Woodward — The Wind of Oblivion
Decode the meteorologist's cryptic logbook and uncover the forgotten warnings that could have saved Woodward from the deadly 1947 F5 tornado. Race against the wind to reveal the truth.
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In April 1947, as the skies darkened over Woodward, Oklahoma, meteorologist Elias Crowe frantically filled his logbook with urgent predictions of a monstrous F5 tornado
1947: Woodward's Darkest Night
In April 1947, as the skies darkened over Woodward, Oklahoma, meteorologist Elias Crowe frantically filled his logbook with urgent predictions of a monstrous F5 tornado. But his warnings vanished into 'the wind of oblivion'—ignored, lost, or deliberately suppressed. The twister struck without mercy, carving a path of devastation through downtown, claiming 181 lives and shattering the heart of the town. Was it negligence, a cover-up by local authorities fearing panic, or something more sinister tied to experimental weather tech from the era? Now, the remnants of Crowe's logbook have resurfaced, its pages marked with coded symbols, hidden coordinates, and references to key downtown landmarks that witnessed the chaos. Starting from the eye of the storm, you must decipher his final entries, track clues across Woodward's surviving monuments, and expose the conspiracy that let the wind claim its toll. Piece together the truth before the next gale erases it forever—solve the mystery that still haunts this resilient town.
« Le ciel est devenu noir en plein jour, un silence étrange est tombé, puis le monde a explosé. »— Témoignage d'un survivant de la tornade de Woodward, 1947
The Scar of the Wind: Woodward Facing the Immensity of the Sky
Oklahoma, a land often swept by fierce winds and violent storms, experienced its darkest hours with the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. Years of drought and unsustainable farming practices turned fertile plains into a dust desert, forcing thousands of families to flee. Although the Woodward tornado struck in 1947, after the peak of the Dust Bowl, it is part of the long history of extreme weather challenges the region has faced, testing the resilience and solidarity of its inhabitants.
On April 9, 1947, a series of devastating tornadoes swept across Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. The most virulent was the one that struck Woodward in the middle of the night. Classified as F5, it devastated the city in a two-mile-wide swath, killing 116 people and injuring hundreds more. Buildings were razed, infrastructure annihilated. But amidst the rubble, the community of Woodward showed incredible strength, mobilizing for rescue and reconstruction, forever etching this date into the collective memory of the state.
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?
Storm Lessons
Unravel the mysteries of tornadoes and the Dust Bowl's weather challenges through an expert's journal.
Chronicles of Resilience
Relive the fatal night of 1947 and the incredible strength of a community facing destruction.
In the Wind's Footsteps
Explore key locations in downtown Woodward to reconstruct historical events.
The past is a wind that still whispers its secrets.
Unravel the story of a town battered but never beaten.
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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Unravel Woodward's predictions and survival stories by following in the footsteps of Dr. Elias Vance. Each fragment of his journal will bring you closer to the truth about Oklahoma's darkest night. Will you be able to reconstruct his entire work and honor the memory of those who lost everything?
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