Parnamirim Airbase — Decode the Victory Corridor
Uncover the secret WWII operations hidden in Natal's legendary airbase. Decipher coded messages, expose hidden bunkers, and solve the mystery of the 'Springboard of Victory' before classified files vanish.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
June 1943: President Vargas and Roosevelt meet in Natal to seal Brazil's entry into World War II
Dive into the secret saga of Natal, the «Trampoline to Victory» of World War II, a strategic hub in Brazil's Northeast.
Step into the shoes of an Allied intelligence officer, dispatched to Natal in 1942 to decipher the mysteries of the «Victory Corridor». Your mission takes you from the Forte dos Reis Magos to the cobblestone streets of Rua Chile, following in the footsteps of the pilots and strategists who shaped the destiny of World War II. At each stop, open your phone: coded messages appear on the facades of the Antiga Catedral de Natal, aerial maps are revealed in Praça Augusto Severo, and the shadows of Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) soldiers materialize near the Monumento aos Expedicionários. Over approximately 135 minutes of walking, covering 1.5 km, you'll explore Natal's Centro Histórico, uncovering anecdotes revealed at each stop and sites of National Historical Heritage that classic guides often miss. More than an outdoor escape game: an interactive tour immersed in the history of Natal, the Nordeste Brasileiro, and the WWII Route.
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 investigation begins at Forte dos Reis Magos, a 5-pointed star-shaped Portuguese fortification, built in 1599 to defend Natal against French and Dutch invasions. Covering 3 hectares, this fort, restored in 1910 and classified as a national historic monument in 1967, became a vital landmark during World War II for Allied pilots transiting to Africa via Parnamirim Field. Here, the first clues are transmitted to you, hidden within the stones that have witnessed centuries of history and conflict.
A short walk away, on Avenida Rio Branco, you discover the Monumento aos Expedicionários, inaugurated in 1959. This 10-meter-high sculpture, by Eduardo Francisco de Freitas, honors the Brazilian soldiers of the Brazilian Expeditionary Force (FEB) who fought in Italy between 1944 and 1945. The FEB was partly formed and trained in Natal, near the Parnamirim air base. This monument is a concrete reminder of the Northeast's role in the Allied war effort, a direct link to the men who saw victory up close.
Continue towards Rua Chile, a historic artery in the Ribeira district, paved since the 18th century and once a bustling colonial commercial center. During World War II, this street was a transit area for American and Brazilian pilots and troops en route to the Natal Air Base, located 18 km away in Parnamirim. Situated 300m from the Antiga Catedral, this alley is typical of the cobblestone paths of Natal's UNESCO-listed Centro Histórico, and echoes with the footsteps of soldiers and whispered secrets.
Your journey then leads you to Praça Augusto Severo, named in honor of Augusto Severo de Albuquerque Maranhão (1861-1902), a pioneer of Brazilian aviation. His tragic death in an airship crash in 1902 foreshadowed Natal's aerial importance, which would become a major hub during World War II. Surrounded by historic buildings and 500m from Forte dos Reis Magos, this square is a key location for understanding how Natal established itself as a pillar of the WWII Route. Then, you reach the Antiga Catedral de Natal, built between 1767 and 1873. This parish church, which became a cathedral in 1906, with its Portuguese Baroque architecture, single nave, and 30-meter-high bell tower, is a silent witness to colonial events and Natal's role in the Allied war effort between 1942 and 1945.
Finally, your quest brings you to the Monumento a Luís da Câmara Cascudo, inaugurated in 2001. This 3-meter statue honors Luís da Câmara Cascudo (1898-1986), the Natalense anthropologist and historian who documented Natal's history during World War II, including Parnamirim Field's strategic role as a «trampoline» to Africa. Located in the historic Ribeira district, this monument offers a unique perspective on the National Historical Heritage and allows you to trace the city's history. By traversing Natal's Centro Histórico, you decode messages from the past, and understand how this city in the Nordeste Brasileiro became a crucial crossroads of world history, a true gateway to Allied victory.
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?
Wartime Aviation
Dive into the heart of strategic air operations during World War II.
Geopolitical Stakes
Discover Natal's crucial role in the balance of power in the South Atlantic.
Secrets and Espionage
Unravel the mysteries of a period of intrigue and hidden intelligence.
The fate of the Atlantic in your hands!
Thwart the conspiracy before it's too late.
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, WhatsApp, 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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