Puerto Princesa — Black Lotus Secret
Uncover the Marcos clan's hidden Black Lotus fortune stashed in Puerto Princesa. Decode secret routes, outwit guardians, and seize the treasure before it vanishes forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadows of Puerto Princesa, the infamous Marcos regime hid unimaginable wealth from their plundered empire
Puerto Princesa — Black Lotus Secret
You are a lead archivist at the Palawan Provincial Capitol, tasked with unearthing an ancient artifact's location within Puerto Princesa.
Your ~90-minute mission will take you on a
Discover Puerto Princesa, Palawan, by unraveling the mystery of a legendary black lotus, woven into the history of the provincial capital.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins at the Palawan Provincial Capitol, the seat of the Palawan provincial government, built in 1977 on Rizal Street. This modern concrete edifice, typical of 1970s functional architecture, has been the administrative center since the province's creation in 1955. It is here, in this place of power, that the first traces of the black lotus are said to have been recorded, perhaps in secret archives or official documents. Your first challenge is to decipher the symbols engraved on its facade to reveal the initial direction of your journey in this interactive tour of Puerto Princesa.
Just 200 meters from the Capitol, Rizal Park, inaugurated in 1956 in honor of national hero José Rizal, offers one hectare of greenery. Its 4-meter-tall statue of Rizal is a landmark for civic gatherings and annual festivals in Puerto Princesa. This public park, located on Rizal Street, is a place where Philippine history blends with daily life. You will search for clues hidden near the statue, connecting Rizal's ideals to the mystery you are trying to solve, a key step in your GPS treasure hunt in the heart of Palawan.
Your route then takes you to the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, a Catholic church built in 1872 during the Spanish era. Located in Plaza Cueto, approximately 500 meters from the Palawan Provincial Capitol, this coral stone edifice with its 25-meter-high bell tower is classified as a historical site by the National Historical Commission of the Philippines. It is an iconic monument of Puerto Princesa. The cathedral's stained glass windows and ornaments might hold symbols or motifs reminiscent of the black lotus, valuable clues for your outdoor escape game in Palawan.
Not far from there, less than 300 meters from the Provincial Capitol on Malvar Road, stands the Puerto Princesa City Hall. Built in 1992 as the city's main administrative building, this 3-story structure, renovated in 2015, can accommodate over 200 municipal employees. This modern complex embodies the city's evolution. Your investigation prompts you to examine the surrounding commemorative plaques and sculptures, searching for any information that could advance your thematic circuit through Puerto Princesa's heritage.
Your exploration of Puerto Princesa's heritage continues to the Palawan Museum, opened in 1976 on Rizal Street, 400 meters from the Capitol. This museum, managed by the National Museum of the Philippines, exhibits prehistoric artifacts from the Tabon Caves, including pottery dating back to 5000 BC and an 8000-year-old skeleton. This place of memory holds the deep roots of Palawan. By combining the historical facts of these sites, from Mendoza Park to Puerto Princesa Baywalk, you reconstruct the narrative of the black lotus, revealing how its secret has spanned centuries and influenced Palawan's history, making this interactive visit a true discovery.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Secret Documents
Decipher unpublished archives revealing the extent of corruption.
Political Investigation
Dive into the heart of a political scandal with international ramifications.
Hidden Treasures
Follow the trail of embezzled funds to their ultimate destinations.
Untangle the threads of a historical conspiracy.
The 'Black Lotus' awaits its decipherer.
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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