Tomsk — Exiles' Path Conspiracy
Uncover the hidden codes left by Stalin's exiles along their path of suffering in Tomsk. Decode messages at historic sites to expose a suppressed network of resistance before it's erased forever.
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In the shadow of Stalin's Great Terror, Tomsk became a gateway to Siberian exile for thousands—intellectuals, dissidents, and innocents torn from their homes and marched through the city's heart to gu
Tomsk — Exiles' Path Conspiracy
You are Vladimir Lenin, an exiled revolutionary near Tomsk in 1905, striving to thwart an imperial conspiracy threatening the revolutionary network.
Your mission begins at Tomsk-1 Station
In the lands of Siberia, follow the path of Tsarist exiles and Bolshevik revolutionaries who shaped Tomsk's history.
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at Tomsk-1 Station, a 200-meter-long red brick building in Neo-Russian style, constructed in 1896. This location served as the terminus of the Eastern Siberian Railway, connecting Tomsk to the main network. It was from here that many Tsarist exiles embarked on their journey eastward between 1898 and 1917, marking Tomsk's entry into the history of deportations. The historical heritage of this imperial Russian city is closely linked to this station, a forced gateway for thousands of individuals, including revolutionary figures.
Kirov Square, formerly known as Revolution Square since 1918, is your second stop. Renamed in 1953 in honor of Sergei Kirov, this 2.5-hectare square, with its central fountain from 1935, was the heart of revolutionary gatherings in 1917. It was also here that executions of Bolshevik exiles took place, making this site a witness to the political upheavals that marked Tomsk and Siberia. Here, you will decipher the first clues of the conspiracy.
Continue to Tomsk State University, founded in 1878 by imperial decree of Emperor Alexander II, making it the first Siberian university. The main building, erected between 1888 and 1898, has 4 floors and 25 classrooms. This institution hosted Polish exiled students after the 1863 insurrection, demonstrating Tomsk's role as an intellectual center and a place of refuge for dissident minds, even under imperial scrutiny. The quest for truth will lead you through its halls.
The Tomsk Regional Museum, opened in 1926 in the former Governorate building from 1805, houses a collection of 350,000 artifacts. It documents the history of Tsarist and Soviet exiles, with exhibitions on 'Tomsk as the Gateway to Siberia' for deportees between 1890 and 1930. This historical site is crucial for understanding the depth of the political and social stakes in the region, and it is here that you will unearth vital information about the figures of resistance who left their mark on the imperial city.
Your journey concludes on the Tom River Embankment, developed from 1698 as a 3 km long commercial river port. This embankment was the arrival point for barges of Tsarist exiles via the Irtysh between 1850 and 1880, and a historic bridge from 1896 connects it to Tomsk-1 Station. Here, facing the Tom River, you will piece together the final parts of the puzzle, understanding the extent of the conspiracy and the role of Tomsk, an imperial city of Russia and the terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway, in the history of exiles and revolutions. You will have explored the hidden facets of this Siberian city.
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.
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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?
Line of Destiny
Dive into the history of the Trans-Siberian Railway construction and its impact on Siberian deportees.
Coded Messages
Decipher clues left by a secret society of exiles to uncover their plan.
Indomitable Spirits
Follow the journey of historical figures who defied adversity in the Siberian cold.
The spirit of resistance never freezes.
In the Siberian cold, a flame ignites.
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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