Medina of Tunis — Decode the Revolution's Hidden Messages
Decipher the clandestine network that sparked the 2011 Jasmine Revolution. Eight monuments hold the coded truth behind January's uprising—uncover the conspiracy before the regime silences it.
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January 14, 2011: The Tunisian regime collapsed in 72 hours
Medina of Tunis — Decode the Revolution's Hidden Messages
You are a citizen journalist in Tunis, early 2011, working to piece together the hidden messages that fueled the Tunisian Revolution.
Your mission takes you on a 1.5 km
Dive into the heart of Tunis, where the whispers of revolutions and the echo of the French Protectorate still resonate in the stones.
The story that haunts this land
Your investigation begins on Avenue Habib Bourguiba, the main artery of modern Tunis, laid out in 1881 under the French Protectorate. 60 meters wide and approximately 1.2 km long, it connected the Medina to the European quarter, lined with colonial and Art Deco buildings. It was here, in front of the Municipal Theater built in 1910 by Gustave Levyson, that major demonstrations against the Protectorate took place in 1938, a prelude to the independence processions in 1956 and the crucial events of the Tunisian Revolution 2010-2011. Your first clues are hidden in the architectural details of this iconic avenue.
Continuing your exploration of Greater Tunis's heritage, you reach the Cathedral of Saint-Vincent-de-Paul of Tunis, erected between 1882 and 1893 by the same architect Gustave Levyson. Its Neo-Romanesque style with Byzantine influences, featuring a dome towering 55 meters high, testifies to the French presence. Consecrated on November 5, 1893, by Cardinal Lavigerie, this former cathedral of the French Protectorate in Tunisia was transformed into a cultural center after 1956. Nearby, the French Embassy in Tunisia, a building from 1875, is another symbol of Franco-Tunisian relations, having hosted pre-independence negotiations in 1954-1956.
Your Tunis scavenger hunt then leads you to the Medina of Tunis, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1985. Founded in the 7th century and restructured under the Hafsids, it preserves over 700 historical monuments within its 270-hectare walls. At the heart of this traditional souk, Souk El Attarine (Perfumers' Market), dating from the 13th century with over 200 traditional shops, is a place where traditions persist. The Ez-Zitouna Mosque, founded in 737, with its 184 columns, some from ancient Carthage, is an essential site for understanding the history of Tunis.
The Tunisian Revolution 2010-2011 takes on a particular significance when you arrive at January 14, 2011 Square, formerly Independence Square. Renamed in commemoration of Ben Ali's departure, this administrative and political heart of Tunis, surrounded by government buildings constructed between 1880 and 1920, could accommodate around 30,000 people in gatherings. It was here that massive demonstrations marked contemporary history. The Palace of Justice of Tunis, a Neoclassical edifice from 1885-1890, and the Kasbah of Tunis, a 1570 fortress and seat of the post-independence government, are key sites for decoding revolutionary messages.
By completing this thematic circuit of Greater Tunis, you have deciphered the hidden messages that link the legacy of the French Protectorate in Tunisia to the aspirations of the Tunisian Revolution 2010-2011. From Avenue Habib Bourguiba, a witness to political struggles, to the centuries-old alleys of the Medina of Tunis, every monument and every precise date like 1881 or 1956 has revealed a layer of Tunis's history. This augmented reality GPS scavenger hunt offers you a unique perspective on Tunisian heritage, allowing you to grasp the soul of a city in constant evolution.
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?
Political Investigation
Dive into the heart of a historical thriller to unravel the secrets of the Jasmine Revolution.
Urban Exploration
Walk through the iconic streets of Tunis that were the scene of the 2011 events.
Tunisian Heritage
Discover the contemporary heritage of a country that shaped its own destiny.
The people want destiny!
Emblematic slogan of the Jasmine Revolution
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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