The Giganotosaurus Conspiracy — Neuquén's Hidden Predator
Decipher the 1993 discovery that rewrote dinosaur history. Uncover why Giganotosaurus Carolinii's skeleton was split between rival museums—and what the fossil hunters are still hiding.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1993, a team of paleontologists unearthed the remains of Giganotosaurus Carolinii in the badlands near Plaza Huincul—a predator larger and more lethal than any T-Rex
The Giganotosaurus Conspiracy — Neuquén's Hidden Predator
You are a dedicated research assistant to Florentino Ameghino, in Neuquén, circa 1910, investigating a newly discovered prehistoric anomaly.
Your mission: decipher hidden clues to uncover the
Delve into the layers of time in Neuquén, where dinosaur echoes still resonate beneath the concrete of Argentina's Oil Capital.
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 story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at the Monumento al General San Martín, inaugurated in 1941 for the bicentennial of José de San Martín's birth. This 5-meter statue, sculpted by Ángel Rogelio Vásquez, dominates Plaza San Martín, the heart of downtown Neuquén. It is here, at this central point of the city, that the first clues of a paleontological conspiracy await you, hidden among the symbols of Argentina's Liberator. The 2010 restoration of the plaza may have revealed secrets that only the most observant can uncover.
Continue to the Centro Cultural Estación Central, a former railway station inaugurated in 1910 by the Ferrocarril del Sud. Closed in 1993, it was converted into a cultural center in 2005, a 1,200 m² building restored in 2018 with a provincial investment of 20 million pesos. This place, a witness to Neuquén's expansion and its role as Argentina's Oil Capital, now hosts exhibitions and concerts. The archives of the old station hold clues about fossil expeditions, forgotten maps that will guide you to the deep Patagonia.
The route then takes you to the Paseo Costero Isla 132, opened in 2015 along the Neuquén River. Developed on Isla 132 with bike paths and picnic areas, this 2 km site benefited from a municipal investment of 50 million pesos. Pedestrian access from the city center via a footbridge offers a unique perspective. Although modern, this river island has been an ancient crossing point. The banks of the Neuquén River have seen countless travelers and, perhaps, unnoticed paleontological discoveries.
Your investigation leads you to the Mirador del Balcón del Valle, opened in 2008 and located 1 km from the center on the Costanera. From this 300 m² platform at an altitude of 270 meters, you get a panoramic view of the Neuquén River and the valley. The interpretive panels on Patagonian geology are crucial. It is here, facing the immensity of the landscape, that the true scale of Patagonia's geological history is revealed. The rock layers tell millions of years of evolution, and your next clue is etched into this ancient stone.
Finally, at the Catedral María Auxiliadora, consecrated in 1933 and elevated to cathedral status in 1961, you will find unexpected elements. Its Neo-Romanesque style and 45-meter bell tower dominate the Neuquén skyline. The interior houses an image of the Virgin Auxiliadora dating from 1920. This place of contemplation, far from excavation pits, may have served as a hiding place for documents or artifacts. This thematic circuit through Neuquén will have allowed you to reconstruct part of the local history, from the National Historical Heritage to the mysteries of the Patagonia Wine and History Route, giving you the keys to understanding this land of contrasts.
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?
Scientific Exploration
Dive into the fascinating world of paleontology and the discoveries that shaped our understanding of past giants.
Urban Discovery
Wander through Neuquén's iconic streets and sites to uncover clues hidden in its architecture and landscapes.
On the Trail of Dinosaurs
Connect the city's present to its distant past, the era when the most majestic creatures reigned over Patagonia.
Unravel Dr. Alva's riddles and unveil Patagonia's ultimate secret.
The paleontological adventure awaits you in the heart of Neuquén.
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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