Ann Arbor — The Freedom Manifesto
Uncover the hidden Freedom Manifesto drafted by Ann Arbor's student activists in the 1960s. Decode clues across historic sites to expose their radical plot before it's lost forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the turbulent 1960s, Ann Arbor's student radicals gathered in smoky dorms and hidden alleys of Kerrytown and Central Campus, drafting a incendiary 'Freedom Manifesto' calling for civil rights revol
Ann Arbor — The Freedom Manifesto
You are a rogue archivist, operating in Ann Arbor, autumn 1968, tasked by a clandestine network of former radicals to unearth a vanished document.
In the turbulent 196
Ann Arbor: Cradle of Free Speech and Dissent
« We are people of this generation, bred in at least modest comfort, housed now in universities, looking uncomfortably to the world we inherit. »— Port Huron Statement, Students for a Democratic Society (1962)
Ann Arbor: A City, A Campus, A Revolution of Ideas
The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor has long been a crucible of intellectualism and public debate. In the 1960s, this tradition took on a new dimension with the emergence of the student movement. The campus became an epicenter for critical discussions on the Vietnam War, civil rights, and social justice. It was here, in 1960, that the Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) was founded, a group that would radically redefine the student political landscape.
The culmination of this effervescence was the drafting of the Port Huron Statement in 1962, a foundational document of the American New Left, calling for 'participatory democracy.' Three years later, in March 1965, the University of Michigan hosted the first 'teach-in' against the Vietnam War, a form of educational and political protest that quickly spread across the country. These events cemented Ann Arbor's reputation as a bastion of free speech and critical thought, whose legacy still resonates today.
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?
Unravel a forgotten manifesto
Piece together the fragments of a historical document that shaped the free speech movement.
Immerse yourself in the era of dissent
Discover the iconic locations where students and faculty challenged the status quo for social justice and peace.
Explore the University of Michigan
Wander through one of the most influential university campuses in the United States, birthplace of revolutionary ideas.
Freedom of thought and expression is the oxygen of democracy. Unveil an indomitable legacy.
An OddballTrip game in Ann Arbor, Michigan
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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Reconstruct 'The Freedom Manifesto' and connect with the bold spirit that marked Ann Arbor's history. Solve the puzzles, explore iconic locations, and rediscover the power of words.
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