Santiago's Shadows — Uncover the Revolution's Secret Archives
Decipher hidden documents and coded messages scattered across Santiago's colonial quarter to expose the clandestine network that sparked Cuba's independence struggle.
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Santiago de Cuba was the crucible of revolution — but not all its secrets lie in plain sight
Santiago's Shadows — Uncover the Revolution's Secret Archives
You are Frank País, clandestine commander of the Cuban Revolution in Santiago de Cuba, mid-1950s.
Your urgent mission is to recover secret archives capable of altering history's course. This
Immerse yourself in the heart of Santiago de Cuba, birthplace of the Revolution, and unmask the secrets buried beneath the cobblestones of its historic center.
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 journey begins at Parque Céspedes, the historic central square of Santiago de Cuba. Named in honor of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, initiator of the 1868 war of independence, this square is the vibrant heart of the historic district, surrounded by arcades and 16th-century colonial buildings. It was here, at this site of major revolutionary gatherings, that Fidel Castro delivered a crucial speech in 1953. Your first clue awaits, hidden in the architecture, inviting you to decipher the beginnings of the Cuban Revolution.
A few steps away, the Catedral Basílica Metropolitana Nuestra Señora de la Asunción stands, a National Monument built between 1522 and 1528. Cuba's first cathedral, its 48-meter high bell tower dominates the Santiago de Cuba landscape, visible for several kilometers. This site of funerals for revolutionary heroes and official ceremonies holds secrets within its stones. You will search for an ancient, engraved symbol here, which will guide you to the next stage of your infiltration into the city's candidate World Heritage site.
The path then leads you to the Casa de Diego Velázquez, built in 1516. This is the oldest preserved house in Cuba, residence of the conquistador Diego Velázquez, from where he directed the conquest of the island. Today the Museum of the Historical Environment of the City, it houses collections of colonial art. Your investigation requires you to find a detail on its balcony, a silent witness to five centuries of Santiago de Cuba's history, which will reveal key information to advance your mission.
Continuing your tour through Santiago de Cuba, you reach the Museo 26 de Julio, the former Moncada Barracks. This site is famous for the attack led by Fidel Castro on July 26, 1953, a triggering event of the Cuban Revolution that cost the lives of 27 assailants. Annually commemorated, the museum inaugurated in 1964 exhibits original weapons and documents. Your next enigma is linked to an artifact from this period, plunging you into the heart of the events that made Santiago the eastern capital of the Cuban Revolution.
Your exploration culminates with the Museo Emilio Bacardí Moreau, founded in 1899 by Emilio Bacardí, Cuba's first public museum. This neoclassical building from 1862, protected by an arcade around Parque Céspedes, displays 20,000 objects, from colonial art to an Egyptian mummy, and portraits of independence martyrs. This thematic circuit through Santiago de Cuba will have allowed you to reconstruct the hidden heritage of the Revolution, connecting the threads of history and highlighting the crucial role of this city in the formation of Cuban identity.
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?
Afro-Cuban Rhythms
Immerse yourself in the vibrant heritage of Santiago's Carnival and the UNESCO-listed Tumba Francesa traditions.
UNESCO Pirate Fortress
Discover the history of Castillo del Morro, a stronghold against corsairs and a witness to naval battles.
Cradle of the Revolution
Walk through the emblematic sites where the flame of the Cuban Revolution was ignited in 1953.
Santiago, the beating heart of Cuba.
Feel the rhythm of its history.
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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