Merdeka Square — Sukarno's Unfinished Monument
Decipher the hidden political conspiracy buried within Sukarno's greatest monument. Uncover the truth behind the 14-year construction delay and the secrets encoded in Jakarta's most iconic landmark.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On August 17, 1945, Sukarno proclaimed Indonesia's independence, but his vision for a monumental symbol of national pride would not be realized for decades
Merdeka Square — Sukarno's Unfinished Monument
You are a clandestine operative, tasked with uncovering the true narrative behind Sukarno's fall, Jakarta, 1975.
On August 17, 1945, Suk
Jakarta, 1965: The Supersemar Enigma
« Revolution, if it is true, will never be completed. »— Sukarno, 1957
Guided Democracy and the Founder's Fall
After proclaiming Indonesia's independence in 1945, Sukarno became the first president, embodying the dream of a new, unified nation. A charismatic figure on the international stage, he forged a non-aligned policy during the Cold War, seeking to balance Western and Communist influences while promoting the Pancasila ideology. His 'Guided Democracy,' established in 1959, aimed to stabilize the country after years of parliamentary instability but gradually concentrated power in his hands.
However, the rise of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and internal tensions with the army created an explosive climate. On September 30, 1965, a failed coup, the 'September 30th Movement' (Gestapu), led to the assassination of six generals. The army, under Suharto's leadership, reacted violently, blaming the PKI and indirectly linking Sukarno to the event. On March 11, 1966, under pressure, Sukarno signed the Supersemar, a decree that transferred authority to Suharto, marking the beginning of his gradual ousting and the advent of a new order.
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.
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.
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?
A Secret Diary
Piece together the hidden notes of a confidant to uncover the truth about Sukarno's downfall.
Political Intrigue
Delve into the plots, pressures, and betrayals that shaped Indonesia's history.
Pancasila Legacy
Explore the ideals of unity and diversity that were the cornerstone of the Indonesian nation under Sukarno.
Decipher the secret diary and expose the hidden truth.
A captivating dive into the heart of Indonesian history.
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Central Jakarta, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
Q02How long does it take to finish Merdeka Square — Sukarno's Unfinished Monument?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04What happens if it rains in Central Jakarta?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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