Mar del Plata — Bustillo's Hidden Pearl
Uncover the vanished treasure of visionary architect Alejandro Bustillo. Decode clues hidden in his coastal masterpieces to reveal the secret of Mar del Plata's hidden pearl before it's lost forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the glittering 1930s, Alejandro Bustillo, Argentina's master architect, transformed Playa Bristol into a paradise for the elite
Mar del Plata — Bustillo's Hidden Pearl
You are a private investigator, specializing in historical cases, arriving in Mar del Plata in the present day.
In the 1930s, Alejandro Bustillo, Argentina's master architect
Unveil Alejandro Bustillo's Secret Plan for the 'Pearl of the Atlantic'
« Mar del Plata, the Pearl of the Atlantic, a city born from a dream of greatness and the will of a few visionary men. »— Anonymous, period chronicle
From Ranches to Palaces: The Saga of Mar del Plata
Founded in 1874 by Patricio Peralta Ramos, Mar del Plata was initially a small livestock and salting port. However, thanks to the initiative of entrepreneurs like Pedro Luro and the arrival of the railway in 1886, the city rapidly transformed. It became the preferred destination for the Argentine elite, attracted by its beaches and climate, who built sumptuous villas and hotels, marking the beginning of its golden age.
The interwar period was Mar del Plata's architectural peak. Architects like Alejandro Bustillo left an indelible mark, designing majestic buildings that still define the city's identity. His most famous work, the Central Casino and Hotel Provincial, inaugurated in 1939, are Art Deco icons that testify to this period of splendor when Mar del Plata forged an international reputation as the 'Pearl of the Atlantic'.
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?
Monumental Architecture
Admire the Art Deco and Belle Époque buildings designed by Alejandro Bustillo.
Gentle Sea Breeze
Stroll along the famous Rambla and the iconic beaches of the Pearl of the Atlantic.
Encrypted Plan
Untangle architectural clues to reveal the secret vision of a great architect.
When stones speak, the future unfolds.
Bustillo's silent testament awaits you.
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
Q01What's the difference with a regular indoor escape room?
Outdoor escape game format: no physical locks, no actor, no fixed time slot. You start when you want, progress through Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province with your phone, and the city itself is the set. More immersive on local history, more flexible in pace.
Q02How long does it take to finish Mar del Plata — Bustillo's Hidden Pearl?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04Is Mar del Plata — Bustillo's Hidden Pearl stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province. The vast majority of stops are downtown, on sidewalks or squares. If a stair or narrow passage is involved, it's flagged on the product page. Generally: yes, doable with a standard urban stroller.
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Unveil the true soul of Mar del Plata by deciphering the secret plan of its most illustrious architect. A fascinating quest for history and architecture lovers.
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