San Cristóbal — The Hidden Clause
Decipher the secret amendment that the Founding Fathers concealed within the 1844 Constitution. Uncover the conspiracy that nearly tore the young nation apart.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
On February 27, 1844, in the heart of San Cristóbal, Dominican patriots gathered to seal their independence from Haiti and birth a new republic
San Cristóbal — The Hidden Clause
You are a vigilant archivist in San Cristóbal, 1844, scrutinizing the nascent Dominican Constitution.
Your mission: uncover traces of a secret article that could have changed the
Trace back to the origins of the Dominican Republic, where 180 years of constitutional history forged a free nation.
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 story that haunts this land
San Cristóbal holds in its heart the secret of Dominican republican birth. On Plaza de la Constitución, built in the 19th century as the main square, still echoes the 1844 debates that birthed the country's first Constitution. This central square has hosted all public gatherings since Dominican independence, privileged witness to the Republic's first hours. Here, constituents gathered to debate the future of a nation that had just freed itself from Haitian rule.
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Consolación, built between 1840 and 1850 in neoclassical style, raises its 30-meter bell tower above the historic quarter. Dedicated to Our Lady of Consolation, local patron saint, this main parish church blessed the nascent Republic's first official acts. Its walls heard constituents' prayers before great decisions, and its architecture witnesses the era when San Cristóbal shaped Dominican identity.
The Monumento a los Constituyentes, inaugurated in 1940, honors the memory of the 1844 Constitution's drafters. This 5-meter-high bronze statue, sculpted by a local artist, stands proudly on Plaza de la Constitución. Every feature of the monument recalls the courage of these men who dared dream of a free Republic, and their names engraved in bronze perpetuate their sacrifice for future generations.
Casa de la Constitución remains San Cristóbal's historical jewel. This 500 m² building dating from 1844 witnessed the birth of the Dominican Republic's first Constitution within its walls. Classified as a national monument in 1994, it still harbors traces of those decisive days when Juan Pablo Duarte and his companions laid the country's legal foundations. The Ayuntamiento de San Cristóbal, built in 1880 with its neoclassical facade, completes this republican heritage by housing the municipal government seat since 1844.
Your journey through San Cristóbal reveals how a provincial town became the laboratory of Dominican democracy. In 135 minutes, you will have touched the legacy of the 1844 constituents, understood independence stakes, and discovered the places where the country's republican soul was forged.
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?
Get my code · 12€No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒 Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
Practical info
Why this route?
The Foundations of the Republic
Dive into the ideals and struggles that forged the first Dominican Constitution.
The Forgotten Proclamation
Piece together the fragments of a secret document that reveals the deep ambitions of the founding fathers.
The Legacy of the Fathers
Explore the iconic places where the nation's history was written and destinies sealed.
San Cristóbal, where freedom carved its first laws.
Discover the behind-the-scenes of a nation's birth.
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.
Avis des aventuriers
Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience.
Did you play le serment des constituants? Check the email you received after your game to leave a verified review.
Your turn to play
Trace back to the origins of the Dominican Republic, where 180 years of constitutional history forged a free nation.
1 purchase = 1 phone. Play several on the same device.
No calendar booking. Code sent immediately by email.
🔒Secure payment · Code in 5 min · Free cancellation
🪙+24 TripCoins granted with your booking
Other escape games in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic
See all games in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic→More ideas for self-guided walking tours, scavenger hunts & city quests in the same city
Other escape games in République Dominicaine
View République Dominicaine→More destinations, tours & urban treasure hunts across the country
