Breaking the Curse: How 120+ Adventurers Faced The Gilded King at Ruisseau Créole

The mist has cleared, the fragments have been gathered, and the curse was finally broken.

Curse of the Guilded King event team picture

This past October, Ruisseau Créole was transformed from a premium shopping destination into a realm of mystery and spectral legends. Geekin’ is thrilled to announce that our latest immersive treasure hunt, “The Curse of the Gilded King,” was a resounding success, drawing in over 120 enthusiastic participants eager to test their wits and bravery.

A New Standard for Immersive Events in Mauritius

From the moment the first teams arrived at the Royal Chronicler’s desk, the energy was electric. Armed with nothing but their smartphones and their collective intelligence, 30+ teams set out to navigate a series of 7 multi-layered puzzles scattered across the mall.

The mission was clear: reassemble the King’s Royal Seal by collecting seven physical fragments. But as our “Curse-Breakers” quickly learned, the Gilded King didn’t make it easy.

The Puzzles: From Ciphers to Coordinates

The “Grand Gauntlet” was designed to push teams to their limits. We saw incredible teamwork as participants tackled:

  • Geocaching Challenges: Teams mastered the what3words logic to pinpoint the Fragment of Stone at the mall’s central fountain.

  • Audio Deduction: At Prestige, players filtered through spectral sounds to count “phantom silver” tings.

  • Scavenger Hunts: Clues led teams to Andrew’s Jewellers, Blo’em, and Leading Luxury Home, where they hunted for hidden coordinates written in “haunted chalk” on shop windows.

  • The Final Incantation: The climax of the event required teams to unscramble the King’s Proclamation to find the secret words of peace.

Facing the Gilded King

The visual heart of the event was, undoubtedly, the Gilded King himself. Seated on his ancient stone throne or roaming the corridors of Block A, the King provided a haunting, cinematic presence that stopped shoppers in their tracks.

The most rewarding moment of the day? Watching the look of triumph on the faces of the teams as they finally found the roaming King, presented their seven fragments, and whispered the winning incantation: “Gold fades, stone remains, love prevails.”

Why Immersive Experiences Matter

With 120+ participants joining the hunt, the event proved that people are looking for more than just a day at the mall—they are looking for a story to be a part of.

For our partners at Ruisseau Créole, the event drove significant footfall and created a vibrant, buzz-worthy atmosphere. For the participants, it was a 90-minute escape into a world of fantasy and logic.

What’s Next for Geekin’?

If you missed out on breaking the curse this time, don’t worry. The Gilded King was just the beginning. At Geekin’, we are already hard at work designing our next immersive adventure.

Want to bring a custom treasure hunt to your venue or corporate event? Contact the Geekin’ Team today, to see how we can turn your space into a living game.

Stay curious, Curse-Breakers. We’ll see you at the next briefing.