Jaisalmer Fort — Echo of Caravans
Uncover the hidden betrayal behind the raided caravan treasure that sparked Alauddin Khilji's siege. Decipher ancient clues across the living fort to expose the traitor's identity and reclaim the lost riches.
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In 1294, as the Silk Road caravans converged on Jaisalmer Fort, a glittering treasure convoy vanished under the golden sandstone walls
Jaisalmer Fort — Echo of Caravans
You are a loyal advisor to Rawal Jaisal, tasked in 1294 with uncovering the truth behind a vanished treasure convoy at Jaisalmer Fort.
In that year, as Silk Road caravans
Jaisalmer, Crossroads of Plots and Riches
« Trade is the city's blood, and secrecy, its invisible pulse. »— Jaisalmer merchant's proverb (medieval era)
Jaisalmer: Desert Gold and its Mysteries
Founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, the eponymous city of Jaisalmer quickly established itself as an essential stop on the Silk Road, connecting India to Central Asia and the Middle East. Its strategic position in the heart of the Thar Desert gave it a vital role as a commercial crossroads, protected by the powerful Rajput clan of the Bhati. Caravans laden with spices, precious fabrics, opium, and horses passed through its gates, bringing immense wealth that financed the construction of its majestic sand fort and its opulent havelis.
At the zenith of its influence, between the 15th and 18th centuries, Jaisalmer was a melting pot of cultures and a center of power. Merchant families, like the Patwas, accumulated such considerable fortunes that they rivaled royalty, investing in residences of unparalleled opulence. However, with the advent of sea routes and the emergence of new commercial centers, the overland Silk Road gradually declined, leading Jaisalmer into a slow economic downturn, transforming its past splendor into a frozen testament to the golden age of desert trade.
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 Caravan Trail
Relive the glorious era when dromedaries crossed the Thar Desert, laden with precious goods and secrets.
The Maharajas' Treasures
Decipher the signs and symbols left by the court of powerful Rajputs and wealthy merchant families.
The Forgotten Ledger
Assemble fragments of an ancient trade document to reveal the truth hidden behind the most secret transactions.
The desert sands keep many secrets, but history always whispers in the end.
Uncover the shadow trade in Jaisalmer.
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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Your journey through the havelis and alleys of the Golden Fort will lead you to the heart of Silk Road intrigues. Decipher the forgotten ledger and reveal Jaisalmer's great trade secret!
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