Gettysburg — Unmask the Spy
Uncover the double agent who infiltrated both armies during the Battle of Gettysburg, deciphering coded messages hidden at key sites to expose their betrayal before it's too late.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the sweltering summer of 1863, as Confederate forces under General Robert E
Gettysburg — Unmask the Spy
You are Captain Thomas Mitchell, a Union secret service agent on an infiltration mission in occupied Gettysburg, July 1863.
You arrive at McPherson's Ridge, site of the initial attack on July
Infiltrate the Confederate lines at Gettysburg where a Union spy vanished with Robert E. Lee's battle plans on July 2, 1863.
« Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal. »— Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, November 19, 1863
The story that haunts this land
Gettysburg awakens in the mist of July 1st, 1863, when Henry Heth's Confederate troops encounter the Union division on McPherson's Ridge. This 1.5 km plateau dominates the western battlefield, silent witness to General Reynolds' death at 10:30 AM. The McPherson Barn, built in 1847, still bears bullet traces from this first skirmish. Your investigation begins here: did Parker use this farm as a meeting point? The thick walls tell another story than that of textbooks, that of civilians caught in the crossfire and secret messages exchanged under enemy fire.
The Eternal Light Peace Memorial, dedicated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1938, raises its eternal flame on Oak Hill. This 22-meter diameter circular structure bears the names of 1,540 regiments that clashed here. But in 1863, this hill served as a Confederate observation post. Did Parker know the tunnels dug beneath the position? Your phone reveals the underground networks used by spies: forgotten galleries still connect strategic positions, remnants of a war within the war waged by rival secret services.
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum & Visitor Center, opened in 2008, preserves Robert E. Lee's uniform and 10 authentic battle cannons. But it's the 110-meter circumference cyclorama, painted in 1884 by the Kosztka Panoramic Company, that hides the real clue. Parker concealed a message in the details of this fresco restored in 2008. The 1,500 exhibited artifacts testify to a battle where information was worth as much as gunpowder: annotated staff maps, military codes, intercepted letters reveal the extent of wartime intelligence.
Little Round Top rises 91 meters high, defensive key during July 2, 1863. Joshua Chamberlain and his 20th Maine repelled 14 Confederate assaults in legendary bayonet combat. The observatory built in 1884 offers panoramic views over the 8 km² battlefield, but also over escape routes used by spies. Chamberlain's monument, dedicated in 1913, bears an inscription about his heroic charge. Yet military reports mention a mysterious civilian spotted on the hill during combat: was Parker trying to flee toward Union lines?
Your mission ends at the High Water Mark of the Rebellion, climax of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863. Here, 12,500 Confederates charged against 5,000 entrenched Unionists, stopping 300 meters from enemy lines. The 1887 'Arms at Rest' monument and its 25 cannons positioned according to real positions mark the exact spot. But you've discovered the truth: Parker wasn't a traitor, he was a patriot who paid with his life for transmitting Lee's plans. His sacrifice, erased from official archives, may have changed the outcome of this decisive battle that sealed the fate of the American Union.
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?
Military Intelligence
Follow a spy's tracks and thwart his schemes to reveal the truth.
War Strategies
Understand the tactical movements and critical decisions that marked the battle.
Broken Destinies
Discover the poignant stories of civilians and soldiers caught in the grip of history.
Track the shadow looming over history
A well-kept secret
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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