Čakovec — The Zrinski Oath
Uncover the hidden oath of Ban Petar Zrinski etched across Čakovec's landmarks. Decipher clues from his defiance against the Habsburgs to reveal the secret pact that fueled the conspiracy.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 17th-century Čakovec, Ban Petar Zrinski forged a perilous oath of resistance against Habsburg tyranny from the heart of his Zrinski Castle
Čakovec — The Zrinski Oath
You are a trusted conspirator in the inner circle of Ban Petar Zrinski, leader of the Croatian resistance against the Habsburg Empire, deep within Čakovec Castle in 1670.
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Dive into the Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy of 1671, the greatest noble rebellion against the Habsburgs that shook Central Europe from Čakovec castle.
The story that haunts this land
Čakovec's Zrinski castle, built in the 13th century by Count Dimitrius Csáky, became under your rule the headquarters of the greatest anti-Habsburg conspiracy in Croatian history. This 170-meter-high fortress, largest fortification in Međimurje County, housed between 1664 and 1671 the secret meetings where you planned Croatian independence with Fran Krsti Frankopan. Its thick walls had seen the Lacković, Counts of Celje, and Ernušt families before your Zrinski family inherited this strategic position against both Ottoman and Austrian empires.
Zrinski Park, adjacent to the castle, served as a discreet walking place for your confidential meetings with French and Polish emissaries. Louis XIV and John Sobieski promised military support to your independence cause, and under these centuries-old trees secret couriers transited between Versailles, Warsaw and Čakovec. This green perimeter of the city center still hides traces of the paths where Central Europe's fate was negotiated, far from Vienna's indiscreet ears.
Saint Nicholas Church testifies to the spiritual dimension of your conspiracy. You sought divine blessing for this perilous enterprise, aware that failure meant death. This religious monument of Međimurje heritage witnessed your final prayers before triggering the 1670 rebellion, when imperial troops began suspecting your movements. Croatian Orthodox faith mingled with your political determination against Viennese Catholic domination.
Republic Square and King Tomislav Street evoke the dynastic continuity you defended. Tomislav, founder of the Croatian kingdom in 910, inspired your vision of a free Croatia. The Nikola Zrinski Library, named in your honor, and the monument to Petar Zrinski and Fran Krsti Frankopan commemorate your sacrifice today. These places in Čakovec's historic center form a memorial path where every stone recalls that Croatian independence was paid with your blood in 1671.
Your legacy transcends personal tragedy: the Zrinski-Frankopan conspiracy marks the awakening of Croatian national consciousness. The castle now houses Međimurje Museum, the county's largest museum, where the history you embodied is transmitted to future generations. Čakovec preserves intact the theater of your last political battle, transformed into an initiatory path where visitors measure freedom's price.
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?
Encrypted Chronicle
Unravel an ancient encrypted text to reveal the deep motivations of Ban Zrinski.
Historic Fortress
Explore Čakovec Castle and its surroundings, silent witnesses to tumultuous history.
Court Secrets
Uncover the political intrigues and secret alliances that led to the conspiracy.
History is written by the victors, but secrets are carved in stone.
Unveil Petar Zrinski's hidden oath.
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 Čakovec, Međimurje 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 Čakovec, Međimurje, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02Can we take a break mid-trail?
Of course. Stop at a café, have lunch, resume later: your progress is saved. Many players bake a meal break into the trail, especially with families.
Q03Is Čakovec — The Zrinski Oath 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.
Q04What happens if it rains in Čakovec, Međimurje?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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