Jackson — Medgar Evers Assassination
Uncover the hidden network that shielded Medgar Evers' assassin. Decode clues across civil rights landmarks to expose the conspiracy that delayed justice for 31 years.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On June 12, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in the carport of his home in Jackson's Greater Belhaven neighborhood
Jackson — Medgar Evers Assassination
You are a civil rights cold case investigator, Jackson, tasked with re-examining the Medgar Evers murder.
On June 12, 1963, civil rights leader Medgar
« You can kill a man, but you can't kill an idea. »— Medgar Evers
A Fighter's Legacy
Medgar Evers (1925-1963) was an African American civil rights activist in Mississippi and the NAACP's field secretary. He tirelessly fought for the desegregation of the University of Mississippi and for African American voting rights. His courageous commitment in the face of fierce segregation made him a constant target, culminating in his tragic assassination on June 12, 1963, outside his home in Jackson.
In 1961, Jackson became a focal point for the Freedom Riders, who tested the enforcement of Supreme Court decisions prohibiting segregation on interstate buses. Hundreds of Riders were arrested and imprisoned at Mississippi State Penitentiary (Parchman Farm), but their determination, partly orchestrated by leaders like Evers, forced the federal government to act, marking a decisive turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
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?
Secret Documents
Uncover a hidden "Freedom Blueprint" drafted by Medgar Evers to advance civil rights.
Spirit of Resistance
Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of an era of intense struggle and unwavering courage.
Historic Sites
Explore the streets and landmarks where Medgar Evers and the Freedom Riders made history.
The Courage of an Idea
His fight was not in vain, his message must be heard.
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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Uncover Medgar Evers' secret plan and honor the legacy of a man who sacrificed his life for freedom.
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