Kalgoorlie — Uncover Hannan's Gold Secret
Follow Paddy Hannan's footsteps to decipher the coded clues he left behind his 1893 gold discovery. Solve the mystery of the hidden motherlode before rival prospectors claim it forever.
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In 1893, Paddy Hannan struck gold in Kalgoorlie, igniting Australia's greatest gold rush and transforming a barren outback into a booming frontier town
Kalgoorlie — Uncover Hannan's Gold Secret
You are a seasoned prospector arriving in Kalgoorlie, June 1893, eager to uncover the latest gold secrets.
Your mission begins on Hannan Street, in front of the statue
Delve into the heart of Western Australia and unravel the mystery of the alluvial gold that forged the city of Kalgoorlie in 1893.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins in front of the Paddy Hannan Statue, erected in 1898 on Hannan Street, the central point of Kalgoorlie's historic district. It was here that you, Patrick Hannan, accompanied by Thomas Flanagan and James Kennedy, discovered 100 ounces of alluvial gold (approximately 2.8 kg) on June 14, 1893, after your horse lost a shoe near Mt Youle. This unexpected find triggered the legendary Kalgoorlie-Boulder Gold Rush, attracting thousands of prospectors to this remote region of Western Australia and laying the foundations of the city we know today.
A short walk away, the Kalgoorlie Town Hall, built in 1901 in Edwardian style and listed on the State Heritage Register of Western Australia, testifies to the city's rapid prosperity. Also located on Hannan Street, less than 500 meters from your statue, this building has hosted countless community events since the post-1893 era, reflecting Kalgoorlie's effervescence and rapid growth. The architecture of this building illustrates the ambition of a gold-born city, seeking to establish itself permanently in the landscape of Western Australia.
Your path then leads you to the Palace Hotel, opened in 1898. This emblematic late Victorian architecture hotel, located on Hannan Street, is a symbol of Kalgoorlie's mining boom. Its three floors made it one of the largest hotels in inland Western Australia at the time, hosting wealthy prospectors, mining magnates, and travelers seeking comfort after the rigors of the bush. It embodies the splendor and exaggerated hopes of the Kalgoorlie-Boulder Gold Rush.
Continue towards Kalgoorlie Railway Station, built between 1896 and 1901. This terminus of the Perth-Kalgoorlie line was crucial for the transport of gold discovered after 1893 and for the development of the region. Located approximately 1 km from Hannan Street, this Federation-style station with its dome is also state heritage listed. It represents Kalgoorlie's vital connection with the rest of Western Australia, allowing the export of wealth and the arrival of new populations.
Your exploration concludes with a visit to the Museum of the Goldfields, located at 17 Hannan Street, in the former 1901 courthouse. Opened in 1976, it exhibits artifacts from the 1893 gold rush, and even hosts the Pitman & Walsh escape room about the 1926 gold theft. By linking your initial discovery to the current mining heritage, you understand how the spirit of Kalgoorlie, the Goldfields Historical District, and the perseverance of prospectors like you have shaped this emblematic city of Western Australia. You carry with you the echo of this gold fever that still resonates in every stone of Kalgoorlie.
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?
Gold Geology
Learn to identify rock formations that hide gold and understand why Kalgoorlie remains so rich in ore.
Outback Survival
Discover how the 1893 prospectors survived in one of Australia's most hostile deserts.
Rush Economics
Explore the colossal economic impact of the Kalgoorlie discovery on Australia and the British Empire.
Gold never sleeps
Kalgoorlie miners' motto
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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