Jaffna — Uncover the LTTE Scars
Uncover the hidden scars of Jaffna's civil war. Decode survivor codes at war-torn landmarks to expose the LTTE's final secrets before they vanish forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the heart of Jaffna, the 26-year civil war between the Sri Lankan government and the LTTE left indelible scars on every street and temple
Jaffna — Uncover the LTTE Scars
You are an independent archivist, arriving in Jaffna in 2010, dedicated to preserving the memory of the conflict that tore through northern Sri Lanka from 1983
Discover the still-visible scars of the Sri Lankan Civil War in Jaffna, a poignant exploration through monuments marked by 26 years of conflict.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey through Jaffna begins at Jaffna Railway Station, a symbolic starting point. This historic station, located on Station Square, was severely damaged during the Sri Lankan Civil War from 1983 to 2009. It represents the start of your investigation into the scars of war, leading you through a thematic route dedicated to the history of the LTTE. The skeletal ruins and bullet-pocked walls you'll encounter within a 3 km radius of the station bear witness to the fighting that marked this northern Sri Lankan city, offering insight into the challenges of post-conflict reconstruction.
Continue your exploration to Jaffna Fort, a fortification built by the Portuguese in 1619, then taken over by the Dutch in 1658. This fort, overlooking Jaffna Lagoon, was also heavily damaged during the civil war from 1983 to 2009. Although its internal buildings are largely destroyed, the partially restored ramparts, with support from the Dutch government, offer views of the lagoon and are used as a local park. The fort illustrates the succession of colonial powers and the violence of the conflict that shaped the heritage of the Jaffna Peninsula.
Your route then takes you to Jaffna Clock Tower, located in the heart of the city center, near war-torn landmarks. This clock tower bears visible marks of the civil war fighting from 1983 to 2009, with its bullet-ridden surfaces. It stands as a constant reminder of the events that marked the city and its inhabitants. Nearby, you will pass through Jaffna Market, a bustling market whose stalls are integrated into your walking tour, contrasting the dynamism of daily life with the remnants of past clashes.
Nallur Temple, a major Hindu temple for the Tamils of Jaffna, is a key stop on your visit. Rebuilt after 2009, it bears the scars of the 26-year civil war (1983-2009) and symbolizes the cultural and religious resilience of the population. Not far, Jaffna Public Library, burned down in 1981 by Sinhalese extremists and rebuilt after 2009, is another powerful symbol of the destruction and the will to rebirth after the conflicts between the LTTE and the government.
By completing your thematic circuit, you will gain a deep understanding of Jaffna's history and the repercussions of the civil war in Sri Lanka. From the ruins of the old quarter to restored monuments like the Nallur Temple, each site tells a part of this past. This interactive visit to Jaffna, focused on LTTE history landmarks and the heritage of the north, allows you to grasp the complexity of a region that, despite the trials, is working towards its reconstruction. You will take with you not only historical facts but also the testimony of lasting resilience.
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?
Memory Quest
Reconstruct the stories of survival and reconstruction of a resilient city.
Poignant Testimonies
Uncover the human impacts of the conflict and the courage of the inhabitants.
Chronicle of Resilience
Assemble a collection of life stories to understand Jaffna's history.
Memory is our greatest strength.
Reconstruct the legacy of an unyielding city.
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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Discover the still-visible scars of the Sri Lankan Civil War in Jaffna, a poignant exploration through monuments marked by 26 years of conflict.
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