lost forever in the sands of time.
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