The Burning Oath — Bayamo's Secret Fire
Decipher the hidden codes left by Bayamo's patriots before they torched their city in 1868. Uncover the truth behind the Quema de Bayamo and recover the lost proclamation that sparked Cuban independence.
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October 20, 1868
The Burning Oath — Bayamo's Secret Fire
You are a trusted agent of the Cuban independence movement, October 20, 1868, operating in Bayamo.
Spanish forces close in. Carlos Manuel de Céspedes and Bayamo
Bayamo, the city that immolated itself for freedom
« To combat, run, Bayamese! For the Homeland watches you proudly. »— Pedro 'Perucho' Figueredo, National Anthem of Cuba (La Bayamesa)
The Flame of Freedom
On October 10, 1868, Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, landowner and lawyer, proclaimed the Grito de Yara, freeing his slaves and marking the beginning of the Ten Years' War for Cuba's independence. Eight days later, the Mambises (insurgent) forces captured the city of Bayamo. It was in this climate of patriotic fervor that Pedro 'Perucho' Figueredo, a young lawyer and musician, composed the notes of 'La Bayamesa'. The melody, quickly popular, was sung for the first time with its complete lyrics on October 20, 1868, the day Bayamo was captured, in the Plaza de Armas (now Parque Céspedes).
Less than three months later, the Spanish reconquest was imminent. Faced with the advance of colonial troops and refusing to surrender, the people of Bayamo made a radical and unprecedented decision: to set their city on fire with their own hands. From January 12 to 18, 1869, Bayamo burned, turning its homes and possessions to ashes rather than leaving them to the invaders. This act of ultimate sacrifice, a 'collective suicide' for freedom, would forever forge the indomitable spirit of the Cuban nation and make 'La Bayamesa' the musical embodiment of its quest for independence, officially becoming the national anthem in 1899.
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?
The Ultimate Sacrifice
Explore the poignant history of Bayamo, the first city to immolate itself by fire rather than surrender to the Spanish enemy.
Birthplace of the National Anthem
Follow in the footsteps of Perucho Figueredo, the composer of 'La Bayamesa', the anthem that became the song of Cuban freedom.
An Indomitable Spirit
Untangle the threads of a plot where the courage and patriotism of a people forged the identity of a nation.
Better to die than live as slaves.
The oath etched in the ashes of Bayamo.
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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Decipher the Secret Proclamation and give voice back to the people of Bayamo, guardians of the flame of Cuban freedom. Your courage will be their echo.
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