The Nizam's Vanished Fortune — Hyderabad's Last Riddle
Decipher the cryptic clues left by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the world's richest Nizam, to uncover his legendary hidden wealth before it vanishes forever.
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In 1911, Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam of Hyderabad, was crowned the wealthiest man on Earth
The Nizam's Vanished Fortune — Hyderabad's Last Riddle
You are a trusted royal archivist, appointed in 1948 by Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam of Hyderabad, with the urgent mission to locate the royal treasures moved to the Reserve Bank
Delve into the heart of Hyderabad, following the vanished fortune of the Nizams, legendary rulers of the state of Telangana.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey to find the Nizam's fortune begins at Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad. This 45-acre complex, primarily built between 1828 and 1857, served as the official residence of the Nizams. The Khilwat Mubarak, one of four grand palaces aligned north-south, still houses the personal belongings of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the last Nizam, who reigned from 1886 to 1967. It was here that the royal treasures were kept before their transfer to the Reserve Bank of India in 1948, marking the beginning of this fortune's enigma. Your first task will be to decipher the clues hidden within the architectural details of this Telangana Heritage Circuit site.
Continuing your investigation in the heart of Hyderabad, you reach Purani Haveli, the residence of the 8th Nizam, built in 1860 with over 5000 rooms. It was within these walls that the Nizam received British dignitaries before 1948, testifying to the complex relations between the Asaf Jahi Dynasty rulers and the Empire. The Purani Haveli museum exhibits a collection of 58,000 Nizam uniforms, as well as a giant model of his royal train from 1911 to 1948. Court secrets, political intrigues, and clues related to the treasure's movements might be hidden among these relics of the past, essential to your Hyderabad visit.
Your path then leads you to the Public Gardens, created in 1860, a 50-acre garden adjacent to the Telangana government headquarters. This site houses the Telangana Parliament (Assembly Hall, 1913) and, formerly, the Nizam's Museum. In 2017, a gold tiffin box and other artifacts were stolen, adding a layer of mystery to the history of the Nizam's treasures. The Health Museum of Hyderabad (1953) presents the medical history of the Nizams, offering an unexpected glimpse into the rulers' concerns and perhaps secret caches of the fortune.
The High Court of Telangana, built in 1910 during the reign of the 7th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan, awaits you next. This imposing 2.5 million square feet structure, with Indo-Saracenic architecture, was the seat of justice where Nizam's judges presided before India's independence in 1947, and remains the seat of justice for the state of Telangana since 2014. Right next door, Osmania General Hospital, built between 1910 and 1936 and financed by Mir Osman Ali Khan for 2 million rupees, was the largest hospital in South Asia in 1930, with 2500 rooms across 54 acres. These two edifices, reflecting the administrative and social grandeur of the Nizams, might hold crucial documents or clues for your investigation into the fortune.
Your quest concludes at the Salar Jung Museum, founded in 1951 with the private collection of Salar Jung III, the Nizam's Prime Minister, who died in 1949. This third-largest museum in India, located near the Musi River, houses 43,000 artifacts. In 2001 and 2006, it temporarily exhibited the Nizam's jewels, attracting lakhs of visitors and highlighting the importance of this Telangana heritage. As an archivist, you have followed a thematic Telangana circuit, exploring Hyderabad's monuments and history. Your interactive visit has allowed you to understand how the Nizam's fortune was dispersed, and you now hold the keys to reassembling what was once India's greatest treasure.
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?
Forgotten Wealth
Dive into the history of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the world's richest man, and his legendary fortune.
Imperial Chronicles
Uncover a secret ledger, a cryptic architectural work, left by the last ruler of Hyderabad.
Grandiose Architecture
Explore the palaces and monuments that bear witness to the magnificence of the Nizam era.
The past holds more than stories; it hides secrets.
Will you uncover the ultimate secret of the Nizam of Hyderabad?
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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