The Hermit's Testament — Uncover Father Jerome's Secret
Decipher the cryptic journals of Father Jerome, a reclusive priest, to expose the hidden truth behind his mysterious disappearance and the architectural secrets buried in Clarence Town's sacred sites.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
Father Jerome arrived in Clarence Town in the 1880s and transformed the remote settlement through bold architectural vision—two towering churches rose from the limestone, defying the island's isolatio
The Hermit's Testament — Uncover Father Jerome's Secret
You are a Bahamian archivist, in Clarence Town, Long Island, tasked with deciphering the spiritual testament of Father Jerome, a legendary figure of the island.
Your mission takes you to Clarence Town,
Delve into the century-old secrets of Long Island, following in the footsteps of Father Jerome, the hermit church builder whose legacy still shapes Clarence Town.
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
Your quest begins in front of the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Clarence Town, a structure built in 1902 by Father Jerome. This missionary priest, born in 1826 and deceased in 1911, was a hermit and solitary builder who shaped the religious landscape of Long Island. Its local limestone architecture and distinctive bell tower, visible for miles at sea, served as a landmark for fishermen. Here, you will search for the first traces of his legacy, a testament that could reveal secrets buried in the foundations of this iconic Clarence Town church, a Bahamas National Treasure.
A short walk away, St. Paul's Anglican Church, built around 1870, represents another pillar of the Clarence Town community. Close to the Catholic church, it testifies to the religious diversity of Long Island during the Victorian era. Its adjacent cemeteries house 19th-century graves, offering a glimpse into the region's British colonial history. You will need to decipher symbols carved on the gravestones, used for community services since its foundation, to progress in your understanding of the links between these two sacred edifices.
The journey then takes you to Clarence Town Square, the central village square, a gathering place for the community since the 19th century. Surrounded by historic stone buildings, this square is the social heart of Clarence Town, in close proximity to the Catholic church. Weekly markets were held here, where local products such as fish and crafts were exchanged. You will discover how rumors and information circulated, essential for understanding Father Jerome's life and his interactions with the inhabitants of Long Island.
Following the clues, you will reach Clarence Town Dock, the main port and economic hub for lobster fishing since the 1800s. This 200-meter dock, reinforced with concrete after 1950, was a historic anchorage for British merchant ships in the 19th century. Port activity has always been vital for Long Island. The lobster and fish cargoes that still pass through here today will make you imagine the discussions and exchanges that may have taken place, perhaps even secret meetings related to the hermit's testament.
Your journey concludes at Dean's Blue Hole, the Deepest Blue Hole Caribbean, located 1.5 km south of Clarence Town. This marine blue hole, 202 meters deep, is accessible on foot via the coast and was the site of a world record in freediving set by William Trubridge in 2008 (101 m). The depth and mystery of this natural site resonate with the spirit of Father Jerome, a man who dedicated his life to construction and isolation. It is in this setting that you will assemble the last pieces of the puzzle, revealing the true scope of his legacy and the message he left for Long Island. Exploring this iconic site will offer you a unique perspective on the tenacity and depth of both people and places.
The Route
8 sites to explore by car within the day
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?
Architectural Heritage
Discover Father Jerome's unique style, blending medieval influences and tropical materials, which shaped the landscape of Long Island.
The Spiritual Notebook
Follow the clues of a secret architect's notebook, revealing the depths of faith and vision of this building monk.
The Spirit of the Bahamas
Explore Clarence Town, an authentic town where Father Jerome's history is intimately linked to the culture and natural beauty of the Bahamas.
Untangle the symbols, decipher the message, and reveal the soul of the solitary architect!
The past awaits you in Clarence Town.
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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Delve into the century-old secrets of Long Island, following in the footsteps of Father Jerome, the hermit church builder whose legacy still shapes Clarence Town.
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