Pompey's Uprising — Uncover the Slave Rebellion That Changed the Bahamas
Decipher the hidden truth behind Pompey's legendary 1823 slave uprising. Track down the evidence of resistance, betrayal, and the first victory for freedom in the Caribbean.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1823, a man named Pompey led 77 enslaved Africans in an act of defiance that shook the British colonial order
Pompey's Uprising — Uncover the Slave Rebellion That Changed the Bahamas
You are an undercover agent for the abolitionist movement, tasked in 1823 Exuma to document a pivotal rebellion.
In that year, a man named Pompey led 77 enslaved Africans
George Town — The Faded Dream of the Loyalists
« We left all for the King's cause, and here we shall build a new world, free and loyal. »— Loyalist sentiment, late 18th century
The Loyalist Saga in the Exumas
After the American War of Independence (1775-1783), thousands of colonists loyal to the British Crown, known as Loyalists, were forced to leave the nascent United States. Many turned to the Bahamas, which offered new lands and the promise of life under British rule. The Loyalists arrived with their slaves, their customs, and their fervent desire to rebuild society. George Town, on Great Exuma island, was founded in 1793 by John Murray, 4th Earl of Dunmore, then Governor of the Bahamas. He named it in honor of King George III, and it was conceived as a strategic administrative and commercial center.
The Loyalists attempted to establish cotton plantations, hoping to recreate the prosperity they had known in America. The early years were promising, but soil exhaustion, pests like the cotton weevil, and harsh climatic conditions led to the gradual decline of this industry. Despite these economic setbacks, the Loyalist legacy continues to endure in the architecture, family names, and traditions of the Exuma islands, testament to their perseverance and their foundational contribution to Bahamian history.
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?
Time Travel
Drop anchor in the heart of the 18th century, amidst a nascent colony.
Hidden Legacy
Track down fragments of a secret plan for the future of the Bahamas.
Idyllic Setting
Explore George Town, amidst turquoise lagoons and colonial history.
The past is never truly buried.
Unearth George Town's secrets.
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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Unravel the mystery of a forgotten document that reveals the Loyalists' lost vision for the Exumas.
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