Rocher de Monaco — Shadow of the Rock
Uncover the dark secret haunting the Rocher de Monaco. Decode ancient symbols from forgotten Grimaldi vaults to expose a centuries-old conspiracy threatening the principality's legacy.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the heart of the Rocher de Monaco, where medieval ramparts cling to sheer cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean, a sinister shadow stirs
Rocher de Monaco — Shadow of the Rock
You are a Princely Palace archivist in Monaco-Ville, autumn 1929, assigned to a confidential mission: to unearth the Grimaldi family's most carefully
Delve into the millennia-old history of the Rock of Monaco, where the Grimaldi princes forged their destiny since the 13th century.
« With God's help »— Official motto of the Principality of Monaco
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins on the Place du Palais, in front of the Prince's Palace, residence of the Grimaldi family since 1297. Every day at 11:55 AM, the changing of the guard perpetuates a centuries-old tradition. From this emblematic location, you admire the ramparts of the Rock of Monaco, rising 62 meters above Port Hercule. It is here, in the heart of Monaco-Ville, that the first puzzles guide you to the foundations of the principality, with "Deo Juvante" – with God's help – as the motto inscribed in the city's history.
Continuing your journey on the Rock of Monaco, you reach Monaco Cathedral (Notre-Dame-Immaculée Cathedral), built between 1875 and 1903 in the Provençal Romanesque style. This edifice houses the tombs of the Grimaldi family, including those of Grace Kelly, who died in 1982, and Prince Rainier III, who died in 2005. Older sovereigns like Prince Louis I, who died in 1848, also rest here, testifying to Monaco's dynastic continuity. Your investigation invites you to observe architectural details and steles to uncover hidden messages.
The Saint-Martin Gardens, located near the Cathedral, offer a green interlude while revealing archaeological remains of paramount importance. Here, evidence of human occupation dating back to 400,000 BC was discovered in a cave, attesting to the prehistoric presence on the Rock of Monaco. These gardens, which offer views of the port and the Mediterranean, allow you to connect the ancient history of the region with the more recent heritage of Monaco-Ville, following a pedestrian circuit that links the historic sites.
Your exploration then leads you to the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, founded in 1910 by Prince Albert I, himself a passionate oceanographer. This 90-meter-long building, housing a 6-million-liter seawater aquarium, is a key stage in your mission. An escape room themed around the Princess Alice II laboratory ship immerses you in the world of Prince Albert I's maritime explorations (1848-1922). There, you discover his collection of marine objects and laboratory tools, all of which are keys to progressing in your quest on the Rock.
As you complete your itinerary, you pass through Ruelle Sainte-Barbe, a unique pedestrian lane without vehicles or shops, offering panoramic views of the Mediterranean, Port Hercule, and Fontvieille. At number 3, a Palazzino offers a view renowned as one of Monaco's most beautiful. A brick watchtower, clinging to the ramparts, recalls the military past of this 62-meter promontory. Your journey through Monaco-Ville has allowed you to unravel the complex history of the principality, from the earliest Paleolithic occupations to the destinies of the Grimaldi princes, leaving you with a deep understanding of this jewel of the French Riviera.
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?
Historical Investigation
Dive into the heart of a royal drama and unravel facts from persistent legends.
Palace Secrets
Explore Monaco's iconic locations where history was made and rumors took root.
Silent Testimonies
The Rock keeps its secrets, but not forever.
Will you find the truth behind the legend?
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 Monaco-Ville and La Condamine, Monaco, 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.
Q03Does Rocher de Monaco — Shadow of the Rock work for team-building?
Yes — it's actually one of our main use cases. Outdoor escape game format, teams of 4 to 6, live ranking possible between groups. For companies above 12 participants, contact us: we can issue linked codes.
Q04Best season to explore Monaco-Ville and La Condamine, Monaco like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Monaco-Ville and La Condamine, Monaco often feels more authentic then.
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