Foz do Iguaçu — Prophecy of Sacred Waters
Decipher the ancient Guarani prophecy of sacred waters hidden in a star map. Track celestial clues across mystical sites to prevent a cataclysmic flood and claim the eternal spring.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the misty heart of Foz do Iguaçu, where the sacred waters of Iguaçu converge with the Paraná River, an ancient Guarani prophecy foretells a devastating flood unless the 'Eternal Spring' is uncovere
Foz do Iguaçu — Prophecy of Sacred Waters
You are a papal investigator, dispatched by Pope John Paul II in 1992 to Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, to uncover the secrets of peace at the borders of Brazil, Argentina
Discover Foz do Iguaçu, the Triple Frontier Capital, where the sacred waters of the Paraná and Iguaçu rivers tell the story of a unique global confluence.
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 story that haunts this land
Your quest for sacred waters begins at Praça da Paz, inaugurated in 1992 during Pope John Paul II's visit. This 2-hectare public space, located immediately adjacent to Marco das Três Fronteiras, is a powerful symbol of peace at the borders of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. Here, you will discover commemorative monuments and panoramic views of the confluence of the three rivers. It is here, in the heart of Foz do Iguaçu, that the first puzzles will guide you to clues hidden in the urban landscape, revealing the foundations of this city in Sul.
Less than 500 meters from Praça da Paz, your route leads you to the Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab. Built in 1983, this first mosque in Paraná, with its 20-meter high minaret, is a spiritual center for the Lebanese and Arab community of Foz do Iguaçu, which accounts for approximately 5% of the local population. This site, while not directly related to sacred waters, illustrates the cultural and religious diversity of the city, an essential aspect of its border identity. Your investigation will show you how different cultures have shaped the soul of Foz do Iguaçu.
Continue your exploration towards the Templo Budista Chen Tien, inaugurated in 2009. This temple, replicating the Chinese Ming style on 4 hectares of wooded land, houses a 7-meter high main Buddha statue, visible on foot from the central area of Foz do Iguaçu. Managed by the Taiwanese community, it attracts 100,000 annual visitors for meditation and Asian culture. This site, with its serenity and architecture, offers a striking contrast to the previous locations, highlighting the extraordinary blend of traditions that characterizes the city of Sul and the richness of its heritage.
Your journey brings you back to Marco das Três Fronteiras, erected in 1995. Just 300 meters on foot from Praça da Paz, this 22-meter obelisk marks the meeting point of the Iguaçu, Paraná, and Paranhana rivers. The 360-degree viewpoint offers breathtaking views of the three countries, celebrating the trilateral friendship between Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. This historic border site is the geographical and symbolic heart of your quest, where sacred waters converge and prophecies are revealed. Augmented reality clues at this location will unveil ancient secrets.
Concluding your journey in Foz do Iguaçu, you will have visited the places that define the identity of this city in Sul: from symbols of peace like Praça da Paz, to witnesses of cultural diversity like the Mesquita Omar Ibn Al-Khattab and the Templo Budista Chen Tien. The Usina Hidrelétrica de Itaipu, though not directly on the walking route, is visible from viewpoints 2km away and symbolizes the power of the Paraná waters, inaugurated in 1984. This roadtrip will have allowed you to understand how the confluence of cultures and rivers has shaped the destiny of the Triple Frontier Capital, making every step an immersion into its unique history and heritage.
The Route
8 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
Ancient Star Map
Uncover the astronomical and spiritual secrets of the Guarani people.
Legends of the Falls
Immerse yourself in the myths and tales connected to the powerful Iguaçu Falls.
Crossroads of Cultures
Explore a unique city, the meeting point of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
The water remembers. Listen to its whispers.
Uncover the ancestral secrets of Iguaçu.
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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