Townsville — Lost Convoys of Moresby
Uncover the encrypted logs of lost convoys bound for Moresby. Decode signals from sunken supply ships to expose the Japanese U-boat network threatening Australia's northern flank in 1942.
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In May 1942, as Japanese forces launched Operation MO to seize Port Moresby and isolate Australia, critical supply convoys departed from Townsville's harbors
Townsville — Lost Convoys of Moresby
You are General Thomas Blamey, tasked with overseeing Queensland's coastal defenses in 1942.
Your mission in Townsville is to secure the vital sea route to New Guinea, threatened by
Immerse yourself in Townsville in 1942, as Allied convoys battled the threat of Japanese submarines for the defense of Port Moresby.
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the Townsville Maritime Museum, located on Palmer Street, 0m from the starting point. Opened in 1985, this museum is dedicated to Townsville's maritime history since 1864. It exhibits artifacts from World War II warships and models of Pacific convoys, serving as an interpretation center for Japanese submarine threats on the Queensland coast in 1942. Here, you grasp the stakes of the era, visualizing the critical routes that departed from Townsville.
Continue to the Museum of Tropical Queensland, 300m from the Maritime Museum, on Flinders Street. Opened in 1984, this museum houses collections on Queensland's maritime and tropical history. Among its exhibits are artifacts from the HMQS Paluma, an Australian gunboat from 1884, involved in coastal defense during WWII. The building, with its 2000 extensions, offers 2,000 m² of exhibition space, where you discover the equipment and gear that protected the region.
Townsville Port, a major commercial port in Queensland, operational since 1864, is your next stop, 500m from the starting point on Ross Creek. In 1942, it was a key base for Allied convoys bound for Port Moresby, constantly threatened by Japanese submarines. The 1.5 km long wharves were then the departure point for critical convoys for the defense of New Guinea. Here, you feel the frantic activity of a city at war, facing the ocean.
Head towards Kissing Point Fortification, located on The Strand, 800m from the Maritime Museum. This coastal battery was built in 1942 to defend Townsville against potential Japanese invasions. Equipped with 6-inch (152 mm) guns dismantled from HMAS Castor, it was active until 1945. The visible bunkers and remains today protected the port entrance against submarines and air raids in 1942-1943. This site is a direct testament to the "WWII Heritage Trail Queensland."
Finally, your journey leads you to ANZAC Memorial Park, created in 1920 on The Strand, 1 km from the Maritime Museum. This memorial park celebrates Australian soldiers from both World Wars, including those from the 1942 Pacific campaigns. The ANZAC Memorial Cenotaph, inaugurated in 1927 and 10m high, has been a site for annual ANZAC Day ceremonies since 1916. By completing your mission in Townsville, you understand the city's role in the Australian National Heritage and the sacrifices made for the freedom of Queensland and beyond, a "Queensland thematic circuit" that immerses you in the heart of Townsville's history.
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?
Maritime Investigation
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Secret Technology
Retrace the history of the first SCR-584 radars, the revolutionary weapon that enabled the Allies to dominate Pacific skies.
Submarine Warfare
Dive into Japanese submarine tactics and Allied convoy protection strategies in the dangerous waters of Torres Strait.
Solve the mystery of the lost convoys that changed Pacific history
A historical investigation into the secret sea routes of 1943
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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