Biloxi's Lost Blueprint — Decode the Katrina Recovery
Decipher hidden architectural codes scattered across Biloxi's rebuilt waterfront to uncover the true resilience strategy that saved the city from Hurricane Katrina's devastation.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina obliterated Biloxi's coastline, destroying over 90% of structures in the historic downtown
Biloxi's Lost Blueprint — Decode the Katrina Recovery
You are a forensic urban planner, dispatched to Biloxi in 2015, ten years after Hurricane Katrina.
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina obliterated
Biloxi: The Legacy of Storms and Rebuilding
« « We will rebuild. Higher, stronger, with the memory of what was and the promise of what will be. » »— A.J. Holloway, Mayor of Biloxi after Hurricane Katrina, 2005
Biloxi: From Fishing to Flashes, a History of Waves and Fortune
Founded by the French in 1699, Biloxi is one of the oldest communities on the Gulf Coast. Its history is intrinsically linked to the sea, first as a thriving fishing and seafood canning port, then as a popular tourist destination for its beaches and climate. The advent of legal gambling on cruise ships in the 1990s transformed the city into a major casino hub, attracting millions of visitors and radically changing its economy and urban landscape, with the emergence of grandiose hotel and entertainment complexes.
However, this prosperity is constantly threatened by the relentless power of nature. Hurricane Camille in 1969, followed by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, struck Biloxi with unprecedented violence, leaving behind massive destruction and tragic human losses. The resilience of Biloxi's population in the face of these disasters has become legendary, with each reconstruction marking a new stage in the history of a city that refuses to yield to the elements, always seeking ways to combine prosperity and safety.
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?
The Fury of Hurricanes
Discover the devastating impact of Hurricanes Camille and Katrina on Biloxi and the tenacity of its residents.
The Casino Era
Explore Biloxi's rise as the Gulf Coast's gambling capital and its influence on the urban landscape.
The Art of Rebuilding
Uncover the secrets of innovative architecture designed to withstand the challenges of the coast.
Biloxi: Beyond the Waves, Eternal Resilience
The future of the Gulf Coast is in your hands.
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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Your turn to play
Arthur Vance's plans are more than just a collection of drawings; they are a philosophy, a promise of safety and prosperity for Biloxi. Your mission is to recover these plans and present them to the community, so that the lessons of the past can guide the construction of the future. Delve into the history of storms and fortune, and help Biloxi rise stronger than ever. The future of the Gulf Coast awaits you!
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