Preah Vihear — The Oath of the Mountain Gods
Uncover the ancient oath sworn to Shiva that binds Preah Vihear's gods. Decipher Khmer inscriptions and temple secrets to reveal a divine conspiracy before its curse claims the cliff.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
Atop the sheer cliffs of Preah Vihear, Khmer kings from Yasovarman I to Suryavarman II forged an unbreakable oath to Shiva, the Mountain God
Preah Vihear — The Oath of the Mountain Gods
You are a chosen Emissary of Balance, tasked with resolving an ancient divine dispute at Preah Vihear in the present day.
Atop the sheer cliffs of Preah Vihear, Khmer kings from
Preah Vihear – The temple, the border, and the destiny of a nation.
« The Temple of Preah Vihear is an outstanding architectural masterpiece, a masterpiece of Khmer architecture by its plan, the beauty of its carved ornamentation and the sublime relationship between the building and its natural environment. »— UNESCO, World Heritage inscription (2008)
Preah Vihear: A Heritage Between Heavens and Borders
Erected between the 9th and 12th centuries, the Temple of Preah Vihear is dedicated to the god Shiva and is distinguished by its spectacular location atop a promontory of the Dângrêk Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the Cambodian plain. This monumental complex, with its five successive gopuras (entrance pavilions) and long axis, is a remarkable testament to the architectural ingenuity and spirituality of the Khmer Empire. Each stone tells the story of kings like Suryavarman I and Suryavarman II, who contributed to its grandeur, making Preah Vihear not only a place of worship but also a powerful symbol of the kingdom's power and cultural reach.
The historical richness of Preah Vihear is inseparable from its strategic geographical position, which has made it a focal point of tensions. After the end of the French Protectorate over Cambodia, the temple became the subject of an intense territorial dispute with Thailand, culminating in a judgment by the International Court of Justice in 1962. The Court ruled in favor of Cambodia, based notably on a map drawn by French authorities in 1907. Despite this decision, sporadic conflicts have persisted, highlighting the profound significance of this site for the national identity and sovereignty of both countries.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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?
Forgotten Cartography
Follow the tracks of a colonial cartographer and decipher his hidden sketches.
Border Conflicts
Dive into the heart of historical tensions that shaped the borders.
Contested Heritage
Explore the cultural and political importance of a disputed sacred site.
Unveil the Declaration of Ancestors and seal the destiny of Preah Vihear.
Your keen observation is the key to sovereignty.
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Preah Vihear, Cambodia, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
Q02How long does it take to finish Preah Vihear — The Oath of the Mountain Gods?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04Best season to explore Preah Vihear, Cambodia like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Preah Vihear, Cambodia often feels more authentic then.
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