A new outdoor escape game, “La malédiction du passage condamné” (The Curse of the Condemned Passage), is launching in multiple cities, offering a unique blend of urban exploration and magical mystery. Insolit’PROD is the developer behind the game, which is designed for teams of two to six players.
The game centers around a centuries-old curse preventing spirits from reaching the afterlife. Players must locate a newly reappeared underground passage hidden within the city to break the curse before it’s lost forever. The premise taps into the growing popularity of immersive, location-based entertainment, leveraging smartphone technology to deliver a self-guided experience.
Participants will explore city streets, solve magical puzzles, and interact with representatives from four ancestral families to obtain four key codes. These codes are essential for pinpointing the location of the hidden passage. The game’s duration is estimated to be between 1.5 and 2 hours.
Currently, the game is available in cities including Aix-en-Provence, Aix-les-Bains, Ajaccio, and Avoriaz, with a comprehensive list of locations available on the Insolit’PROD website. The game is offered in French and English, and requires a smartphone with a 3/4/5G connection to play.
An event in Mulhouse, France, is scheduled for March 12, 2026, as highlighted on mplusinfo.fr. The game’s availability extends through December 31, 2026, in Avoriaz, according to quefaireen.com. The rise of these outdoor escape games demonstrates a shift towards more interactive and physically engaging forms of entertainment.
