Laval — Shadows of the Curse
Uncover the shadows haunting Laval's ancient stones. Decode the whispers of the cursed dead and break the eternal malediction before it claims another soul.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowed heart of Laval's historic center, along the misty banks of the Mayenne River, a dark curse was unleashed in the 13th century
Laval's dark side: a journey into forgotten memories.
In the shadowed heart of Laval's historic center, along the misty banks of the Mayenne River, a dark curse was unleashed in the 13th century. As the Vieux-Château rose under Philippe Auguste's command, a betrayed alchemist named Bertrand de la Nuit sealed his vengeful spirit into the very walls. His whispers echo through the remparts, the Chapelle Saint-Julien, and the Basilique d'Avesnières, cursing those who disturb the fragile peace. For centuries, unexplained misfortunes have plagued the quays, the Pont Vieux, and the Tour Belot-Oissel—disappearances, fires, and ghostly apparitions that locals blame on Bertrand's unrest. You are the only one who can decipher the alchemist's cryptic symbols hidden at these forsaken sites: the Porte Beucheresse, the bains-douches, and the Château-Neuf. Track the path of his final ritual, outwit the spectral guardians, and expose the source of the curse before nightfall. Piece together the fragmented codex from the stones themselves to perform the exorcism that will silence the shadows forever. Will you lift the malediction, or become its next victim?
« The dead are not dead, they just sleep. But sometimes, they awaken. »— Ancient Mayenne saying
Laval: Stories of Dungeons and Mysteries
Laval, a charming medieval city, was also the scene of many trials and dark destinies. From the Middle Ages to modern times, its prisons saw innocent and guilty alike, its alleys were the stage for discreet dramas, and its monuments bore witness to the harshness of the times. The Revolution, in particular, left deep scars, transforming certain places into symbols of repression.
Popular stories and local archives are full of urban legends and miscellaneous facts that, over the centuries, have fueled the collective imagination. From ghosts of prisoners to spirits of the executed, and wandering souls of epidemic victims, Laval possesses a rich and often unknown "dark" heritage. These stories, passed down from generation to generation, give an unexpected depth to every stone of the city.
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?
Haunted Tour
Explore Laval's haunted places, follow the traces of spirits and dark legends that permeate its walls.
Spectral Augmented Reality
Encounter Laval's ghosts. Spectral apparitions will guide you through the city's mysteries.
Educational Dark Tourism
Discover an unexpected side of Laval. Authentic dark stories await you at every street corner.
The past is never truly buried.
Especially when souls still whisper.
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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