Saint-Denis — Creole Heritage Conspiracy
Uncover the lost journal of a Creole settler exposing a Bourbon-era conspiracy that shaped Réunion's hidden culture. Decode clues at colonial mansions to reveal the truth before it's buried forever.
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In the heart of Saint-Denis, once called Île Bourbon, a forgotten journal from the first Creole settlers has resurfaced
Saint-Denis — Creole Heritage Conspiracy
You are Mahé de La Bourdonnais, governor of Île Bourbon in the mid-18th century, leading an investigation to thwart a conspiracy threatening the Creole heritage you've built.
Follow the enduring footsteps of Saint-Denis de La Réunion's builders, from 1773 to the colonial splendors of the 19th century.
« Liberty Equality Fraternity »— Inscription on the pediment of the Ancien Hôtel de Ville de Saint-Denis
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at the Jardin de l'État in Saint-Denis, created in 1773 by Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais. This site, classified as a Historic Monument in 1993, spans 3 hectares and was designed to acclimate exotic plants. You explore over 1000 plant species, including endemic Réunion varieties, and understand the importance of this historic botanical garden for the colonial economy of the 18th century. The first clues of the conspiracy are hidden among the rare essences, revealing the ambitions and rivalries of the era.
Continue towards the Ancien Hôtel de Ville de Saint-Denis, a neo-classical building constructed between 1830 and 1832 by architect Pierre Feutry. Classified as a Historic Monument in 2003, it served as the municipal seat until 1991. Its facade, adorned with a triangular pediment and Doric columns, is an example of 19th-century colonial architecture. It is here, at the heart of municipal power, that you discover coded documents, witnesses to the political and social tensions that marked the history of Saint-Denis de La Réunion and its Creole heritage.
Your path then leads you to the Cathédrale de Saint-Denis de La Réunion, consecrated in 1850 and built between 1829 and 1832 in a neo-classical style. Classified as a Historic Monument in 2011, its facade is adorned with 12-meter Ionic columns. It houses the tomb of Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais (1699-1753), the founder of the Jardin de l'État. In this place of worship and remembrance, you decipher messages hidden near his burial, linking the destinies of the island's historical figures.
The exploration continues to the Maison Carrée, residence of Governor Marion Dufresne (1724-1780) in the 18th century. Built around 1735, it is one of the oldest preserved colonial buildings in Saint-Denis. Its Creole architecture, with French-style attics and a veranda, was inscribed in the Supplementary Inventory of Historic Monuments in 1979. Here, clues reveal the secret maneuvers of navigators and administrators of the time, who shaped the urban landscape and heritage of La Réunion.
The route concludes at Place Sarda Garriga, formerly Place des Palmistes, laid out in the 19th century as a colonial parade ground and planted with royal palms around 1850. This 2-hectare area, surrounded by Creole mansions, is the nerve center of Saint-Denis's historic district. You gather the final pieces of the puzzle, understanding the extent of the legacy left by figures like Pierre Poivre or the poet Léon Dierx. You have uncovered the secrets of a rich history, that of colonial architecture and the development of Saint-Denis de La Réunion.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Colonial origins
Go back in time to the beginnings of Bourbon Island, between exploration and the establishment of the first settlers.
Historical journal
Gather fragments of an old journal to reconstruct the history of the formation of Creole society.
Creole architecture
Admire the sumptuous Creole houses of Saint-Denis, silent witnesses of past eras.
The past is a key to understanding the present.
Unveil the Creole soul of La Réunion.
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
Q01Is Saint-Denis — Creole Heritage Conspiracy similar to a treasure hunt?
Same spirit: search, deduce, find. But here the "treasure" is a full story to piece together in eight stops. Each stop gives you a fragment of the final code. Eight fragments later, you've cracked it.
Q02Can we split Saint-Denis — Creole Heritage Conspiracy across two days?
Yes — your code stays active and progress is saved. You can start Saturday afternoon, finish Sunday morning. Some players actually prefer this format to make the most of a full weekend on site.
Q03Can we play Saint-Denis — Creole Heritage Conspiracy as a couple?
Great two-person format. Narration is dramatic without overdoing it, puzzles are designed to spark conversation. Ideal for new relationships or anniversaries — you discover the city and coordinate on puzzles simultaneously.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Saint-Denis, La Réunion is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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