Coeur d'Alene — The Miners' Manifesto
Uncover the hidden manifesto that sparked the 1892 miners' uprising. Decipher coded messages at key sites to expose the Pinkerton infiltrator and reclaim the workers' secret plan before it's lost forever.
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In 1892, Coeur d'Alene's silver mines boiled with unrest
Coeur d'Alene: At the Heart of the Labor Wars
In 1892, Coeur d'Alene's silver mines boiled with unrest. Union miners, betrayed by a Pinkerton spy feeding intel to ruthless mine owners, drafted a fiery manifesto—a coded blueprint for rebellion. Explosions rocked the valley, hundreds were jailed, and the uprising birthed the Western Federation of Miners. But the original document vanished amid the chaos, its secrets buried in the town's historic heart. Now, you must retrace the miners' footsteps through downtown Coeur d'Alene, where saloons, mills, and union halls witnessed the plot unfold. Solve riddles etched in time at 8 pivotal landmarks, crack the cipher concealing the manifesto's location, and expose the traitor's identity. Will you unearth the document that could rewrite labor history—or let corporate shadows claim victory?
« « This is a life and death struggle for the laboring people of America. » »— Eugene V. Debs, labor leader, referring to Coeur d'Alene, 1899
The Harsh Realities of the Silver Valley
In the late 19th century, the Coeur d'Alene region of Idaho was the beating heart of silver extraction in the United States. Thousands of miners worked in dangerous conditions for meager wages, while mine owners amassed colossal fortunes. This disparity led to explosive tension, exacerbated by the formation of unions, such as the Western Federation of Miners (WFM), which sought to improve workers' rights and safety.
The conflicts culminated in the labor wars of 1892 and 1899. Violence erupted, mines were dynamited, and armed clashes pitted miners against strikebreakers hired by the companies. The state of Idaho declared martial law, sending federal troops to restore order. Detention camps were established for miners suspected of union activities. These events left deep scars and shaped the social and political history of the region.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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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?
Mining Heritage
Explore the profound impact of silver mining on Idaho's history and culture.
Social Conflicts
Delve into the intense labor wars that shaped workers' rights in the 19th century.
Forgotten Manifesto
Decipher a hidden document that reveals the truths and intentions of the rebellious miners.
The silence of the mine will no longer hide the truth.
Uncover the forgotten manifesto of the silver miners.
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
Q01Coeur d'Alene — The Miners' Manifesto — is it a guided trail or a free-form hunt?
It's a semi-guided trail: GPS points you to the next stop, but you find the camera clue and solve the puzzle yourself. No app to install, everything runs in your browser.
Q02How far do you walk in Historic Center of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States?
Usually 2 to 4 km of total walking, within 1.5 km as the crow flies from the start point. The route is designed to be walkable at a relaxed pace, no public transport needed.
Q03Is Coeur d'Alene — The Miners' Manifesto suitable for a challenge-seeking teen?
Absolutely. The puzzles aren't obvious — a curious teen will sweat just enough to be proud of cracking them. Progressive hints prevent frustration: if stuck, unlock hint level 1, then 2, then 3.
Q04What's the best time to start?
Morning between 10 and 11, or early afternoon around 2 PM, is ideal. You still have daylight ahead, Historic Center of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, United States is less crowded, and the light is better for camera clues.
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The fate of thousands of men was sealed in the violence of the labor wars. Their voices still echo. Solve the riddle and restore the memory of those who sacrificed everything for justice. Your quest begins now.
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