Puerto Limón — The Register of Forgotten Voices
Uncover the cursed Register of Forgotten Voices, hidden by Afro-Caribbean elders during a deadly uprising. Decipher clues across Limón's landmarks to expose the silenced conspiracy before its secrets claim another life.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1880s Puerto Limón, Afro-Caribbean workers toiled under brutal conditions building the jungle railroad for United Fruit Company
Puerto Limón — The Register of Forgotten Voices
You are Minor Keith, the late 19th-century railway and banana entrepreneur, in Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.
Your mission: investigate rumors of an impending labor riot against the United Fruit Company
Immerse yourself in the heart of Puerto Limón, where the Northern Railway tracks forged the destiny of Costa Rica and the Caribbean.
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 story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins at Parque Vargas, the central landmark of Puerto Limón. This public park houses the Monumento a los Héroes del 29 de diciembre de 1948, commemorating the 1948 workers' riot against the United Fruit Company. This historic site, less than 1.5 km on foot from Muelle Alemán and the historic center, immediately places you at the heart of the social tensions that shaped the city. The Caribbean capital of Costa Rica, with its railway heritage and banana legacy, is the setting for your mission.
A short walk (about 300m) from Parque Vargas, the Antiguo Edificio de Correos y Telégrafos awaits you. Built around 1910, this historic building is a striking example of the colonial wooden architecture typical of Afro-Caribbean constructions in Limón in the early 20th century. It bears witness to the banana era dominated by the United Fruit Company, a key period in Puerto Limón's history. Here, the company's messages and orders passed through, shaping the lives of its inhabitants.
Your journey then takes you to the Mercado Central de Limón, 400m from Parque Vargas. This covered market, erected in 1937 with earthquake-resistant reinforced concrete architecture, is a historic commercial center where Afro-Caribbean, Chinese, and Italian influences converge. It is the beating heart of the historic district, a place where the voices of merchants and workers resonate, offering a glimpse into the diverse cultures that built the city of Limón.
Continue towards the Antigua Estación de Ferrocarril de Limón, 800m from Parque Vargas. Opened in 1890, this historic railway station connected Puerto Limón to the inland banana plantations, an integral part of the Northern Railway built by Minor Keith. This emblematic monument of the banana boom between 1870 and 1930 embodies the economic expansion and social challenges of the United Fruit banana legacy. The whistle of trains, the comings and goings of workers, all are part of Puerto Limón's past.
Your exploration of Limón's heritage concludes at the Monumento a la Cultura Afro-Caribeña, located less than 1km from Parque Vargas. Inaugurated in 2001, this monument celebrates the legacy of the 12,000 Jamaicans who arrived in 1884 to build the railway. The 5m high sculpture, representing Afro-Caribbean cultural figures, is a testament to the human richness that built this city. This thematic circuit offers an interactive visit and a deep understanding of Puerto Limón's history, its monuments, and its crucial role in Costa Rican history.
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?
Caribbean History
Delve into the stories of Christopher Columbus's arrival and the formation of a unique identity.
Maritime Routes
Follow the paths of ships and workers who shaped Limón's port destiny.
Afro-Costa Rican Culture
Discover the vibrant heritage of Jamaican communities and their influence on music, cuisine, and local life.
Limón is not just a port, it's a crossroads of destinies.
Unravel the secrets of its vibrant soul.
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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