The Nag Hammadi Cipher — Uncover the Heretic Gospel
Decipher the lost Gnostic codices buried for 1,600 years. Decode the forbidden Gospel of Thomas and expose the heresy that the early Church tried to erase.
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In 1945, two peasants unearthed thirteen leather-bound volumes hidden beneath a boulder near Nag Hammadi—a library of 52 Coptic texts that rewrote the history of early Christianity
The Nag Hammadi Cipher — Uncover the Heretic Gospel
You are a visiting Coptic scholar, summer 1946, drawn to the recent, earth-shattering discoveries near Nag Hammadi.
In 1945, two
The Forgotten Words of the Egyptian Desert
« « Leur erreur était de ne pas avoir percé la vérité des choses, mais de n'avoir vu que les apparences. » »— L'Évangile de Philippe, Codex de Nag Hammadi
The Hidden Library of the Desert
In December 1945, a young fellah named Muhammad Ali al-Samman accidentally discovered a sealed jar while digging for guano near the cliff of Jebel al-Tarif, not far from Nag Hammadi. Inside, he found thirteen leather-bound papyrus codices, containing 52 texts, mostly Gnostic. These writings, dating from the 3rd and 4th centuries CE, included Christian apocrypha such as the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, and the Apocryphon of John, offering unprecedented insight into early Christianity and alternative thought currents.
The discovery was of paramount importance, comparable to that of the Dead Sea Scrolls. These texts, written in Coptic, had been buried, likely by orthodox Christian monks, to protect them from destruction after being condemned as heresies. They revealed the richness and diversity of beliefs within early Christianity, as well as the doctrinal conflicts that led to their suppression. Their study has since revolutionized our understanding of the religious and philosophical history of late antiquity.
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.
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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?
Ancient Texts
Delve into the history of the Gnostic Gospels and their profound significance for early Christianity.
Encrypted Prophecy
Follow clues left by a Gnostic scribe to unlock a secret message about the future of wisdom.
Mystical Egypt
Explore Nag Hammadi, a city where ancient history blends with the mysteries of the desert and the Nile.
The deepest secrets are often hidden where one no longer looks.
Unveil the forgotten truths of ancient Egypt.
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 Nag Hammadi Center, Egypt, 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.
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 The Nag Hammadi Cipher — Uncover the Heretic Gospel 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.
Q04Is The Nag Hammadi Cipher — Uncover the Heretic Gospel stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Nag Hammadi Center, Egypt. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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Embark on a unique spiritual quest through the streets of Nag Hammadi. Decipher the codes of a millennial prophecy and rediscover the fascinating legacy of the Gnostics. History awaits you.
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