Old Delhi 1857 — Uncover the Last Mughal Conspiracy
Decode the hidden truth behind the 1857 Uprising: Was the fall of the Mughal Empire a rebellion or a calculated conspiracy? Decipher cryptic messages left at 8 key sites where blood was spilled and empires collided.
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May 1857
Old Delhi 1857 — Uncover the Last Mughal Conspiracy
You are a trusted agent of Bahadur Shah Zafar, operating in Delhi, May 1857.
The Mughal Empire gasps its final breath. On the streets of Shahjahanabad, soldiers
Delhi 1857: The Last Blaze of a Dying Empire
« « The sun of justice is eclipsed, the sky of religion is darkened. The tiger has seized the sheep. » »— Bahadur Shah Zafar, last Mughal emperor, exiled to Burma
The End of an Era: Delhi and the 1857 Mutiny
By the mid-19th century, the British East India Company controlled much of the Indian subcontinent, fueling growing resentment. The direct trigger for the 1857 mutiny was the introduction of new rifle cartridges greased with animal fat (pork or beef), offending both Hindu and Muslim soldiers. After an uprising in Meerut on May 10, 1857, rebellious sepoys marched to Delhi, arriving on May 11. They quickly took control of the city, declaring the elderly and largely powerless Bahadur Shah Zafar their emperor, hoping to restore Mughal glory.
The capture of Delhi by the rebels was a major blow to British authority and the focal point of the revolt. The city became a symbol of Indian resistance. However, after a long and brutal siege, British forces launched an assault on September 14 and recaptured the city on September 21, 1857. The repression was fierce: massacres of civilians, destruction of entire districts, and the execution of Zafar's sons by Major Hodson. The emperor himself was captured and exiled to Burma, marking the official end of the Mughal dynasty and the establishment of direct British Raj over India.
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?
Forgotten Chronicle
Reconstruct the secret chronicle of an imperial scribe, witness to the crucial events of 1857.
Heart of the Revolt
Explore the iconic sites of the Sepoy uprising and the British siege of Delhi.
End of an Empire
Delve into the final days of the Mughal dynasty and the dawn of the British Raj.
Unravel the threads of history, where an empire faltered.
Your quest for truth begins in the alleys of Delhi.
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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The secret journal of an 1857 witness awaits you. Unravel the mysteries of the Sepoy uprising, the fall of the last Mughal emperor, and the massacres that stained Delhi with blood. Each clue brings you closer to the hidden truth that shaped India's destiny. Will you be astute enough to uncover the secrets of this tumultuous era?
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