Lili'uokalani Gardens — The Hidden Bequest
Decipher Queen Lili'uokalani's secret bequest hidden in her beloved gardens before foreign plotters erase Hawaii's royal legacy forever. Solve the coded clues across 8 landmarks to claim the lost trust.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the lush heart of Nuuanu Valley, Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch, once picnicked on her private grounds—now the Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden
THE SHADOW OF ANNEXATION
In the lush heart of Nuuanu Valley, Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last reigning monarch, once picnicked on her private grounds—now the Lili'uokalani Botanical Garden. Overthrown in 1893 by American-backed conspirators, she secretly drafted a Deed of Trust in 1909 to safeguard her estate for orphaned Hawaiian children. But whispers persist: a hidden codicil, encoded in native plants and royal symbols scattered across the valley, reveals a final act of defiance—a bequest that could have thwarted annexation and restored native rights. Foreign agents, fearing exposure, scrambled the queen's clues before her death in 1917. Now, you must outwit them: decipher the cryptic markers linking her garden to Nuuanu's historic sites—the old palace estates, missionary graves, and valley trails where loyalists met in shadows. Track the 8-key cipher trail physically etched in this 1.5km royal domain. Uncover the testament's truth, or let the queen's vengeance fade into legend.
« Aloha ʻoe, aloha ʻoe / E ke onaona noho i ka lipo / One fond embrace / A hoʻi aʻe au / Until we meet again. »— Reine Lili'uokalani, "Aloha ʻOe" (1878)
From Monarchy to Republic: The Fate of Hawaii
The Kingdom of Hawaii, independent and recognized by global powers, was ruled for nearly a century by the Kamehameha dynasty, then by the Kalākaua. In the 19th century, American economic interests, particularly in sugar, intensified, leading to increasing political pressure. In 1887, the "Bayonet Constitution," imposed on King Kalākaua, drastically reduced the monarchy's power and disenfranchised many Hawaiians.
Queen Lili'uokalani's ascension to the throne in 1891 was a last hope for Hawaiian sovereignty. Her attempt to promulgate a new constitution, more favorable to her people, served as the pretext for a coup d'état in 1893, orchestrated by a committee of American citizens and supported by US Marines. The queen was deposed, the kingdom abolished, and Hawaii became a Republic before being annexed by the United States in 1898, marking the end of an era.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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 Royalty
Explore the majestic places where the Hawaiian monarchy reigned, from the throne to the royal garden.
A Legacy to Decipher
Decipher the hidden symbols and messages left by Queen Lili'uokalani to preserve her people.
At the Heart of Hawaiian History
Immerse yourself in the key events that led to the annexation and the tragic fate of a kingdom.
The spirit of Hawaii will never die.
Recover the last words of a queen.
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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In the historic streets of Honolulu, lose yourself in the tragic fate of a monarchy and unravel the clues left by Queen Lili'uokalani. Each step brings you closer to the heart of Hawaiian sovereignty and a forgotten legacy. Are you ready to honor her memory and preserve her message for eternity?
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