Remedios — Captain Silva's Logbook
Uncover the cryptic logbook of Captain Silva, a notorious privateer who hid his plunder in Remedios. Decode clues at colonial landmarks to reveal the treasure's location before rivals seize it.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowy annals of Remedios' colonial past, Captain Manuel Silva, a cunning privateer, terrorized Caribbean trade routes in the 18th century
Remedios — Captain Silva's Logbook
You are Captain Silva, a secret agent of the Spanish Crown, on an urgent mission in the historic center of Remedios, Villa Clara, Cuba.
Your logbook, transformed into an augmented reality interface on
Dive into the heart of Remedios, Cuba's 8th oldest city, and thwart a colonial plot within a labyrinth of historic arcades.
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 investigation begins at Parque Leoncio Vidal, the vibrant heart of Remedios, declared a National Monument on March 7, 1980. This emblematic spot is surrounded by protective arcades, an ideal setting for an immersive stroll. It is here, in the historic Plaza Mayor of the colonial city founded in 1513, that the first clues of the conspiracy are delivered to you. The whispers of passers-by and the inscriptions on old benches guide you to your first task, revealing the rich history of this city in Villa Clara, Cuba, and the secrets it holds.
Facing Parque Leoncio Vidal, the imposing Iglesia Parroquial Mayor San Juan Bautista stands, Cuba's second oldest church and a major symbol of Cuban colonial architecture. As you traverse the route around the Plaza Mayor, you examine this main religious edifice. Its ancestral walls and sculpted portals contain vital information for your mission. Ornaments reveal hidden symbols, and stained-glass windows filter light onto virtual parchments, bringing you closer to the truth behind the plot threatening Remedios.
Your path then leads you to the Antiguo Ayuntamiento de Remedios, an old town hall also located around the Plaza Mayor. This colonial building, an integral part of your walking tour, unveils architectural clues typical of Cuba's 8 oldest cities, including Remedios, founded in 1513. You scrutinize its facades, where augmented reality projections show you archival documents and portraits of local historical figures, helping you reconstruct past events and anticipate the conspirators' next moves.
Calle Independencia becomes your next stop. This main street of the walking route is lined with colonial arcades, forming a historic artery connecting Remedios' main downtown monuments. Under these covered passages protecting pedestrians, characteristic of the historic district, you follow the traces of a secret contact. Encrypted messages appear on the walls, shadows emerge around street corners, leading you towards Plaza de la Inmaculada Concepción and Antiguo Casino Español, key locations in this exploration of Remedios.
Your investigation culminates at the Museo de las Parrandas Remedianas, a place that preserves the intangible cultural heritage of Cuba's 8th oldest city. Here, you discover the history of the Parrandas, this traditional Christmas festival unique to Remedios. It is by deciphering the last puzzles amidst these traditions that you will assemble the pieces of the puzzle. This thematic circuit through the heritage of Villa Clara, Cuba, not only allows you to solve Captain Silva's case but also to immerse yourself in the history of Remedios and its monuments, from Parque Leoncio Vidal to the Iglesia San Juan Bautista, offering an enriching interactive visit for the whole family.
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?
Colonial Architecture
Explore the cobblestone streets and preserved facades of one of Cuba's oldest towns, a witness to a rich history.
Echoes of Privateers
Follow the footsteps of 16th-century pirates who threatened the Cuban coasts and discover the ingenious defenses of the population.
Spirit of Resilience
Uncover the secrets of a unique festive tradition, born from a people's will to preserve their heritage in the face of adversity.
Perseverance is the mark of free peoples.
Captain Silva, 1589
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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