Reykjavik — The Stolen Skaldic Verse
Uncover the thief who stole a priceless skaldic verse from Reykjavik's medieval heart. Decode cryptic clues hidden at historic sites to reclaim the lost manuscript before it's gone forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowy halls of 14th-century Reykjavik, when skaldic poetry was the voice of Viking sagas and royal intrigue, a masterful verse by the legendary scald Bragi Boddason vanished from a chieftain'
Reykjavik — The Stolen Skaldic Verse
You are an archivist in 19th-century Reykjavik, personally summoned by Jón Sigurðsson.
Your mission: recover an ancient skaldic verse, stolen and hidden within Mi
Dive into the whispers of Icelandic history, where skaldic verses and independence voices still echo in Reykjavik's stones.
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 in Austurvöllur square, the vibrant heart of Reykjavik's historical heritage. It is here, in front of the Alþingishúsið, seat of the Althing founded in 930 in Þingvellir and rebuilt in 1881, that demonstrators in 1944 demanded Icelandic independence. The 16 statues of Icelandic figures adorning its neo-Gothic facade watch over this place. Nearby stands the Dómkirkjan í Reykjavík, the Lutheran cathedral, rebuilt in 1879 and linked to the first Icelandic pastors. This 11-meter high site has hosted coronations and national ceremonies since the 18th century, reinforcing its central role among the capital's monuments.
Continue your visit to Reykjavik towards Aðalstræti 10, one of the city's oldest buildings, dating from 1788. This 300 m² structure served as a prison and royal store under Danish rule before being restored in 2010 to become a museum of the Miðborg district. It bears witness to the 1915 Reykjavik fire and represents an essential part of Reykjavik's history. Not far, Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík, founded in 1046, is a key institution for the intellectual elite. Its current building, built between 1907 and 1911 by Gunnar Rafferty, trained many 19th-century nationalist leaders, essential to Iceland's quest for autonomy.
Your itinerary then leads you to the Þjóðminjasafn Íslands, the National Museum of Iceland, opened in 1863. Its main building, erected between 1911 and 1916, houses a collection of 250,000 artifacts covering 11,000 years of Icelandic history. You will find exhibitions on medieval sagas and skaldic manuscripts, including fragments of the precious Codex Regius in the Árnagarður hall. It is in this place of knowledge that the secrets of the stolen verse might be hidden, a direct link to the rich literary past and Iceland's medieval sites.
Returning to Austurvöllur, you stop in front of the Jón Sigurðsson Monument. This 5-meter bronze statue, erected in 1884 by Bertel Thorvaldsen, pays homage to Jón Sigurðsson (1817-1879), undisputed leader of the Icelandic independence movement against Denmark. Inaugurated during the millennium of the Althing in 1874, it symbolizes national perseverance. Your journey ends near the Listasafn Íslands, the National Gallery of Iceland, founded in 1912. Close to the Miðborg district, it exhibits 10,000 Icelandic artworks from the 19th and 20th centuries, often inspired by sagas and skaldic poetry, offering a visual echo to your literary quest.
By completing this Reykjavik treasure hunt, you will have not only traced the steps of national emancipation but also discovered the cultural foundations and historical sites that shaped Iceland's identity. From the Althing Iceland 930 to the city center monuments, every stone tells a story. This capital thematic tour leaves you with a deep understanding of Reykjavik's heritage, through the places where Jón Sigurðsson fought and where Snorri Sturluson left his legacy. You carry with you the spirit of the skalds and the pride of a people, anchored in the streets of this Nordic capital.
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 Manuscripts
Explore the world of sagas, these foundational tales of Icelandic identity.
Historical Investigation
Unravel a centuries-old mystery related to the return of literary treasures.
Icelandic Heritage
Immerse yourself in the culture and the struggle of a people for their independence.
Words have the power to forge a nation.
Decipher the heritage, find the manuscript.
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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