Krakatau's Shadow — Decode the 1883 Cataclysm
Decipher the lost records of the 1883 Krakatau eruption. A maritime disaster claimed 36,000 lives—uncover the hidden testimony buried in Teluk Betung's monuments and solve the mystery of what really happened that August morning.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On August 27, 1883, Mount Krakatau erupted with a force that shook the world
Krakatau's Shadow — Decode the 1883 Cataclysm
You are a colonial investigator, discreetly tasked by Batavia in the aftermath of the 1883 Krakatau eruption.
On August 27, 1883, Mount Krakatau erupted
Anak Krakatau: The volcano's silent cry and the oversight of 2018.
« “This tsunami was different. No. It was not triggered by an earthquake, but by a volcanic landslide.” »— Dr. Daryono, Head of BMKG Tsunami and Earthquake Center, 2018
The Tumultuous Voice of Sunda
The Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra, is a maritime and geological crossroads of paramount importance. It is home to the Krakatau volcano, whose cataclysmic eruption in 1883 remains one of the most powerful in history, changing the global climate and producing tsunamis that claimed over 36,000 lives. From its ashes, Anak Krakatau, the volcano's child, was born, growing and showing activity regularly throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, reminding us of the unpredictable nature of this region.
On December 22, 2018, Anak Krakatau experienced a major flank collapse, displacing a colossal volume of rock under the sea and generating a deadly tsunami. Unlike typical tectonic tsunamis, this one was not preceded by a significant earthquake, rendering traditional warning systems ineffective. Controversy erupted regarding the adequacy of volcanic surveillance and early warning systems specifically for tsunamis of volcanic origin, highlighting the constant challenge of forecasting and protecting coastal populations against a sleeping giant.
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?
Volcanic Discovery
Explore the history and mechanisms of one of the world's most famous volcanoes, Anak Krakatau.
Warning Investigation
Dive into the heart of early warning systems and the challenges of natural disaster surveillance.
Plan Reconstruction
Gather clues to reconstruct an action plan that could have changed the course of history.
The past whispers, if only we listen.
Unravel the enigma of Anak Krakatau.
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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Dive into the tumultuous history of Anak Krakatau and unravel the mysteries of coastal surveillance. Will you be able to reconstruct the fragments of a forgotten warning before another disaster strikes? Your insight is the last line of defense.
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