Hudson's Lost Compass — Uncover the Explorer's Final Secret
Decipher clues scattered across Hudson's waterfront to solve the 400-year mystery of Henry Hudson's fate and locate his hidden compass before rival treasure hunters do.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1611, explorer Henry Hudson was cast adrift by his mutinous crew on James Bay—but did he truly perish
Hudson's Lost Compass — Uncover the Explorer's Final Secret
You are an independent historical researcher, obsessed with the lingering mystery of Henry Hudson, in present-day Hudson, New York.
In 1611, explorer Henry Hudson was cast adrift by his
Hudson: A Pioneering Spirit Through Time
« A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for. »— John A. Shedd, American author
From Whaler Masts to Rainbow Flags
Founded in 1785 by Quakers and New England merchants, Hudson rapidly developed into a major seaport, despite its location 100 miles from the ocean. The city reached its peak as a whaling center in the 1830s and 1840s, with an impressive fleet bringing immense wealth, fueling the construction of its magnificent mansions and commercial buildings. However, the decline of whaling and shifts in the shipping industry led the city into a long period of stagnation.
Beginning in the late 20th century, Hudson embarked on a remarkable transformation. Attracting artists, designers, and members of the LGBTQ+ community escaping the hustle of New York City, the town regained its vibrancy. Historic buildings on Warren Street were restored and converted into art galleries, antique shops, and trendy restaurants. This renaissance revealed a spirit of independence and creativity that, though different, echoes the boldness and open-mindedness of its seafaring founders.
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.
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.
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?
Whaling Heritage
Delve into Hudson's golden age as a thriving whaling port, discovering the lives of the captains and merchants who built the city.
Community Spirit
Explore how the city, through its history of independence and openness, became a beacon for artists and the LGBTQ+ community.
A Forgotten Manuscript
Follow the clues of a coded diary, a witness to the intertwined secrets and destinies that shaped Hudson's unique identity.
Unveil the invisible thread connecting the audacity of the past to the brilliance of the present.
Hudson is not just a city, it's a story of reinvention.
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
Q01Is this an outdoor escape game in Historic Center of Hudson, United States or a classic scavenger hunt?
Both at once: it's an outdoor escape game — team puzzles, narration, clues, final code — but in the streets of Historic Center of Hudson, United States, at your pace. The classic scavenger hunt mechanic plus augmented reality through the camera.
Q02What walking pace should we expect?
Easy stroll: between stops you walk 3 to 7 minutes. No tough climbs unless flagged on the product page. If you really want to push, you can jog between stops, but that's not the point.
Q03Does Hudson's Lost Compass — Uncover the Explorer's Final Secret work for team-building?
Yes — it's actually one of our main use cases. Outdoor escape game format, teams of 4 to 6, live ranking possible between groups. For companies above 12 participants, contact us: we can issue linked codes.
Q04What happens if it rains in Historic Center of Hudson, United States?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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