Suceava — Oath of 36 Victories
Uncover the secret oath Stephen the Great swore after his 36 battles. Decode clues hidden in Suceava's monasteries and fortress to reveal the divine pact that shielded Moldavia from invaders.
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In the 15th century, Stephen the Great, voivode of Moldavia, fought 36 brutal battles against Ottoman hordes and rival princes, emerging victorious in 34
Suceava — Oath of 36 Victories
You are a historical cryptographer, arriving in modern-day Suceava to unravel a 15th-century mystery.
Stephen the Great, voivode of Moldavia, fought
Stephen the Great — the Shield of Moldavia
« « Athleta Christi » (Athlete of Christ) »— Pope Sixtus IV, 1476, referring to Stephen the Great
Stephen the Great: The Defender of Moldavia
Born in 1433, Stephen III ruled Moldavia from 1457 to 1504, a tumultuous period when his country was caught between the rising Ottoman power, the Kingdom of Poland, and the Kingdom of Hungary. Recognized for his tenacity and military genius, he transformed Moldavia into a defensive stronghold, fortifying cities like Suceava and erecting numerous churches and monasteries in commemoration of his victories. His leadership was crucial in preserving the region's identity and Orthodox faith.
Stephen the Great is credited with fighting over 40 battles, 36 of which were resounding victories. The most famous is the Battle of Vaslui in 1475, where he inflicted a crushing defeat on the Ottoman army. His reputation was such that Pope Sixtus IV named him 'Athleta Christi', recognizing his essential role in defending Christendom against Islamic expansion. Today, he is revered as a military saint by the Romanian Orthodox Church, an eternal symbol of courage and resistance.
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?
Military Strategy
Uncover the clever tactics that led Stephen to 36 legendary victories.
Princely Legacy
Delve into the era of Moldavia's greatest ruler and his lasting impact.
Faith and Fortress
Explore the role of Orthodox faith in Moldavia's defense and the construction of citadels.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but triumph over it.
Stephen the Great
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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Your turn to play
Stephen the Great's 'Strategikon' is a secret battle plan, a series of military and spiritual principles that allowed him to defend Moldavia against empires. But this document, the source of his genius, was hidden just before his death. According to legend, he fragmented it into eight clues, scattering them in iconic places in Suceava, so that it would not fall into the wrong hands. Your mission is to find and reconstruct these eight fragments to unlock the secrets of his 36 victories and understand how he became the 'shield of Christendom'.
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