Aspen — The Manifesto of the Peaks
Uncover the radical vision hidden in Aspen's transformation from silver mining ghost town to mountain sanctuary—and decode the manifesto that changed everything.
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In the 1880s, Aspen boomed as a silver mining hub, but by the 1930s it lay abandoned, its fortune spent
Aspen — The Manifesto of the Peaks
You are a Pitkin County Historical Society archivist, commissioned in 1890 to compile the stories and secrets of Aspen's golden age.
Your mission takes you through historic streets, from
Dive into the silver rush epic that shaped Aspen, a mining town transformed into an iconic Colorado Rocky Mountain destination.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins in front of the Wheeler Opera House, an emblematic Victorian building constructed in 1889, central to Aspen's cultural scene at 320 E Hyman Ave. This venue for major artistic performances reflects the city's ambition during the Colorado silver rush. The foundations of this theater, financed by magnate Jerome Wheeler, tell of the arrival of fortune and the desire to establish a sophisticated urban center in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Here you will find the first clues related to mining and Aspen's prominent families.
Continue to the Pitkin County Courthouse, a 19th-century administrative building that represents Aspen's civic architecture of the mining era. This central monument, located 1.5 km from the starting point, was the legal and political heart of the region. It was here that land and mining disputes were settled, reflecting the tensions and rapid fortunes of the silver rush. Examining virtual records will reveal information about mining concessions and the influential figures who built Aspen.
Your itinerary then leads you to the Hotel Jerome, a historic hotel from Aspen's mining era, symbolizing the peak of the Colorado silver rush. Its preserved Victorian architecture makes it a key architectural landmark in downtown Aspen. Opened in 1889, it was the first hotel in the West to feature an elevator and electricity. Stories of miners and silver barons intertwined here, and you will discover anecdotes about the personalities who marked Aspen's history and the development of the mining industry.
The exploration continues to the Aspen Historical Society, an institution dedicated to preserving Aspen's mining and historical heritage. This documentation center is a major resource for understanding the region's silver rush past. Here you will decipher period documents and photographs, revealing the living conditions of miners, extraction techniques, and the challenges faced by pioneers. This step helps contextualize Aspen's evolution, from prospectors' cabins to Victorian edifices.
Your journey concludes at Wagner Park, a central green space in Aspen, accessible on foot from downtown. This public park, now a place for gathering and relaxation, was once at the heart of the mining town's community life. By solving the final puzzles, you will assemble the collected historical fragments, revealing the secret manifesto of Aspen's founders: a vision for a prosperous city beyond gold and silver. This interactive tour will have given you a deep understanding of Colorado's heritage and downtown Aspen attractions, far beyond a simple scavenger hunt.
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?
Urban & Natural Exploration
A captivating journey between Aspen's historic streets and majestic mountain landscapes.
Bipolar Historical Richness
Dive into Aspen's two golden ages: the silver era and the age of skiing and culture.
Pioneering Vision Revealed
Uncover the genius of the visionaries who shaped Aspen, anticipating its future far beyond silver.
The spirit of Aspen lies in its ability to reinvent itself.
A journey through its two golden ages, from silver peak to snowy summits.
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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