Naha — Echo of the Typhoons
1945 Naha: Decode the final coded testimony of a soldier lost in the Battle of Okinawa's devastating typhoons. Uncover hidden wartime secrets across the ruins before they vanish forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
October 1945, Naha lies in smoldering ruins after the ferocious Battle of Okinawa
Naha — Echo of the Typhoons
You are Amuro Namio, an Okinawan archaeologist born in 1891, in Naha, Japan, embarking on an exploration of Naha's layers of time.
Your mission
Dive into the heart of Okinawa, where the typhoon winds still whisper echoes of the 1945 Battle and tales of the Ryūkyū kingdom.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at Naha Peace Memorial Park, a central site opened in 1989 to commemorate the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. Here, the Peace Memorial Museum, covering 3,000 m², displays over 1,000 artifacts recovered from battlefields, including uniforms and ammunition. The 15-meter-high Peace Tower (Heiwa no Tō), erected in 1995, stands as a powerful symbol. This historic monument in Naha directly immerses you in the events that shaped the island, highlighting the importance of remembrance and peace for Okinawa's heritage.
A short walk away, the Tsushima-maru Memorial Museum, opened in 2001, honors the 1,484 victims, including 768 children, of the Tsushima Maru ferry sinking. Torpedoed by a US submarine on August 22, 1944, while carrying 1,361 evacuees from Naha to Osaka, this 1,200 m² building houses the ship's anchor and bell. It is a poignant testament to the Pacific War and a key element of Okinawa's cultural heritage, inviting reflection on individual fates amidst major conflicts.
Your circuit then leads you to Naminoue Shrine (Naminoue-gū), built in 1892 on a 15-meter-high rocky promontory above the sea. This Shinto shrine, unique in Naha for its coastal location, was a place of prayer for protection against typhoons and was rebuilt after its destruction in 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa. It is dedicated to the harvest gods Shōrin and Shōrin Hime, offering insight into the beliefs and resilience in the face of natural forces that have always marked life in Naha and on Okinawa Island.
Continue your visit to Naha on Kokusai Street (International Street), Naha's main pedestrian avenue. Developed from 1946 and rebuilt on the ruins of the 1945 Battle of Okinawa, this 1.6 km long commercial street, 20-30 m wide, is lined with 400 shops and restaurants. It is also linked to natural challenges, being closed several times a year due to strong winds, such as during Typhoon Lekima in 2019. This site embodies Naha's vitality and its ability to reinvent itself after hardships.
Finally, conclude your exploration in the historic district of Tsuboya Pottery Street (Tsuboya Yachimun Dōri). Since 1682, when kilns were moved from Gushikawa to Tsuboya by order of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, this 400-meter alley has been the heart of local pottery. With 34 traditional kilns documented until 1972, the yachimun style, characterized by its iron-red patterns, has been protected as intangible cultural heritage since 1980. This immersion in craftsmanship allows you to grasp the creative essence of Naha and Okinawa Island, a legacy that endures despite the storms of history and nature.
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?
Dive into the "Typhoon of Steel"
Relive the dark days of the Battle of Okinawa through the eyes of a witness, exploring the key sites of the tragedy.
Gather a survivor's diary
Decipher the fragments of Yoko Yamashiro's diary to reveal the hidden truth behind the orders for civilian mass suicides.
Honor Okinawan memory and resilience
Track down clues that pay tribute to the victims and the strength of a people who rose from the ashes.
Okinawa never forgets.
Remembrance, an act of resistance.
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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