Skagway — Shadow of the Chilkoot
Uncover the cursed secret of a Klondike prospector lost on the Chilkoot Trail, deciphering clues hidden among Skagway's gold rush landmarks before his vengeful shadow claims another victim.
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In 1898, amid the frantic Klondike Gold Rush, prospector Elias Thorne vanished on the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, clutching a map to a secret vein of gold that could have made him richer than kings
The Gold Rush: A Forgotten Legacy
In 1898, amid the frantic Klondike Gold Rush, prospector Elias Thorne vanished on the treacherous Chilkoot Pass, clutching a map to a secret vein of gold that could have made him richer than kings. Whispers among stampeders spoke of a family curse—a shadowy entity born from Tlingit legends that guards the trail's forbidden riches. Thorne's final ravings, etched in a journal found near Dyea, hinted at a conspiracy: corrupt mounties and rival claim-jumpers who pushed him to his doom. His 'shadow' now haunts Skagway, luring the greedy to repeat his fate. You are the only one who can solve the riddle of Thorne's last words, pieced together from preserved saloons, brotherhood halls, and ghostly cemeteries. Track the path he staggered down Broadway, decode symbols at the Mascot Saloon and Arctic Brotherhood Hall, and confront the truth at Gold Rush Cemetery by Reid Falls. Outwit the shadow, expose the killers, and claim the lost coordinates to his treasure—before nightfall, when the Chilkoot's curse strikes again. The trail of clues spans Skagway's historic core; every landmark holds a piece of the puzzle. Will you unearth the gold or join the ghosts?
« « The trails were littered with broken wagons, tattered tents, and the shattered dreams of men who had dared to hope. » »— Jack London, 'L'Appel de la Forêt', 1903
Skagway: The Port of a Hundred Thousand Dreams
The announcement of gold discovery in Canada's Yukon Klondike in August 1896 triggered one of history's largest gold rushes. Tens of thousands of men and women, known as 'Stampeders', flocked to this remote region. Skagway, a small coastal outpost in Alaska, transformed overnight into a boomtown, becoming the primary departure point for the interior. Prospectors had to choose between the perilous Chilkoot Trail or the longer White Pass Trail, each promising its share of deadly challenges.
Life in Skagway was synonymous with opportunity and danger. The town was notorious for its frontier justice, with figures like Soapy Smith, the 'King of the Con Men', presiding over a criminal empire. However, it was also a melting pot of ingenuity, perseverance, and legends. Every building, every street in its historic district retains the echo of those frantic years, when the dream of gold transformed landscapes and destinies.
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?
Historical Investigation
Explore Skagway's historic streets to unravel a Gold Rush mystery.
Alaskan Landscapes
Discover the natural beauty surrounding this legendary town, on the edge of the wilderness.
Wild West Atmosphere
Immerse yourself in the authentic atmosphere of American Wild West mining towns.
Fortune favors the bold
Will you be bold enough to face the shadow of the Chilkoot?
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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