Bahia — Secret of the Alforrias
Uncover the hidden network of alforrias—secret manumissions that fueled silent rebellion among enslaved Muslims in 19th-century Bahia. Decode clues at colonial sites to expose the codes and safe houses.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadowed alleys of Pelourinho, Salvador's colonial heart, enslaved Africans forged a clandestine path to freedom through alforrias—manumission letters that doubled as coded messages for resista
Bahia — Secret of the Alforrias
You are a trusted novice within the Malê resistance, in Salvador, January 1835.
** In the shadowed alleys of Pelourinho, Salvador's colonial heart, enslaved Africans
Whispers of Freedom: Decipher the code of a slave rebellion in Cidade Baixa.
« « The more slaves there are, the more danger there is, the more likely revolts are. » »— José da Silva Lisboa, Marquis of Aracati (1818)
Salvador: Capital and Heart of Resistance
Founded in 1549 by Tomé de Sousa, Salvador de Bahia was the first capital of colonial Brazil. Its strategic position on the Bay of All Saints made it a major port for transatlantic trade, particularly the African slave trade. Cidade Baixa, with its docks and warehouses, was the linchpin of this flourishing economy, but also the entry point for a rich African culture that would deeply shape Brazilian identity. The forced coexistence of various African ethnic groups, indigenous cultures, and European settlers gave rise to a unique syncretism, but also to constant tensions and struggles for freedom.
In the early 19th century, as the slave trade intensified despite international pressures for its abolition, Salvador was the scene of numerous slave revolts. The most famous was the Malê Revolt in 1835, led by literate Muslim slaves. These uprisings, though suppressed, bear witness to the constant spirit of resistance and the unwavering will of the captives to regain their dignity and freedom. Cidade Baixa still holds the echoes of these struggles, hidden in its alleys, its facades, and its traditions.
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?
Decipher a Secret Manuscript
Solve puzzles based on codes and symbols used by slave resistance networks.
Immerse in Port History
Explore the docks and streets of colonial trade, witnesses to arrivals and departures that shaped Salvador.
Connect with Afro-Brazilian Culture
Discover the roots and influence of African culture, essential to Salvador's identity and resistance.
Broken chains still echo.
Uncover the secrets of Salvador's silent resistance.
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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