Spanish Wells — The Loyalists' Hidden Journal
Unearth a buried Loyalist journal and solve the secret pact that shaped Spanish Wells’ founding.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the late 1700s, British Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution landed on this tiny island, drawn by fresh water wells and sheltered cays
Spanish Wells — The Loyalists' Hidden Journal
You are a historical cryptographer, tasked with deciphering an 18th-century Loyalist secret hidden within Spanish Wells, Eleuthera.
In the late 1700s
Spanish Wells: The Hidden Legacy of the Bahamian Loyalist Pioneers
« « The Loyalists, though defeated, carried with them the seeds of their old world to sow in a new one, enriching the Bahamas with a distinct cultural legacy. » »— Michael Craton, Historien des Bahamas
The Loyalist Settlement in the Bahamas
The American Revolution (1775-1783) prompted a mass exodus of Loyalists, colonists who remained faithful to the British Crown. Facing persecution in the newly formed United States, thousands, including plantation owners with their slaves, headed to remaining British colonies, notably the Bahamas. This wave of immigration profoundly changed the archipelago's demographics, economy, and culture, introducing new agricultural methods, social structures, and a spirit of resilience.
St. George's Cay, with its sheltered harbor and freshwater wells (the 'Spanish Wells'), became a prized refuge for these Loyalists. They established fishing and seafaring communities, laying the foundation for the local maritime industry. Despite the challenges of a new environment, they built churches, schools, and homes, forging a unique identity for Spanish Wells, characterized by strong community cohesion and a deep connection to the sea, a legacy still visible 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 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
Historical Mystery
Immerse yourself in a captivating narrative where the secrets of the Bahamian Loyalists await discovery.
Maritime Adventure
Explore Spanish Wells, an island shaped by the sea, fishermen, and sailors throughout the ages.
Island Heritage
Discover the unique heritage of a community built by exiles, in the heart of the Caribbean.
The spirit of resilience shapes islands.
Discover how an exiled people built an island nation.
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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Unravel the tangle of secrets left by the Loyalist settlers and reveal the true history of Spanish Wells, an island shaped by perseverance and an unexpected legacy.
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