Kamala — Forgotten Tsunami Warning
Uncover the silenced warnings ignored before Phuket's 2004 tsunami. Decode clues at memorials and sites to expose the conspiracy that cost thousands of lives.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On December 26, 2004, the Indian Ocean tsunami devastated Kamala Beach, claiming countless lives in minutes
Kamala — Forgotten Tsunami Warning
You are a local government whistleblower, secretly gathering evidence on Kamala Beach in the days leading up to December 26, 2004.
You know the Indian Ocean tsunami devastated this very beach
Phuket 2004: The Silence Before the Roar
« The tsunami revealed not just the power of nature, but the critical need for a universal and understood alert system. »— Dr. Teraporn Vachiraphan, Thai Meteorological Department
The 2004 Tsunami: Chronicle of a Foretold Tragedy
On December 26, 2004, an undersea earthquake of magnitude 9.1 to 9.3 off Sumatra triggered a devastating tsunami in the Indian Ocean. Despite the earthquake's power, the lack of an effective warning system in the region prevented the rapid dissemination of information to coastal populations. Seismic signals were detected, but the interpretation and broadcast of a tsunami alert were not coordinated, leaving communities unprepared for the imminent arrival of giant waves.
Phuket, one of Thailand's most popular tourist destinations, was severely affected. In minutes, idyllic beaches turned into scenes of chaos, claiming nearly 8,000 lives in Thailand and tens of thousands more across the region. This event served as a painful catalyst for the establishment of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System (IOTWMS) in 2006, an international collaboration aimed at preventing future tragedies.
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
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?
The Devastating Wave
Understand the relentless force of the 2004 tsunami that hit Phuket's coasts and its consequences.
Post-Disaster Investigation
Unravel the sequence of missed warnings and decisions that led to the tragedy.
Resilience and Remembrance
Explore the sites that bear witness to the island's destruction, reconstruction, and lessons learned.
The past is a warning, not a destiny.
Every silence holds a lesson.
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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