Tlatelolco — Uncover the Olympic Conspiracy
Decode the hidden military plot behind the 1968 Tlatelolco massacre. Track the Batallón Olimpia's infiltration, expose the generals' conspiracy, and uncover the truth buried by the state.
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October 2, 1968: a student rally at Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco turns into a bloodbath
Tlatelolco — Uncover the Olympic Conspiracy
You are a determined investigative journalist, operating in Mexico City in the tense aftermath of October 2, 1968.
A student rally at Plaza de las Tres Culturas in T
Operation Galeana — 10 days before the Olympics, the order comes from above
« « The Mexican government said there were four dead. That's a lie. I counted at least forty-three bodies. » »— Oriana Fallaci, Italian journalist, testimony from October 3, 1968
1968: the year of all challenges
In 1968, Mexico prepares to host the first Olympic Games organized by a developing country. President Gustavo Díaz Ordaz invests colossal sums in this international showcase. But since July, a student movement has been challenging the PRI's authoritarian regime. Demonstrations are growing, demanding the country's democratization and the release of political prisoners.
On October 2, 1968, ten days before the Olympic opening ceremony, a peaceful demonstration takes place in the Plaza of Three Cultures in Tlatelolco. Around 6:10 PM, gunshots ring out. Soldiers from the Olimpia battalion, identifiable by their white gloves, fire on the trapped crowd. The official toll reports four deaths, but witnesses speak of hundreds of victims. This tragedy, long concealed, would only be acknowledged in 2001.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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?
Political investigation
Unravel a state conspiracy orchestrated at the highest level of Mexican power
Race against time
Follow Oriana Fallaci's trail before the evidence disappears
Olympic façade
Discover how the Mexico Games concealed a state massacre
The truth behind the rings
When Games hide a massacre
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 an app or a paper guide?
Neither. Everything plays in your browser (Safari, Chrome) after you tap your activation link. No PDF to print, no download. The trail lives in your phone, that's it.
Q02Can we split Tlatelolco — Uncover the Olympic Conspiracy across two days?
Yes — your code stays active and progress is saved. You can start Saturday afternoon, finish Sunday morning. Some players actually prefer this format to make the most of a full weekend on site.
Q03Can we do Tlatelolco — Uncover the Olympic Conspiracy as a family with kids?
Yes, from age 6 with an adult reading puzzles aloud, and from age 12 on their own. Kids love the "find the camera clue" part — it's very visual, gets them genuinely involved.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Plaza de las Tres Culturas to Zona Rosa is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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Your turn to play
Lead the investigation into the 1968 Olympic conspiracy. Trace the chain of command from the snipers to the highest spheres of Mexican power. In Mexico City's streets, each clue brings you closer to the truth about one of the 20th century's most concealed state massacres.
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