Bath — The Shipwright's Secret
In 1854, Bath's master shipwright hid revolutionary ship plans amid its shipyards. Decipher his clues across the waterfront to recover them before a rival destroys the legacy forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 1850s, Bath, Maine, reigned as America's shipbuilding capital, its waterfront alive with the hammers of master shipwrights crafting legendary wooden vessels
Bath — The Shipwright's Secret
You are a loyal apprentice to Bath's master shipwrights, in the bustling shipyard of Bath, Maine, in the 1850s.
This era saw Bath reign as America'
Bath, 1854: The quest for the lost ship design
« Build me straight, O worthy Master! Staunch and strong, a goodly vessel, That shall laugh at all disaster, And with wave and whirlwind wrestle! »— Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 'The Building of the Ship' (1849)
Bath: The City of Ships
Nestled on the picturesque Kennebec River, Bath was founded in the early 18th century and quickly established itself as a vital shipbuilding center. Its strategic location and abundance of quality timber made it an ideal spot for a thriving industry. By the mid-19th century, Bath was internationally renowned for its fast and elegant clippers, the 'Down Easters,' which dominated global trade routes. These vessels, built with unparalleled ingenuity and craftsmanship, symbolized Maine's spirit of innovation and adventure.
The decline of the age of sail towards the end of the 19th century might have spelled the end for Bath, but the city adapted with resilience. In 1884, the founding of Bath Iron Works by Thomas W. Hyde marked a bold transition to steel shipbuilding, notably destroyers and frigates for the U.S. Navy. Even today, Bath Iron Works remains a cornerstone of the local economy, perpetuating a centuries-old tradition of naval excellence that has forged the city's identity.
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.
Ready to live this adventure?
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Practical info
Why this route?
Builders of Ocean Giants
Dive into the golden age of shipbuilding, the era of mythical clippers.
Journey to the 19th Century
Explore Bath as it was in 1854, through its monuments and hidden stories.
Secrets of Naval Engineering
Unravel the calculations and technical tricks that made Bath's ships so exceptional.
Sail through Bath's history!
Decipher the plans of a master shipwright and save his masterpiece from oblivion.
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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Your turn to play
Will you dare to reconstruct the plan of 'The Star of Maine' before the storm hits? The future of Bath's naval engineering rests in your hands. Start the adventure now and become the heroes of the sea!
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