The Rütli Oath — Decipher the Founding Secret of Switzerland
Uncover the hidden truth behind the legendary 1291 Rütli Oath. Decode the conspiracy that forged the Swiss Confederacy and expose the real oath takers before history buries their names forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On a misty meadow above Lake Uri, three cantons swore an oath that would reshape Europe
The Rütli Oath — Decipher the Founding Secret of Switzerland
You are an anonymous confederate scout, tasked in 1307 by Walter Fürst himself with meticulously documenting the Rütli Oath's hidden legacy.
Your secret mission takes you to Al
Dive into the heart of Altdorf, legendary birthplace of the Swiss Confederation, following the footsteps of William Tell and the Rütli Oath of 1307.
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 story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the Tell-Denkmal, this equestrian statue of William Tell and his son Walter erected in 1895 by Richard Kissling. Standing 7 meters tall, it has reigned over Tellspitz by Lake Lucerne since its inauguration on August 18, 1895 during the Swiss Federal Festival. This work commemorates the legend of the Rütli Oath, that secret pact of 1307 between representatives of Uri, Schwyz and Unterwald that founded the Swiss Confederation. Here begins your quest for evidence of this founding oath, whose traces hide in every stone of Altdorf.
The Tellspielhaus then reveals the theatrical heritage of this epic. Built in 1871 on Bahnhofstrasse for performances of Schiller's William Tell during Federal Festivals, this 800-seat theater has hosted the Tellspiel every summer since 1947. Friedrich Schiller immortalized Tell's saga in his 1804 tragedy, transforming local legend into European myth. This Uri canton historic monument preserves echoes of verses that forged Swiss identity: within its walls still resonate the oaths of freedom spoken on stage for over 150 years.
Altdorf's town hall, built in 1645 in late Renaissance style, reveals historical frescoes painted around 1900 on its facade. These murals on Gotthardstrasse depict founding scenes from Uri's history and William Tell's story, transforming the building into a life-sized picture book. Administrative heart of the city since the 17th century, the Rathaus preserves in its archives documents attesting to political continuity born from the Rütli oath. Each room tells a chapter of this independence won against the Habsburgs.
The church square leads you to Kirchplatz, surrounding Saints Peter and Paul parish church built between 1665-1671. This baroque church with 62-meter-high twin towers has dominated the historic quarter for three and a half centuries. Central point of markets and gatherings since the 17th century, this historic monument square has seen generations of Uri residents faithful to the original oath's spirit. The bells ringing today perpetuate echoes of those that once called confederates to decisive assemblies.
Your investigation concludes at the Freedom Fountain, erected in 1897 on Hauptgasse to commemorate Swiss independence. This sculpture representing an allegorical figure of Liberty bears Uri's coat of arms and the engraved inscription 'Liberty - Homeland - Progress.' By walking these 1.5 km through Altdorf, you have reconstructed the historical puzzle leading from the secret 1307 oath to modern Switzerland. Each monument visited testifies to this exceptional continuity: from a three-man pact in a meadow to a nation of 8 million inhabitants, the Rütli spirit still pulses in every stone of Uri.
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?
Alpine Landscapes
Evolve amidst the majestic panoramas of Uri, cradle of the Swiss soul.
Tell's Legend
Follow in the footsteps of the mythical hero and his defiance against oppression.
Birth of a Nation
Discover the historical foundations of the Swiss Confederation and its spirit of freedom.
Freedom is the noblest of treasures.
The wind of rebellion blows over Altdorf...
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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Dive into the heart of Altdorf, legendary birthplace of the Swiss Confederation, following the footsteps of William Tell and the Rütli Oath of 1307.
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