Konya — Rumi's Forbidden Secrets
Uncover the hidden codes in Rumi's poetry that led to the dervishes' whirling ritual. Decode the conspiracy that nearly erased their order from Konya forever.
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In 13th-century Konya, Jalaluddin Rumi, the mystic poet known as Mevlana, founded the Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes
Konya — Rumi's Forbidden Secrets
You are a seeker of Sufi wisdom, arriving in Konya in the 13th century, eager to uncover the profound teachings of Rumi and Shams-i Tabrizi.
Your mission is to
Immerse yourself in the heart of Konya, where the whispers of dervishes still swirl in the air, and uncover Sufi secrets jealously guarded for centuries.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for Rumi's secrets begins at the Mevlana Müzesi in Konya, the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi (1207-1273). This site, initially a dervish lodge in the 13th century, was transformed into a museum in 1926. Wandering through the marble-paved inner courtyard, you sense the echo of past Sufi rituals. It is here, at the heart of Turkey's Sufi heritage, that the adventure takes flight, inviting you to a profound exploration of Konya's history and its emblematic figures.
Continue your immersion in the Sema Salonu, then the Neyzenler Odası and the Kütüphane, where dervishes gathered and studied. Exploring these spaces, you imagine the teachings of Shams-i Tabrizi, Rumi's spiritual master (1185-1248), and the influence of Sheikh Sadrettin, son of Ibn Arabi, on the Sufi philosophy of Central Anatolia. The 16th-century ablution fountain (Şadırvan) in the courtyard reminds you of the purification rituals that prepared dervishes for their meditations.
Immediately adjacent to Rumi's mausoleum, the Selimiye Camii, built in the 16th century under Selim II, offers an architectural contrast. Its Ottoman domes and minarets stand beside the Seljuk structures of the Mevlana Museum, illustrating Konya's various historical layers. This adjacent mosque is a key point for understanding the city's religious and architectural evolution, while deepening your understanding of Sufism and its roots in Turkish culture.
Your journey then leads you to the 17 dervish cells (Derviş Hücreleri), built under Murad III (1574-1595) and aligned on the left side of the courtyard. These modest dwellings tell of the daily life and discipline of Rumi's followers. The dervish kitchen (Matbah) and the tomb of Hurrem Pasha, erected under Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566), complete this picture of Sufi monastic life, offering a tangible glimpse into their devotion within this Konya complex.
Finally, the Gül Bahçesi (Rose Garden) offers a moment of contemplation on Alaeddin Hill, where the Alaeddin Mosque was built between 1155 and 1161 under the Seljuk Sultan Alaeddin Keykubad I. About 1 km from the Mevlana Museum, this hill offers panoramic views of Konya and houses Seljuk remains. This panorama allows you to connect Rumi's history to the broader heritage of Central Anatolia, concluding your exploration of Konya's monuments with an enriched perspective on the city's past.
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?
Sufi mysticism
Dive into Rumi's spiritual universe and discover the secrets of the Mevlevi order
Mystical melody
Reconstruct a sacred score engraved in the architecture and symbols of Konya
Sacred dance
Understand the gestures and symbolism of sema, the ecstatic dance of whirling dervishes
Truth is danced
Konya, cradle of Sufi mysticism
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 Historic center of Konya, 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 Konya — Rumi's Forbidden Secrets?
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.
Q04What happens if it rains in Historic center of Konya?
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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