Temple Square — The Desert Covenant
Decipher the hidden covenant that bound the pioneers in secrecy. Uncover coded clues across Temple Square to expose the forbidden pact that shaped their desert empire before it's lost forever.
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In 1847, Brigham Young led his followers into the barren Salt Lake Valley, proclaiming 'This is the place
Brigham Young: The Architect of a Holy City in the Desert Heart
In 1847, Brigham Young led his followers into the barren Salt Lake Valley, proclaiming 'This is the place.' But beneath the triumphant narrative lies a dark secret: the Desert Covenant, a blood oath sworn among the faithful to protect a divine revelation at any cost. Whispers of betrayal, hidden relics, and a curse upon oath-breakers haunted the fledgling settlement. Key prophets encoded clues in the very stones of their sacred buildings, ensuring only the worthy could unravel the truth. Now, the covenant's final guardian has vanished, leaving a trail of cryptic symbols etched across Temple Square. From the towering Temple spires to the whispered halls of the Tabernacle, you must decipher the pioneers' cipher, outwit the shadows of dissenters, and expose the pact's explosive secret before rival seekers claim it. Will you solve the Desert Covenant and lift the valley's ancient curse, or let it bury its truth in the sands?
« This is the place! »— Brigham Young, 24 juillet 1847
The Mormon Epic and the Founding of Salt Lake City
Under the leadership of Brigham Young, thousands of members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (commonly known as Mormons) undertook a monumental exodus from Nauvoo, Illinois, to the American West. Fleeing religious persecution, they sought an isolated refuge where they could freely practice their faith. In July 1847, the vanguard, led by Young, reached the Great Salt Lake Valley, a desert and seemingly inhospitable landscape. It was there that Brigham Young uttered the famous words: “This is the place!”, marking the beginning of an unprecedented colonization.
The pioneers set about transforming the desert into fertile land through innovative irrigation systems and rigorous community organization. Salt Lake City was quickly planned and built around Temple Square, the chosen site for the future temple. Despite environmental challenges, political tensions with the federal government (especially over polygamy), and complex relations with indigenous populations, the Mormons established an autonomous and prosperous society, laying the foundations for the state of Utah and leaving a profound architectural and cultural legacy.
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?
In the Footsteps of Pioneers
Journey through the historic heart of Salt Lake City, from Temple Square to the founding parks, and relive the extraordinary journey of the Mormon pioneers.
Decipher the Covenant
Each clue unlocks a fragment of the 'Desert Covenant,' revealing the forgotten principles that built the city.
Spiritual and Architectural Legacy
Admire iconic buildings like the Temple and the Tabernacle, testaments to the ingenuity and faith of the early settlers.
Transformez le désert en oasis. Bâtissez une communauté. Révélez le plan divin.
Le Covenant du Désert
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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