Puerto Plata — Luperón's Hidden Legacy
Uncover Gregorio Luperón's secret wartime codes hidden across Puerto Plata. Decode his legacy from the Restoration War and expose the traitor's plot that nearly doomed the revolution.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the sweltering heat of 1863, as Spanish forces tightened their grip on the Dominican Republic, Gregorio Luperón emerged from the shadows of San Felipe de Puerto Plata as the unyielding leader of th
Puerto Plata — Luperón's Hidden Legacy
You are a historical society member in Santiago, 1905, on the trail of a vital clue concerning Gregorio Luperón's concealed final wishes.
Your mission takes you to
Discover Santiago de los Caballeros, a city in the Dominican Norte, through the secrets of its heritage and the echoes of its republican history.
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 story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at Parque Duarte, the beating heart of Santiago de los Caballeros. This central square, developed in the 19th century, is a historical and social meeting point. It is named in honor of Juan Pablo Duarte, one of the Founding Fathers of the Dominican Republic. As you explore its pathways, you start your investigation into Luperón's legacy, a general and statesman who profoundly marked the history of the Norte and the country after the independence of 1844. Observe the architectural details of the surrounding buildings, as clues to reconstruct Santiago's history are often etched in stone.
A short walk from the park, the Palacio Consistorial de Santiago, built in 1895, is a key stop on your journey. This neoclassical edifice served as the seat of municipal government and testifies to Santiago's political organization at the end of the 19th century. Its imposing architecture reflects the city's importance as an economic and cultural center of the Norte. By examining the facades, you collect fragments of information that bring you closer to the truth about Luperón's actions and his influence on local governance. The history of the Dominican Republic is written within these walls.
Your itinerary then takes you to the Catedral Santiago Apóstol El Mayor, a religious edifice whose construction spanned the 19th and 20th centuries. This cathedral is a symbol of the faith and perseverance of Santiago's inhabitants. Its eclectic style, blending neoclassical and neo-Gothic elements, makes it a distinctive monument. It has been the scene of many significant events in local and national history. By visiting the interior, you discover inscriptions and stained glass windows that, through their symbolism, may hold clues about the networks and alliances of historical figures like Luperón.
The journey continues to Fortaleza San Luis, a military fortification erected in 1804 by the French and rebuilt after the 1842 earthquake. This fortress played a major strategic role in the conflicts that marked Dominican history, notably the War of Restoration (1863-1865) where Gregorio Luperón was a prominent figure. The stone walls tell tales of battles and strategies, offering insight into Santiago's security challenges through the ages. Here you will find elements that illuminate the military dimension of Luperón's legacy.
Your exploration concludes at the Mercado Modelo de Santiago, a vibrant market that, since its creation in the early 20th century, has been a center of commercial and cultural exchange. Although this site is not directly linked to the political battles of the 19th century, it represents the living soul of Santiago and the enduring economic heritage. It is the convergence point for products and traditions of the Norte. By immersing yourself in its bustle, you understand how the history and actions of figures like Luperón shaped Santiago's society and economy, leaving a lasting imprint on the daily lives of Dominicans.
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?
War of Restoration
Relive the key moments of the conflict that shaped Dominican identity and Santiago's heroic role.
Resilient Architecture
Discover how Santiago's architecture reflects its ability to rise from its ashes, time and again.
Patriotic Cryptogram
Unravel a secret message left by General Luperón, a guide for the city's eternal resilience.
Decipher the legacy of a people. Uncover the secret of their perseverance.
Luperón's plan awaits you!
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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Discover Santiago de los Caballeros, a city in the Dominican Norte, through the secrets of its heritage and the echoes of its republican history.
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