Pearl Harbor — Decrypt the Day of Infamy
Decode classified intelligence and uncover the hidden warnings ignored before December 7, 1941. Solve the conspiracy of silence that sealed Pearl Harbor's fate.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
December 6, 1941: Pearl Harbor sleeps
Pearl Harbor – The Moment That Stunned The World
December 6, 1941: Pearl Harbor sleeps. But in the shadows, a network of military officers, intelligence analysts, and radio operators possessed fragments of a truth that could have changed everything. Intercepted messages. Radar blips dismissed as friendly aircraft. A submarine spotted in restricted waters. A warning cable that arrived too late. You are a military cryptographer tasked with reconstructing the intelligence puzzle—the decoded intercepts, the overlooked signals, the chain of command failures—that preceded the deadliest attack on American soil. By visiting eight key sites within the Pearl Harbor complex and its immediate historic district, you will gather classified documents, testimonies, and physical evidence to answer the haunting question: Was the attack truly a surprise, or was there a breakdown in the system that allowed catastrophe to unfold? Decipher the truth. Expose the gaps in the intelligence. Uncover what was known, what was missed, and what was ignored.
« I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve. »— Attribué à l'Amiral Isoroku Yamamoto, commandant en chef de la Flotte combinée japonaise
The Day of Infamy
The attack on Pearl Harbor, on December 7, 1941, was a surprise military operation conducted by the Imperial Japanese Navy against the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The objective was to neutralize the U.S. Pacific Fleet, thereby securing an advantage for Japan in its expansion into Southeast Asia and the Pacific. The attack, launched without a prior declaration of war, immediately led to the United States' entry into World War II.
Over 2,400 Americans lost their lives, and a large portion of the fleet was damaged or destroyed, including the battleship USS Arizona. This shocking event united the American nation and galvanized the war effort. The weeks leading up to the attack were marked by increasing diplomatic tensions and signs of imminent aggression, often misinterpreted or underestimated by U.S. intelligence services.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Relive the Explosion
Dive into the heart of the tragic events of Pearl Harbor and feel the shock of December 7, 1941.
Decipher the Messages
Examine the reports, warnings, and missed decisions that led to the surprise attack.
Explore Key Locations
Journey through historical sites, from strategic viewpoints to poignant memorials, that bear witness to this pivotal day.
Vigilance is the price of liberty.
Unravel the threads of history and understand how one moment can change the world.
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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Are you ready to explore the iconic sites and piece together the historical puzzle of the attack that plunged the United States into World War II? Each clue will lead you deeper into the narrative of surprise and courage.
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