Khatyn — Uncover the Soviet Cover-Up
Decipher the hidden truth behind a village's destruction. Solve the mystery of Khatyn's erasure from Soviet records and expose the conspiracy that silenced 186 souls.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On March 22, 1943, Nazi SS Einsatzgruppe units descended on the small Belarusian village of Khatyn and systematically murdered 186 civilians—men, women, and children—burning the settlement to ash
Khatyn — Uncover the Soviet Cover-Up
You are a historical investigator, tasked with uncovering suppressed truths about World War II atrocities in Soviet Belarus, 1978.
You bear the weight of a collective memory, stepping into the shoes
Delve into the heartbreaking history of Khatyn, a Belarusian village annihilated in March 1943, whose ashes still whisper the names of its 149 victims.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey into the heart of Khatyn begins at the main entrance of the Memorial Complex, in front of the Monument to the Unsubmitted (Памятник Непокоренному человеку). Erected in 1969, this central sculpture depicts Iosif Kaminsky himself, aged 56 in 1943, carrying his dead son. He was the only adult to escape the tragic barn fire of March 22, 1943. This monument, the starting point of your exploration, immediately immerses you in the reality of the tragedy, rooting your quest in the real suffering of a man and the resilience of a people. This first stop in Khatyn, near Gomel, is crucial to understanding the scale of the sacrifice.
Continue towards the Site of the Burnt Barn (Место сожженной риги), the epicenter of the tragedy of March 22, 1943. It was here that the Nazis herded 149 villagers, including 75 children, before setting the barn on fire after a clash with partisans. Those who tried to escape were shot by machine guns. Only Iosif Kaminsky and seven children survived, severely burned. This place, solemnly commemorated since the complex opened in 1969, confronts you with the brutality of the events and the memory of the victims. The outdoor escape game uses augmented reality to superimpose traces of the past on this emblematic site of Khatyn.
Your route then leads you to the Wall of Sorrow (Стена Скорби), a massive structure listing over 200 Belarusian villages fully destroyed by the Nazis during WWII, including Khatyn. Inaugurated in 1969, it features map silhouettes of obliterated settlements. The Gomel Region, where Khatyn is located, alone has 19 official 'Khatyn sisters' villages destroyed similarly. As a memory investigator, you discover the national scale of the catastrophe, understanding that Khatyn's fate was not an isolated case, but a symbol of much wider suffering in Belarus.
The path then splits between the Cemetery of Villages (Кладбище деревень) and the Garden of Reborn Villages (Сад возрожденных деревень). The former is a collection of symbolic graves for 185 Belarusian villages destroyed and not restored post-WWII, a component of the 1969 memorial. The latter, in contrast, features symbolic trees planted for rebuilt villages. This duality represents the lasting impact of the war on Belarus, between irreversible loss and resilience. Exploring these two sites in Khatyn offers you a comprehensive perspective on the consequences of the war and the country's capacity for reconstruction.
Your quest concludes before the Eternal Flame (Вечный огонь), burning continuously since 1969 on the 'Road of Death' leading to the memorial center. It symbolizes the enduring memory of the 149 Khatyn victims from March 22, 1943. This thematic circuit in Khatyn, a true GPS treasure hunt, will have allowed you to delve into the history of Khatyn and the Gomel region. As a memory archivist, you carry with you not only the tragic facts but also the strength of commemoration and the importance of remembering the victims of World War II, a global heritage that still resonates today.
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?
Eternal Memory
A poignant journey through a unique memorial site, to never forget the atrocities of war and the sacrifice of innocents.
Silent Testimonies
Discover the history of Khatyn and its 186 sister villages through the symbols, inscriptions, and architecture of the memorial complex.
Manifesto Recovered
Reconstruct the manifesto of the martyred villages, a symbolic document that pays tribute to thousands of shattered lives and affirms the duty of remembrance.
May the silence of Khatyn resonate as an eternal cry.
Your quest for memory and truth begins now.
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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Delve into the heartbreaking history of Khatyn, a Belarusian village annihilated in March 1943, whose ashes still whisper the names of its 149 victims.
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