Paterson — Uncover the Weavers' Oath
In 1913, Paterson's silk weavers swore a secret oath to strike. A lost notebook holds the conspiracy's truth. Decipher clues across mills to expose the hidden plot before it's silenced forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
Paterson, New Jersey, 1913
Paterson — Uncover the Weavers' Oath
You are a radical activist, working alongside the striking weavers in Paterson, 1913.
The thunderous Great Falls power the silk mills, making 'Silk City' the heart of America'
The 1913 Silk Strike: Uncover the Forgotten Manifesto
« We gave you silk, but you gave us hunger. »— Slogan of Paterson strikers, 1913
Paterson: From Industrial City to Memorable Strike
Founded in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton and the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures (SUM), Paterson was one of the first planned industrial cities in the United States. Harnessing the power of the Passaic River Falls, it quickly became a center for textile production, especially silk, earning it the nickname 'Silk City.' By the early 20th century, thousands of immigrants worked there under often harsh conditions, with low wages and long working hours, laying the groundwork for growing social tensions.
These tensions culminated in the great silk strike of 1913. Over 25,000 workers, mostly women and children, walked off the job to demand an eight-hour workday, better wages, and recognition of their rights. Organized by the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) with figures like Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, this five-month strike was marked by demonstrations, violence, and national support, but ended without clear victory for the workers, leaving a complex legacy on the American labor movement.
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?
Silk Heritage
Dive into the heart of the industry that made Paterson famous and attracted thousands of workers.
The Spirit of Revolt
Relive the key moments of the 1913 Silk Strike, a significant chapter in the American labor movement.
Forgotten Secrets
Uncover a hidden narrative and untold truths about the heroes and sacrifices of 'Silk City'.
The threads of the Paterson strike reveal the fabric of history.
Will you live up to the courage of the silk weavers?
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
Decipher the hidden messages, follow in the footsteps of the rebellious workers, and unveil the secret notebook that recounts the epic of the silk strike. Your investigation reveals the truth about a decisive moment in American history.
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