Stan Hywet — The Industrialist's Hidden Fortune
Decode F.A. Seiberling's encrypted legacy hidden across his Tudor mansion and gardens. Uncover the secret blueprint that built an empire—before his rivals do.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1915, Frank Augustus Seiberling completed Stan Hywet, a 70-acre masterpiece on Akron's western edge
Stan Hywet — The Industrialist's Hidden Fortune
You are a corporate intelligence agent, dispatched in 1954 to Akron, Ohio.
In 1915, Frank Augustus Seiberling completed Stan Hywet, a 70
Frank Seiberling: The Rubber King's Forgotten Legacy
« Akron will be the industrial center of the world, and Goodyear will be the biggest factor in Akron. »— Frank Seiberling, fondateur de Goodyear
The Golden Age of Rubber
Akron, Ohio, underwent a dramatic transformation in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, evolving from a modest agricultural hub into the 'Rubber Capital of the World.' This metamorphosis began with the arrival of Benjamin Franklin Goodrich in 1870, who established the first rubber factory west of the Appalachian Mountains. His decision was driven by access to water, railroads, and labor. The industry rapidly expanded with the invention of the pneumatic tire and the rise of the automobile, creating an explosive demand for rubber.
The pivotal moment came in 1898 when Frank Seiberling, a local entrepreneur, founded the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Seiberling, with a bold vision and a keen sense of innovation, propelled Goodyear to the forefront, making it one of the largest tire manufacturers globally. Akron became a true melting pot of engineers, workers, and innovators, attracting thousands in search of opportunities. The city buzzed with activity, its factories running day and night to equip the world with wheels and rubber products.
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
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?
Industrial Heritage
Explore the iconic sites that made Akron the Rubber Capital of the World.
Innovative Spirit
Follow in the footsteps of Frank Seiberling, a pioneer whose vision shaped an industry.
Secret Logbook
Uncover a hidden logbook revealing bold strategies for the future of rubber.
Unravel the secrets of the rubber king
Akron awaits your discovery
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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Chart the course of innovation and unveil the 'Rubber Vision' that shaped Akron.
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