Kraków — King Krak's Broken Oath
Uncover the curse of King Krak's secret oath that dooms Kraków. Decode clues at historic landmarks to break the spell before it claims the city forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 7th century, legendary King Krak founded Kraków after slaying the Wawel Dragon
Kraków — King Krak's Broken Oath
You are a royal cryptographer, a trusted scholar in 10th-century Kraków, personally tasked by Prince Mieszko I to decipher a mystery threatening the unity of Lesser Poland.
Your quest
Delve into Krakow's ancient legends, where the oath of a founding king still echoes beneath the stones of Wawel Hill.
« Krakow is a city where one feels good, where history is breathed on every corner, where architectural treasures are discovered at every step. »— Regional Proverb, Lesser Poland
The story that haunts this land
Your journey in Krakow begins at the foot of Wawel Hill, near the Smok Wawelski cave. It is here that the legend of the dragon devouring livestock and maidens solidified the myth of King Krak, the city's legendary founder. In the 10th century, even before the Christianization of Poland, Krak's figure was already a symbol of order and power, laying the foundations for what would become the royal capital. The king's oath, to protect his people, is rooted in these founding tales that forged the identity of Lesser Poland.
You ascend Wawel Hill to reach the Zamek Królewski na Wawelu, the Royal Castle. This site, residence of Polish kings from the 11th to the 17th century, was the political and cultural heart of Krakow. It was here that Władysław I the Elbow-high was crowned in 1320, restoring the kingdom's unity after a period of fragmentation. The castle walls witnessed numerous royal oaths, some kept, others broken, influencing the fate of Poland and Lesser Poland for centuries to come. The castle's current architecture, blending Gothic and Renaissance styles, reflects the different dynasties that inhabited it.
A short walk from the castle stands the Katedra Wawelska, Wawel Cathedral, the coronation and burial place of Polish monarchs. It was in this cathedral that kings swore oaths before God and the people. The funerary chapels, such as that of Sigismund I the Old, built between 1517 and 1533, are masterpieces of Renaissance architecture. The echo of bishops' and kings' voices, of solemn promises and betrayals, seems to permeate the stones of this sacred edifice, a true national pantheon in the heart of Krakow.
Descending towards Rynek Główny, you pass the Pomnik Jana Matejki. This monument pays tribute to the historical painter Jan Matejko (1838-1893), whose works immortalize key moments in Polish history, including the founding legends of Krakow and royal figures. Matejko, through his epic canvases, helped keep alive the memory of the oaths and sacrifices that shaped the nation. His paintings are a form of visual chronicle, recalling the commitments made by rulers and their impact on Lesser Poland.
Your quest concludes before Brama Floriańska, St. Florian's Gate, the last remnant of Krakow's medieval fortifications. This gate, erected in the 13th century, was the main entry point into the city, symbolizing the protection and defense of royal oaths. Observing the ramparts of the Barbakan, built around 1498, you understand the importance of defending the city and its inhabitants. The broken oath of King Krak, if a legend, reminds us that even the strongest foundations can be shaken if promises are not kept. Your 1.5 km journey through Krakow has revealed the power of the narratives that weave the heritage of Lesser Poland.
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?
The Legend of the Wawel Dragon
Dive into the founding myth of Krakow, where a terrifying dragon was vanquished by the ingenuity of King Krak.
In the Footsteps of King Krak
Walk through the emblematic places linked to the city's first legendary ruler and the birth of his kingdom.
A Millenary Oath
Uncover a forgotten pact, a secret buried in chronicles, that reveals the true spirit and destiny of Krakow.
The dragon is vanquished, yet its spirit watches.
Uncover the secret legacy of King Krak.
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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