Görliwood — The Mirrors Conspiracy
Uncover the conspiracy behind Görliwood's enchanted mirrors that reveal a thousand hidden faces, blending cinema's illusions with architectural secrets. Solve the mystery before the final reflection traps you forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the Altstadt of Görlitz, known as Görliwood, over 4,000 historic monuments have starred in films like The Grand Budapest Hotel and Inglourious Basterds, doubling as Paris, New York, and more
Görliwood — The Mirrors Conspiracy
You are a historical investigator, dispatched to Görlitz in the late 19th century to uncover the hidden narratives behind its ancient facades.
Your mission: reveal the architectural secrets and historical anecdotes that make
Dive into the alleys of Görlitz, a city of a thousand faces where medieval history and the magic of cinema converge.
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 immersion begins in the Untermarkt, Görlitz's central historic square, built in the 13th century and the vibrant heart of the medieval merchant district. It is here, at the Niederes Haus (number 26), that Wes Anderson filmed scenes for 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' in 2014, among eight other film productions. This district offers approximately 2,500 m² of reusable sets, a true treasure for cinema. The Neptune Fountain, erected in 1734, serves as a central landmark, testifying to the importance of this commercial crossroads over the centuries. It is within this setting that you begin your quest for mirrors, where every reflection might hide a clue.
Just a few steps away, discover the Schönhof, a Renaissance mansion built in 1552-1553 by the merchant Paul Neupert. Its facade is adorned with 37 sgraffitoes, remarkable frescoes depicting biblical and allegorical scenes. Listed as a historical monument, this edifice was restored after the damages of World War II in 1945, thus preserving its Saxon Renaissance heritage. The Schönhof, located in the immediate vicinity of the Untermarkt, is a key stop to understand Görlitz's opulence during the Renaissance and the architectural details that fascinate directors and historians. Your journey of discovering Saxony's monuments continues, revealing Görlitz's richness.
Your itinerary then leads you to the Reichenbacher Turm, a fortified tower dating from 1492, an imposing remnant of the city's medieval ramparts. Standing 35 meters high, it once served as Görlitz's eastern entrance gate and a bell tower for fire alarms until the 19th century. Restored in 1904 and open to visitors, it offers a panoramic view of the city, essential for any film scouting. This tower is a strong symbol of Görlitz's defensive past and an excellent example of Germany's historical heritage. The thematic tour of Saxony reveals how each stone tells a story, from fire surveillance to city protection.
Continue towards the Obermarkt, the historic upper square from the 14th century, once Görlitz's administrative and commercial center. Surrounded by Baroque and Renaissance buildings, it houses the city hall (Rathaus) rebuilt in 1537. This square, about 500 m on foot from the Untermarkt via cobbled streets, is another emblematic 'Görliwood' location, having served as a backdrop for numerous films. Its connection with filmmaking in Görlitz highlights the appeal of its preserved architecture. By exploring the Obermarkt, you follow in the footsteps of ancient merchants and modern film crews, an interactive Görlitz visit that blends eras.
Finally, your journey concludes on the Altstadtbrücke, the historic bridge over the Neiße, rebuilt in 2004 after its destruction in 1945. 94 meters long, it connects Görlitz to Zgorzelec, symbolizing German-Polish reconciliation since 1950. This pedestrian crossing is a poignant conclusion to your exploration, recalling the city's complex history and resilience. You leave with a deeper understanding of Görlitz, from its Saxon Renaissance heritage to its role as Görliwood Filmstadt, enriched by an interactive visit that goes far beyond a simple GPS scavenger hunt. Every monument and historical site in Germany you've discovered contributes to a complete picture of this multifaceted city.
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?
Görliwood
Explore the filming locations of famous international movies.
Architectural Wonder
Discover styles from Gothic to Baroque, intact for centuries.
Border City
Cross eras and the German-Polish border.
Görlitz, the city of a thousand scenarios.
Explore "Görliwood" and discover a never-filmed movie.
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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