Claremore — Will Rogers' Forgotten Notebook
Uncover the secrets in Will Rogers' forgotten notebook, hidden across Claremore landmarks. Solve cryptic riddles to reveal his final, unpublished thoughts before the tragic crash.
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In 1935, as Will Rogers prepared to retire to his beloved Claremore land, he penned a secret notebook filled with unpublished quips, personal confessions, and coded warnings about hidden enemies in Ho
Following the trail of Oklahoma's 'cowboy philosopher'
In 1935, as Will Rogers prepared to retire to his beloved Claremore land, he penned a secret notebook filled with unpublished quips, personal confessions, and coded warnings about hidden enemies in Hollywood and Washington. But tragedy struck: the notebook vanished just before his fatal plane crash, rumored buried in plain sight among his favorite hometown spots to protect its explosive truths from censors and rivals. Now, decades later, a faded clue has surfaced, pointing to Downtown Claremore where Will's spirit lingers. From the Will Rogers Memorial Museum atop its hill to the J.M. Davis Arms Museum, Radlynn Country Club, and other iconic sites within a tight 1.5 km loop, his riddles lead you to decipher the notebook's pages. Outwit the shadows of history—track down the final entry that could rewrite Rogers' legacy and expose a conspiracy silenced by his death. Will you solve it before the secrets fade forever?
« I never met a man I didn't like. »— Will Rogers
Will Rogers: America's Storyteller
William Penn Adair Rogers, born on November 4, 1879, in the Indian Territory (now Oklahoma), was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and grew up on a cattle ranch. His early upbringing on the rugged frontier gave him a unique understanding of ordinary life and people. He became famous for his lasso tricks and witty monologues, commenting on current events with simple humor and rural wisdom that resonated deeply with the American public.
From his early days in rodeos and vaudeville, Rogers conquered Broadway, Hollywood, and radio. He wrote over 4,000 syndicated newspaper columns and starred in dozens of films. His ability to touch hearts and minds transcended political divides, making him a unifying voice during the Great Depression. His untimely death on August 15, 1935, in a plane crash in Alaska with pilot Wiley Post, plunged the nation into mourning, but his legacy of common sense and optimism endures.
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 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?
American Wit
Dive into the world of Will Rogers, the 'cowboy philosopher' whose wisdom and wit left an indelible mark on America.
Vaudeville Legend
Reconstruct fragments of a lost notebook, bearing witness to the dazzling career of a showbiz icon.
Oklahoma Heritage
Discover the history of Claremore through the places that shaped the man behind the legend.
"I don't make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts."
The legacy of a free spirit
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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Reconstruct Will Rogers' forgotten notebook and reveal his last thoughts to the world. An adventure full of wisdom and humor awaits you in Claremore!
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