Goliad — Unravel the Massacre Conspiracy
Decipher the hidden conspiracy behind the 1836 Goliad Massacre. Track the final steps of Colonel Fannin and his men to expose the betrayal that fueled 'Remember Goliad!'
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In March 1836, Colonel James Fannin and over 400 Texian soldiers surrendered to Mexican General José de Urrea near Goliad, expecting mercy
The Sacrifice of Goliad: A Texan Tragedy
In March 1836, Colonel James Fannin and over 400 Texian soldiers surrendered to Mexican General José de Urrea near Goliad, expecting mercy. Instead, on Santa Anna's orders, they were marched out and brutally executed in the Goliad Massacre—the spark that ignited 'Remember Goliad!' alongside 'Remember the Alamo!'. But whispers persist of a deeper plot: a traitor in Fannin's ranks who sealed their doom, and a mysterious 'Angel of Goliad' who tried to warn them. Their ashes lie under the towering Fannin Memorial Monument, steps from Presidio La Bahía where the executions began. Now, you must outwit history's shadows. Follow their doomed paths through Goliad's sacred sites—Mission Espíritu Santo, the Angel statue, battlefield markers—to decode cryptic signs left by survivors. Uncover the traitor's identity, the Angel's true role, and the buried secret that could rewrite Texas independence. The truth awaits at the massacre's heart—dare to expose it before the ghosts demand vengeance?
« Foreigners who make war on the nation, landing in its ports or by any other way, without being authorized by the government, will be treated as pirates and shot. »— Decree by General Antonio López de Santa Anna, December 30, 1835
The Texan Revolution and the Tragedy of Goliad
The Texan Revolution (1835-1836) was a major conflict between Mexico and Texan settlers, mostly Americans, seeking autonomy or independence. After years of political and cultural tensions, hostilities erupted, culminating in the Battle of the Alamo in March 1836. In this tense context, Colonel James Fannin and his men, a force of Texan militiamen, were stationed in Goliad, a strategic outpost. Their mission was to defend the region against the advancing Mexican troops, but communications and orders were often confused and contradictory.
The fate of Fannin and his garrison was sealed during the Battle of Coleto Creek, where, surrounded by General José de Urrea's Mexican army, they were forced to surrender. Despite promises of clemency, General Santa Anna, President of Mexico, had issued a 'no quarter' decree for foreign rebels. On March 27, 1836, the unarmed Texan prisoners were executed under Santa Anna's direct order. This tragic event, known as the Goliad Massacre, became a rallying cry for Texans and galvanized their determination to achieve independence.
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?
Tale of War
Immerse yourself in the heart of the Texan Revolution's military clashes and Colonel Fannin's strategic dilemmas.
Fatal Decree
Uncover the reasons and consequences of Santa Anna's terrible decree that sealed the fate of the Goliad prisoners.
Honor of the Brave
Pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of the men of Goliad, whose story marked the independence of Texas.
Understand the past to honor the future.
The memory of Goliad's heroes endures in Texan memory.
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 agonizing choices, shattered hopes, and indomitable courage of the men of Goliad to grasp the full measure of their sacrifice. Uncover the tragic sequence of events that led to the massacre, and penetrate the heart of the Texan Revolution.
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