Roswell — Uncover the 1947 Cover-Up
Solve the Roswell Incident conspiracy. Hunt clues across UFO landmarks, decode military secrets, and expose what crashed in 1947.
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July 1947: A rancher finds bizarre debris near Roswell
Roswell — Uncover the 1947 Cover-Up
You are Walter Haut, press officer for the 509th Bomb Group of the USAAF, in Roswell, July 1947.
Your mission: unravel the truth behind the recovery
Dive into the heart of Roswell, New Mexico, where the sky delivered a secret that has continued to haunt humanity since 1947.
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at the International UFO Museum and Research Center, located at 114 N Main St, Roswell, NM 88201. Opened in 1991, this museum is entirely dedicated to the 1947 Roswell incident. Here, you examine meticulous reconstructions and documents related to the alleged UFO crash of July 5, 1947, near Corona, NM. The historic site where the museum is built was once the headquarters of the 509th Bomb Group of the USAAF in 1947, adding a layer of authenticity to your immersion in the Roswell UFO Incident 1947. This location has attracted over 7 million visitors, testifying to the enduring interest in this event.
A short walk away, the Roswell Public Library, at 301 N Washington Ave, represents an important landmark in local history. Opened in 1912 and funded by the Carnegie Foundation, it is one of 14 Carnegie libraries in New Mexico. Although not directly linked to the 1947 incident, its proximity to downtown and Roswell's UFO landmarks makes it an essential point of reference. The archives of this historic library might contain local newspapers or public documents from the era, offering insight into life in Roswell before and after the event that transformed the city.
Continue your investigation to the Chaves County Courthouse, a Beaux-Arts style building constructed in 1911 at 400 N Main St. The seat of Chaves County since 1889, this building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the United States in 1987, has been the scene of many trials related to local history post-1947. This monument, 0.4 km from the UFO museum, embodies justice and order in a region often shaken by extraordinary narratives. The judicial archives preserved here could hold information on official statements or investigations conducted after the July 1947 events.
The Roswell Daily Record, at 123 W 2nd St, is a crucial stop. This historic building, erected in 1938, is 0.2 km from your starting point. It was here that the communiqué of July 8, 1947, was published, announcing the recovery of a 'flying disc' by the military. The iconic headline 'RAAF Captures Flying Saucer On Ranch in Roswell Region' made history and propelled Roswell to the status of UFO Capital of the World. Examining this site brings you closer to the moment the news broke, transforming a small New Mexico town into a focal point for ufologists and curious minds worldwide.
Your journey concludes at Pioneer Plaza, a central public square in the heart of downtown Roswell, surrounded by early 20th-century historic buildings. It is an essential landmark for understanding the community impact of the incident. This is where gatherings and annual events like the UFO Festival have taken place since 1996, celebrating Roswell's UFO heritage. The Roswell Convention and Visitors Bureau, at 912 N Main St, manages tourism promotion and distributes official information, cementing the legend in the daily life of this New Mexico city. This tour will have allowed you to relive the excitement of 1947, exploring the places that forged the modern myth.
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.
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
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
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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
Q01Roswell — Uncover the 1947 Cover-Up — is it a guided trail or a free-form hunt?
It's a semi-guided trail: GPS points you to the next stop, but you find the camera clue and solve the puzzle yourself. No app to install, everything runs in your browser.
Q02How far do you walk in Downtown Roswell, USA?
Usually 2 to 4 km of total walking, within 1.5 km as the crow flies from the start point. The route is designed to be walkable at a relaxed pace, no public transport needed.
Q03Can we play Roswell — Uncover the 1947 Cover-Up 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.
Q04Do we need 4G data to play?
Intermittent 4G is plenty. Maps are cached at startup. Narration and clues load per stop, so a so-so signal between stops is fine. GPS itself uses no data.
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