The Paréage Conspiracy — Uncover Andorra's Hidden Oath
Decipher the 1278 paréage treaty that forged Andorra's dual sovereignty. Uncover the secret pact between bishop and count that shaped a nation—and the hidden clause that nearly tore it apart.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1278, a mysterious agreement between the Bishop of Urgell and the Count of Foix created something unprecedented in medieval Europe: a shared lordship, a dual crown, a nation born from compromise
The Paréage Conspiracy — Uncover Andorra's Hidden Oath
You are a 14th-century royal archivist, commissioned by King Joan I of Aragon in Andorra la Vella to locate the crucial Pareage of 1278.
Your
Uncover the ancient secrets of Andorra la Vella, where medieval oaths of co-princes forged the Principality's independence.
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
« United Virtue is Stronger »— Official motto of the Principality of Andorra
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the Pareage of 1278 begins in Plaça del Poble in Andorra la Vella. This central square, offering panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains, was a frequent starting point for travelers and merchants. As a royal archivist, you search for the first clues here, imagining the discussions and agreements that might have been sealed even before the signing of the Pareage acts. Plaça del Poble, located in the heart of the historic district, immediately connects you with Andorra's heritage, less than 1.5 km from the city center, inviting you to an immersive walk.
A short walk from Plaça del Poble, you reach the Casa de la Vall, the former residence of the bayles built around 1580. This fortified building, the historic seat of the Andorran parliament from 1702 to 2011, is a national historic monument. It is here, in its archives, that the principality's oldest documents are preserved, including the original acts of the Pareage of 1278 which established the co-sovereignty of the Count of Foix and the Bishop of Urgell. Its approximately 500 m² walls still echo with the debates that shaped the history of the Principality of Andorra.
Your journey then takes you to the Església de Sant Esteve, a Romanesque parish church from the 12th century, rebuilt between 1848 and 1873. Dedicated to Saint Stephen, it features a Romanesque bell tower and a 17th-century statue of Our Lady of Meritxell. This site, less than 500 m from Plaça del Poble, is part of Andorra la Vella's historic city center circuit. The restored 16th-century wall frescoes inside the church offer a glimpse into the Romanesque heritage and devotion that marked Andorra through the centuries, crucial elements for understanding the context of the Pareage.
You continue your exploration towards the Pont de la Margineda, Andorra's oldest medieval stone bridge, dating from the 14th century (around 1380). 33 meters long and crossing the Valira Nord river, it has been classified as a cultural heritage asset since 2005. This Catalan Gothic bridge, about 1 km from Plaça del Poble, was historically used for trade and cross-border smuggling. It symbolizes the ties between Andorra and its neighbors, an essential aspect of the delicate balance established by the Pareage and which allowed the Principality to prosper over the ages.
Concluding your quest in the footsteps of the co-princes' oath, you have traversed Carrer de la Vall, connecting Plaça del Poble to Casa de la Vall, and explored Plaça de la Rotonda, a modern junction point. These locations, along with the Consell General d'Andorra, the current parliament inaugurated in 2011, symbolize the institutional continuity of the Principality. Your interactive visit to Andorra la Vella has allowed you to understand how the motto "Virtus Unita Fortior" ("United Virtue is Stronger") has guided Andorra since the Pareage of 1278, forging its identity as a Romanesque heritage and the capital of the Pyrenees, a true GPS treasure hunt through history.
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?
Ancient Pareatges
Delve into the details of medieval treaties that shaped Andorra's political identity.
Two-Headed Legacy
Understand how the role of the Bishop of Urgell and the French President has evolved through the centuries.
Pyrenean Democracy
Explore the emblematic places where Andorran democracy was forged, from its origins to the 1993 Constitution.
Guardian of balance
Andorra, a testament to resilience in the face of history.
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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