Laval — Whispers of the Mayenne
Uncover the cursed whispers of the Mayenne River that guard a noble family's lost secret. Solve the spectral riddles echoing through Laval's ancient stones to break the ancestral curse before it claims another soul.
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In the shadowed heart of Laval, the Mayenne River has long murmured secrets of betrayal and hidden treasure from the 15th century
Laval: when the Mayenne whispers its fantastic stories.
In the shadowed heart of Laval, the Mayenne River has long murmured secrets of betrayal and hidden treasure from the 15th century. Legend tells of the Laval dynasty's black sheep, a cunning lord who buried a chest of gold and incriminating letters beneath the city's landmarks to evade his rivals. But his greed invoked a river spirit's curse: ghostly whispers that lead seekers astray, dooming them to wander eternally unless the truth is unearthed. These spectral voices still haunt the Old Bridge, the Château de Laval, and the surrounding historic sites, revealing clues only to those bold enough to listen. As modern heir to this haunted legacy, you must decipher the murmurs, outwit the curse, and locate the buried cache before the river's wrath rises again. Traverse the compact medieval core—from the basilica's crypts to the ramparts' forgotten corners—piecing together the conspiracy that has silenced generations. Will you expose the lord's final deceit and silence the whispers forever?
« Stories never die as long as there is someone to listen to them. »— Popular Mayenne proverb
Laval: Cradle of Myths and Mysteries
Long before the industrial era, the inhabitants of Laval and its surroundings lived to the rhythm of popular beliefs. Nature, and particularly the Mayenne River, was perceived as a place inhabited by invisible forces. From fairy tales to stories of fantastic creatures, local folklore has shaped the region's identity, offering magical explanations for unexplained phenomena.
These legends, often transmitted orally, served to educate, warn, or simply entertain. They are deeply rooted in the Laval landscape, with every bridge, every rock, every wood having its own fantastic story. It is this intangible heritage, made of whispers and imagination, that this game invites you to rediscover, by searching for the words of a forgotten formula that has the power to seal or release these ancient spirits.
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 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?
Local Folklore
Immerse yourself in the heart of Laval's folklore. Discover local tales and myths, rooted in history and landscapes.
Creatures in Augmented Reality
See the legendary creatures of the Mayenne come to life in augmented reality. A dragon, fairies, goblins... imagination becomes reality.
Ancient Incantation
Reconstruct a secret incantation. Each act brings you closer to the formula that will seal or release the river's spirits.
Where the river sings stories, myths come alive.
Listen carefully, folklore calls you.
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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