Santiago — Maceo's Lost Campaign Notebook
Uncover the Bronze Titan's hidden campaign notebook in Santiago's historic heart. Decode clues from his revolutionary exploits to reveal a secret plot that could rewrite Cuba's independence saga.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the sweltering streets of Santiago de Cuba, Antonio Maceo, the indomitable Bronze Titan, waged his fiercest campaigns against Spanish colonial rule during the 1895 War of Independence
Santiago — Maceo's Lost Campaign Notebook
You are a Mambí scout under General Vicente García González, tasked with recovering Antonio Maceo's lost campaign notebook in the historical maze of Las Tunas during the Cuban War of Independence
Immerse yourself in Las Tunas, the city of four fires, following in the footsteps of the generals who forged Cuba's independence from 1868 to 1898.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the campaign notebook begins at Parque Vicente García, the central square of Las Tunas, named in honor of Cuban General Vicente García González, a key figure in the 1868-1878 war. This main landmark in the city center, surrounded by colonial and administrative buildings, was the scene of public gatherings and cultural events from the founding of Victoria de Las Tunas in 1869. Here, coded messages from the era of the Cuban War of Independence await you, hidden in architectural details, immediately immersing you in the patriotic circuit of Las Tunas.
A few steps away, the Iglesia Parroquial Mayor San Jerónimo, the main religious edifice of Las Tunas, reveals another fragment of history. Built in the 19th century in the Cuban colonial style, this church served as a refuge and a crucial strategic point during the independence conflicts against Spain. Under its arches, clues hidden by independence supporters guide you to the next stage of your search, while allowing you to discover the historical heritage of this eastern colonial city of Cuba.
The route then leads you to the Plaza de la Revolución, created in the 1970s to commemorate the Cuban Revolution of 1959. Located about 500m from Parque Vicente García, this square houses a large mural portrait of Fidel Castro, a typical emblem of Cuba's plazas de la Revolución. Although built later, it testifies to the continuity of Las Tunas' revolutionary and patriotic spirit, a place where past and present meet to honor the struggles of the Cuban people. A fragment of the notebook might have been hidden there, symbolizing the persistence of the ideal.
Your investigation continues at the Museo Provincial General Vicente García, inaugurated in 1984 and dedicated to the local history of Las Tunas and Vicente García (1835-1890). This rehabilitated colonial building, located in the historic district around Parque Vicente García, houses a valuable collection of artifacts from the 1868 war and the Spanish colonial period. The museum's showcases reveal clues, and an ancient artifact in augmented reality could unlock the next part of your exploration into Las Tunas' heritage.
Finally, Parque José Martí, a small urban park named after José Martí (1853-1895), a hero of Cuban independence, brings you closer to your goal. Containing a statue of José Martí, this patriotic place of remembrance, near the nerve center of Las Tunas, is an essential stop on your treasure hunt. Antonio Maceo's campaign notebook, or at least its last fragment, could be found under the benevolent gaze of the Apostle, concluding your interactive visit and this immersion in the history of Las Tunas. You will have thus traveled a unique thematic circuit, discovering the soul of this city through its monuments.
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.
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« 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.
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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?
Military Strategy
Unravel the tactical secrets of the Mambí forces and Cuba's independence generals.
Maceo's Legacy
Uncover the crucial role of the 'Bronze Titan' and his influence on the nation's destiny.
Resilient City
Outsmart the traps in a martyred city, a symbol of Cuban resistance against the oppressor.
Freedom or Death!
The cry of the Mambises echoes through the streets of Las Tunas. Will you find Maceo's plan?
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 Historic Center of Las Tunas 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 Santiago — Maceo's Lost Campaign Notebook?
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.
Q03Is Santiago — Maceo's Lost Campaign Notebook good for a hen / stag party?
Great fit: no costume required, the team really collaborates (it's not a linear path), and the final code earns you a souvenir photo. Pick a calm time slot — early afternoon usually.
Q04Is Santiago — Maceo's Lost Campaign Notebook stroller-accessible?
Depends on the exact route in Historic Center of Las Tunas. 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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Immerse yourself in Las Tunas, the city of four fires, following in the footsteps of the generals who forged Cuba's independence from 1868 to 1898.
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