Kingston — Uncover the Burned Decree
Decode the secrets of the 1777 decree that doomed Uptown Kingston to flames. Outwit British spies, decipher hidden codes at historic landmarks, and expose the conspiracy before the truth is lost forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In October 1777, Uptown Kingston pulsed with revolutionary fervor as New York's first state capital
Kingston — Uncover the Burned Decree
You are a patriot intelligence agent, dispatched to Uptown Kingston in late October 1777, charged with uncovering the truth.
This was New York's first state capital, where patriots
1777: Kingston in Flames, New York's Survival at Stake
« « We have now the pleasure to announce that the State of New York has adopted its Constitution on the 20th of April last. » »— Excerpt from a letter by the New York Congress, May 1777
Kingston: Cradle and Resilience of New York State
Founded as Wiltwyck by Dutch settlers in 1661, Kingston played a pivotal role in the birth of the United States. In 1777, with the outbreak of the American Revolution, the city was chosen as the first capital of the new State of New York. It was here that the first State Constitution was adopted on April 20, 1777, a revolutionary document that established the principles of the nascent republic. George Clinton, an iconic figure of the Revolution, was elected first governor and sworn in on the steps of the Senate House.
However, Kingston's strategic importance made it a target. In October 1777, as part of the Saratoga campaign, British forces led by Major General John Vaughan deliberately burned the city, destroying nearly 300 buildings. Despite this devastation, Kingston's spirit of resistance remained unbroken. The city rebuilt itself and continued to symbolize New York's determination to defend its freedom and ideals. Its legacy as the cradle of the state's democracy is still palpable today through its streets and 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.
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?
Emergency Decree
Recover a vital protocol drafted by Governor Clinton for the state's survival.
The Ashes of 1777
Delve into the heart of the devastating burning of Kingston by British forces.
Cradle of New York
Explore Kingston, where the New York State Constitution was proclaimed.
Kingston burned, but New York never surrendered.
Unravel the secrets of the American Revolution in the state's first capital.
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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New York's fate is in your hands. Unravel the threads of history, thwart the traitor's plan, and recover the emergency decree that will save the state. Play now and become Kingston's forgotten heroes!
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