Teluk Betung — Uncover the 1883 Krakatoa Conspiracy
Decipher the hidden records of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption. Uncover why colonial officials buried the truth about the tsunami's real death toll and the secrets locked in Teluk Betung's archives.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On August 27, 1883, Mount Krakatoa exploded with a force that shook the world
Teluk Betung — Uncover the 1883 Krakatoa Conspiracy
You are an investigative reporter for a burgeoning international news agency, dispatched to Teluk Betung in late 1883.
On August 27, 1883, Mount
Krakatoa 1883 – The Archipelago's Roar
« On August 27, the sky tore open, the sun vanished, and the sea rose with a fury no one had ever witnessed. »— An eyewitness, Batavia, 1883
The Dragon's Awakening
In 1883, the Dutch East Indies was a global trade hub, with Batavia (now Jakarta) as its vibrant capital. Mount Krakatoa, a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait, had shown signs of activity in spring, but colonists and local populations had not fully anticipated the scale of the impending disaster. Early visible signs, plumes of smoke, were observed by sailors navigating the strait, yet life continued, carefree, in the colonial capital.
On August 26, 1883, a series of explosions intensified, culminating on August 27 with detonations so powerful they were heard over 5,000 km away, beyond Australia and Mauritius. The volcano largely collapsed, generating devastating tsunamis that swept the coasts of Java and Sumatra, causing over 36,000 deaths. Volcanic dust injected into the atmosphere led to spectacular sunsets and global climate changes for years. Geologist Rogier Verbeek was tasked with producing the most comprehensive report of the event, which became a reference in volcanology.
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?
The Enraged Colossus
Relive the unparalleled power of the Krakatoa eruption, an event that shook the entire world and left its mark on history.
The Deadly Waves
Track the devastating impact of the tsunamis that wiped out coastal towns and reshaped the Indonesian landscape.
The Forgotten Report
Assemble the fragments of Dr. Verbeek's logbook, a scientific treasure on the origins and consequences of the catastrophe.
The volcano spoke. Its echoes still resonate.
Solve Dr. Verbeek's riddles and reconstruct his final warning.
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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The Krakatoa eruption was one of history's most significant natural events. By exploring Jakarta's historic streets, you'll dive into the heart of this global catastrophe, guided by the observations of a volcanology pioneer. Your insight is key to unlocking the secrets of a tumultuous past and understanding the colossal impact of the Krakatoa wave. Are you ready for the challenge?
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