Moab — Echo of the Red Rocks
Uncover the lost prospector's cipher etched into Moab's red rocks. Decode clues at ancient petroglyphs and towering arches to reveal the hidden vein of mystical ore before a rival gang claims it.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 1890s, legendary prospector Elias 'Red' Harlan struck a vein of glowing ore in Moab's red rock canyons—a mineral said to hold mystical powers, drawing whispers of ancient curses and untold rich
Dive into the heart of Moab, Utah, and retrace the echoes of a land shaped by millennia of human and geological history.
Step into the shoes of John Wesley Powell, intrepid explorer of the Colorado River in 1869, returning to retrieve forgotten maps of his expeditions. Your quest begins at the Moab Museum, 118 E Center St, Moab, UT 84532, a starting point dedicated to the rich stories of the region. Over approximately 135 minutes of walking, covering 1.5 km, you will explore downtown Moab, an essential base for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. At each step, open your phone: augmented reality archive documents appear on historic facades, red rocks, and river viewpoints. An old prospector appears on Main Street to whisper a clue about Moab's boomtown days, while excerpts from Cassidy's diary materialize near the Colorado River. More than an outdoor escape game: an interactive visit immersed in the history of pioneers and the landscapes of Utah, with anecdotes revealed at each stop and sites that tell the soul of this desert town.
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 expedition begins at the Moab Museum, founded in 1959 to preserve the cultural and natural history of Moab and the Canyonlands region. This historic building, located at 118 E Center St, is the starting point of your exploration, immersing you directly in the thousands of years of human history that have marked this land. The museum, which hosts events on Moab's boomtown days, offers insight into the challenges and triumphs of early inhabitants and uranium prospectors.
On your way to the Grand County Courthouse, you cross the administrative heart of Moab. This courthouse, built in the 1950s-1960s, has been the seat of Grand County since 1890, a key year for the city. Moab, with its 5,366 residents counted in 2020, is the county seat, and this building embodies the persistence of civil order amidst Utah's wild landscapes, offering a contrast to legends of outlaws like Butch Cassidy who once roamed the area.
Your route then takes you to the Moab Information Center, a crucial stop for any visitor exploring the wonders of Utah. It is here that you can obtain passes for Arches National Park and tips to avoid peak hours, such as arriving before 7 am or after 2 pm. This center is the gateway for information on accommodation, hiking, and rafting, activities that highlight Moab's deep connection to the Green and Colorado Rivers.
Continue your journey along Main Street, Moab's bustling thoroughfare. This street is the nerve center for jeep and ATV rentals, and the starting point for off-road spots such as Hells Revenge. It also hosts the annual Easter Jeep Safari, a major event that attracts thousands of enthusiasts. Main Street is a testament to Moab's tourist vitality and its role as an Arches National Park gateway, a city that continues to attract adventure and exploration.
Your journey concludes near the Colorado River, a river that has seen John Wesley Powell and countless pioneers. Moab City Park and Moab Rotary Park, located along the river, are recreational areas that provide access to the Moab Riverway Trail, offering stunning views of the waters and cliffs. These parks, near the confluence of the Green and Colorado Rivers, symbolize the heart of Moab's outdoor activities, leaving you with a deep understanding of how this city, rooted in the Utah desert, continues to thrive through its natural heritage and spirit of adventure.
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?
Ancient Mysteries
Uncover the spiritual legacy of the Fremont people through their rock carvings.
Cold War Echoes
Delve into the uranium boom era and the Cold War's impact on the Utah desert.
Breathtaking Panoramas
Explore majestic viewpoints over Utah's canyons, landscapes that have inspired for millennia.
The past is never truly buried, especially in the desert.
Uncover the etched and buried secrets.
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, WhatsApp, 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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