Baire — The Flame's Hidden Plot
Uncover the coded signals of Baire's 1895 flame that ignited Cuba's independence war. Decipher rebel secrets hidden in Artemisa's monuments to expose the plot Batista tried to erase.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowed dawn of February 24, 1895, a single flame in Baire, just south of Artemisa, blazed into history
Baire — The Flame's Hidden Plot
You are a secret emissary of José Martí, sent to Artemisa at the end of the 19th century to uncover anti-colonial conspirators.
Your quest begins in the heart of
Discover Artemisa, a city founded in 1815 as a district of La Habana, and follow the trails that led to Cuban independence.
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 story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at Parque Central Libertad, the central square of Artemisa. Founded in 1815, this city was then a vital district of La Habana. The park, named in honor of Cuban freedom, is framed by 19th-century colonial buildings, providing an authentic backdrop for your mission. It is here that the first sparks of revolt ignited, at the crossroads of rumors and ideals of independence.
A short walk from the park, the Iglesia Parroquial San Marcos, Artemisa's main parish church, stands proudly. Built in the 19th century in a characteristic colonial style, it is dedicated to Saint Mark and represents the religious center of the historic district. Around this edifice, conspirators could mingle with the crowds of worshippers, exchanging information under the gaze of saints. This site, less than 500m from the starting point, is a key stage of your 1.5 km journey.
Continue towards the Antiguo Palacio de Gobierno, built in the late 19th century. This former colonial administrative seat, less than 1 km from Parque Central Libertad, features neoclassical architecture typical of western Cuba. The corridors of this palace saw crucial decisions and influential figures pass through, and it was here that plots against the Spanish crown took shape, hidden behind the heavy official doors. The Logia Masónica Hijos de Artemisa, founded in the 19th century and linked to Cuban independence, is also on your route. Cuban Freemasons played a role in anti-colonial conspiracies from 1868 to 1898, and their lodge is a focal point for your mission.
Your itinerary then leads you to the Estación de Ferrocarril de Artemisa, a historic railway station opened in 1838. A symbol of 19th-century economic development, it was a key link between La Habana and Pinar del Río. This access point, within a 1.5 km walking radius of the center, served as an exit and entry point for revolutionary messages and men. The Casa de la Cultura de Artemisa, a former colonial building redeveloped for artistic activities since the 1960s, is also near Parque Central, integrating cultural heritage into the heart of your walking tour.
The Museo Municipal de Artemisa, housed in a 19th-century colonial building, is your final stop. This museum exhibits local history and artifacts from La Habana province, including those from the War of Independence. It is within walking distance of the start and offers a perspective on the legacy of these struggles. By visiting these sites of Cuban colonial heritage, you connect the dots of Cuban independence history in Artemisa, an interactive visit that illuminates the links between the city and the province of La Habana.
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?
Hidden Plans
Unveil the patriots' secret strategies for the uprising.
Political Intrigue
Dive into the heart of resistance networks against the Spanish empire.
Authentic Cuba
Explore the historic streets of Artemisa and its colonial heritage.
May the flame of freedom never die out.
Unravel the plot and rekindle hope.
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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