Bizerte — 1961 Battle Secrets
Uncover the hidden codes and lost documents from the 1961 Bizerte Crisis. Decode French and Tunisian agents' secrets amid street battles to expose the truth behind the forgotten bloodshed.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
July 1961: Bizerte erupts in a brutal clash between French forces defending their strategic naval base and Tunisian fighters demanding independence
Bizerte — 1961 Battle Secrets
You are a deep-cover intelligence operative, dispatched to Bizerte in July 1961, to piece together the fractured intelligence surrounding the battle.
July 1961:
Bizerte 1961: The Last Act of Decolonization
« The Bizerte base is a piece of our territory and we cannot tolerate it remaining a foreign base. »— Habib Bourguiba, 1961
The Bizerte Crisis: A Milestone of Independence
After Tunisia's independence in 1956, the issue of the Bizerte naval base remained a major point of contention with France. This strategic port, a remnant of the colonial era, was considered by Paris as essential for its defense and interests in the Mediterranean. For Tunis, led by President Habib Bourguiba, the foreign presence on its soil was an unacceptable affront to its sovereignty, and the Bizerte base became the symbol of the unfinished process of decolonization.
Tension reached its peak in July 1961, when Tunisia imposed a blockade and attempted to seize control of the base. The French military response was swift and brutal, leading to the 'Battle of Bizerte' which resulted in thousands of Tunisian casualties. Under international pressure and UN intervention, negotiations resumed, ultimately leading to the November 1962 agreement for a gradual withdrawal. The base was officially evacuated by French forces on October 15, 1963, marking Tunisia's full sovereignty over its entire territory.
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?
Quest for Sovereignty
Relive the key moments of the Tunisian struggle for full independence, centered on the evacuation of the Bizerte base.
Naval Heritage
Explore the emblematic sites of the port and city that were at the heart of a major geopolitical issue.
Secret Archives
Decipher clues to reconstruct a secret logbook detailing Tunisian strategies for the liberation of Bizerte.
The sea never forgets its freedoms.
Bizerte 1961
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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Decipher the secret plan that sealed Bizerte's destiny and honor the memory of a battle for sovereignty.
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