Hankou — The Silenced Testimony
Uncover the censored testimony of a brave journalist who exposed dark secrets from Hankou's quarantine lockdown. Decode clues hidden in historic streets to reveal the truth before it's erased forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the heart of Hankou District, Wuhan, a fearless journalist named Dizi documented the harrowing reality of the 2020 lockdown—the empty streets, the whispers of hidden truths, and the forces silencin
Hankou — The Silenced Testimony
You are an investigative reporter, arriving in Hankou District, Wuhan, in the tense aftermath of the 2020 lockdown.
A journalist named Dizi fearlessly documented the harrowing reality of those
Wuhan 2019: A Race Against Truth
« “I believe history will judge what happened.” »— Zhang Zhan, citizen journalist, 2020
The Dawn of a New Era
In late 2019, Wuhan, the vital center of Hubei, became the epicenter of a novel coronavirus outbreak. The initial cases were linked to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, but the scale and nature of the threat were not immediately recognized. Doctors, such as Dr. Li Wenliang, attempted to warn colleagues, but their messages were initially suppressed, dismissed as 'false rumors' by local authorities. This initial period was characterized by growing confusion and a lack of transparency that would have global repercussions.
As the virus spread, citizen journalists like Zhang Zhan traveled to Wuhan to document the situation on the ground, providing direct testimonies from hospitals and deserted streets. Their reports, often shared on social media, offered an uncensored glimpse into reality, contrasting with official narratives. However, this quest for truth came at a high personal cost: several of these journalists were arrested, interrogated, and some imprisoned, highlighting the tension between freedom of expression and information control during a crisis.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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?
Justice Ignored
Explore the sites where the voices of whistleblowers were silenced.
Hidden Testimonies
Uncover clues left by those who sought to reveal the truth.
Secret Journal
Reconstruct the diary of an imprisoned journalist.
Truth cannot be chained indefinitely.
Uncover what Wuhan tried to conceal.
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Wuhan, Hubei, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
Q02How long does it take to finish Hankou — The Silenced Testimony?
Plan 1 h 30 to 2 h 30 depending on your pace. Some finish in 1 h 10, others take 3 h in slow-mode. No pressure: the clock only counts for the leaderboard, you play at your tempo.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04Best season to explore Wuhan, Hubei like this?
Spring and autumn are the best seasons: mild temperatures, fewer tourists, gorgeous light. Summer is also great but go for early morning before 11 or late afternoon. Winter is perfectly playable, especially in southern cities — Wuhan, Hubei often feels more authentic then.
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