The Shadow of the Rising Sun — Bangkok's Hidden Resistance
Decipher Bangkok's secret wartime network during the 1941 Franco-Thai conflict. Uncover coded messages hidden in temples and monuments to expose a covert resistance operation that defied occupation.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In late 1940, as Japanese forces tightened their grip on Southeast Asia, Bangkok faced an impossible choice: capitulate to the Franco-Thai War or resist
The Shadow of the Rising Sun — Bangkok's Hidden Resistance
You are Pridi Banomyong, politician and leader of the Thai resistance, in Bangkok, 1942.
Your mission: to unite clandestine networks against the Japanese military administration controlling the city.
Delve into Bangkok's secret alleys and outwit the shadow of the past, where the Thai resistance defied occupation during World War II.
« Krung Thep Maha Nakhon »— Official motto of Bangkok, 1782
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at the Democracy Monument, built in 1932 and inaugurated on May 27 of the same year to commemorate the Siamese Revolution. This symbol of constitutional monarchy, designed by Italian architect Corrado Feroci, stands 24 meters high at the intersection of Ratchadamnoen Klang Road and Dinso Road, in the heart of the historic Rattanakosin district. Adorned with four statues representing the pillars of Thai democracy, this site was a major political rallying point during World War II, a prelude to the tensions you will have to navigate in the Thai capital.
You then take Ratchadamnoen Klang Avenue, a royal avenue 80 meters wide, one of Bangkok's broadest, built in 1899 during the reign of King Rama V (Chulalongkorn). Designed according to European urban planning principles, this thoroughfare connects the Royal Palace to Sanam Luang and became Thailand's administrative and political center. It was here, lined with historic government buildings, that many crucial political demonstrations took place during World War II (1941-1945), transforming the avenue into a theater of Bangkok's living history.
Your path leads you to Sanam Luang, the vast 80-hectare Royal Field, used since the 17th century for royal ceremonies. During World War II (1941-1945), this site served as a military training ground and gathering point, reflecting the country's militarization under Japanese influence. Surrounded by the Royal Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew), Sanam Luang, capable of hosting over 100,000 people, is an emblematic venue for national celebrations and royal cremations, where Bangkok's history is written on a grand scale.
Continue towards Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, built in 1782 by King Rama I, founder of the Chakri dynasty. This 64-acre architectural complex, housing over 100 buildings, is considered Thailand's most sacred temple. Even under Japanese occupation (1941-1945), the temple maintained its religious activities, symbolizing Thai spiritual resistance. This major cultural heritage site, with its Emerald Buddha (Phra Kaew Morakot), represents a beacon of hope and continuity for the people of Bangkok, even in the darkest times.
Your resistance journey concludes at Phra Sumen Fort, an octagonal fortress built in 1783 by King Rama I to defend Bangkok against Burmese invasions. Located at the confluence of the Chao Phraya River and Khlong Banglamphu canal, its 10-meter high walls and cannons controlled river movements. During World War II, it was a crucial defensive point against aerial threats, protecting the city of Bangkok. Now restored as a military museum, this fortress embodies the city's determination to protect its identity, a feeling you will carry with you after exploring this historical heritage of Bangkok.
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.
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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?
Controversial Alliance
Delve into the reasons and consequences of the forced alliance between Thailand and the Japanese Empire in 1941.
Secret Resistance
Follow the footsteps of the Seri Thai movement, those clandestine heroes who fought for their nation's freedom.
Unveiled Archives
Decipher hidden messages and documents that reveal the complex truths of a tumultuous period.
Truth is a weapon more powerful than any treaty.
Decipher the secrets of Thailand's alliance with Japan during World War II.
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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