Narvik — Uncover the 1940 Betrayal
Decode the hidden betrayal that decided the Battle of Narvik. Follow clues from war memorials and ruins to expose the traitor's plot that nearly handed Swedish iron ore to the Nazis in 1940.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In April 1940, Narvik's ice-free port became the explosive flashpoint of World War II's northern front
Narvik — Uncover the 1940 Betrayal
You are a Norwegian counter-intelligence agent, operating in Narvik amidst the brutal spring of 1940.
In April 1940, Narvik's ice-free
Narvik 1940: The Great Powers' War for Strategic Iron
« “Swedish iron is the sinews of war. Its possession is for us a matter of life or death.” »— Adolf Hitler, 1940
Narvik: The Theater of a Forgotten Battle
Narvik, a deep-water port beyond the Arctic Circle, was strategically vital for Nazi Germany in 1940. It was the only ice-free port year-round for the export of Swedish iron ore from Kiruna, essential for its war industry. On April 9, 1940, as part of Operation Weserübung, the Kriegsmarine launched a surprise assault on Norway, and ten German destroyers, under the command of Kommodore Friedrich Bonte, seized Narvik, sinking the two old Norwegian coastal defense ships, Eidsvold and Norge, and landing mountain troops under General Eduard Dietl. This invasion triggered a series of fierce naval and land battles, transforming Narvik into a symbol of Allied resistance.
The Allies, keen to cut off Germany's iron supply, reacted swiftly. The Royal Navy conducted several naval battles in the Ofotfjord, destroying the German destroyer fleet and regaining naval superiority. On land, British, French, and Polish expeditionary forces, under the command of General Antoine Béthouart, landed and, on May 28, 1940, managed to retake Narvik from the Germans. This was the first major Allied land victory against Germany during the war. However, with the invasion of France and the Allied debacle in Europe, Allied forces were forced to withdraw from Narvik in early June, leaving the town to fall back into German hands, where they remained until the end of the war.
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 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
Epic Naval Battles
Relive the fierce naval clashes that shook the Ofotfjord in 1940.
The Stakes of Swedish Iron
Discover how Kiruna iron ore transformed Narvik into a vital strategic point for the war effort.
Strategic Geography
Explore the mountainous panoramas and the fjord that dictated troop tactics and movements.
Decipher Narvik's secrets
Solve the riddles of the strategic battle that shaped the destiny of Nordland.
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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