Paris, Texas — The Forgotten Charter
Uncover the hidden clauses of Paris, Texas's forgotten founding charter, deciphered through cryptic clues at the city's core monuments. Solve the conspiracy before its secrets are lost forever.
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In 1843, the founders of Paris, Texas, gathered in secrecy to draft a charter that promised prosperity but hid a darker bargain—a clause binding the town to an ancient curse unless a sacred relic was
The Unknown Oath of Paris, Texas
In 1843, the founders of Paris, Texas, gathered in secrecy to draft a charter that promised prosperity but hid a darker bargain—a clause binding the town to an ancient curse unless a sacred relic was safeguarded. When the charter vanished during a stormy night at the original courthouse, whispers spread of betrayal among the settlers. Strange misfortunes plagued the town: fires, floods, and failed crops, all blamed on the broken pact. Now, a newly discovered fragment points to clues etched into the very monuments of Downtown Paris, where the founders walked. You are the last descendant of the charter's scribe, summoned by an anonymous letter to unravel this 180-year-old conspiracy. From the Eiffel Tower replica to the Veterans Memorial and historic Lamar County Courthouse, each landmark holds a cipher revealing the traitor's identity and the relic's hiding place. Decipher the codes, outwit the shadows of the past, and break the curse—or watch Paris, Texas, crumble under its weight. The truth awaits at the heart of the town they built on secrets.
« « Un esprit cultivé est le génie gardien de la démocratie. » »— Mirabeau B. Lamar (1840)
Mirabeau Lamar and the Birth of a City
Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the Republic of Texas, was a key figure, advocating for education and a strong republic. It was in his honor that the county housing the city of Paris, founded in 1845, was named. Early settlers built a prosperous community there, blending American pioneer spirit with a subtle elegance, inspired by its French namesake. This dual heritage created a unique identity, often tested by the whims of Texan history.
On March 21, 1916, a catastrophic fire devastated more than half of Paris, Texas, reducing hundreds of buildings to ashes. It was a test of its inhabitants' resilience. But beyond the destruction, this event forced the city to rebuild, not only physically but also by reaffirming the principles that had guided its founders. It is within this context of reconstruction that the enigma of a forgotten charter lies hidden, a set of guidelines intended to steer the city through the ages.
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?
A Lost Heritage
Reconstruct the secret charter of a visionary who shaped Paris, Texas, after the devastating 1916 fire.
Phoenix from Ashes
Discover how the resilience of its inhabitants allowed Paris, Texas, to rise stronger after trials.
Texan and French Soul
Explore a city at the crossroads of two cultures, where the spirit of the Wild West meets European charm.
Unveil the secret plan that allowed Paris, Texas, to rise from its ashes, stronger and more united.
The past holds the key to its future.
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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