Sept-Îles — Last Mammoth Hunters' Secret
Uncover the cursed secret of the last mammoth hunters whose bones vanished from sacred Innu lands. Decode ancient trails, solve ritual riddles at 8 key sites, and expose the prehistoric conspiracy before it claims another victim.
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In the icy grip of the Pleistocene, the last mammoth hunters of Sept-Îles roamed these very shores, their spears striking the final beasts before the great extinction
Sept-Îles — Last Mammoth Hunters' Secret
You are Louis Robichaud, Sept-Îles' first documented settler in 1674, when a strange archaeological discovery at Parc du Vieux-Quai threatens to rewrite the history of the
Discover Sept-Îles, Quebec, a land shaped by ice giants and early peoples, where the secrets of mammoth hunters slumber beneath the Saint Lawrence River.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for origins begins at Parc du Vieux-Quai, Sept-Îles' main tourist starting point. Located in the historic Vieux-Quai district, this pedestrian area offers stunning views of the harbor and the Saint Lawrence River, an ideal setting for observing daily maritime activities and even whales. It is here, on this typical 1-1.5 km walking route, that the first traces of your investigation into mammoth hunters seem to appear, blending the most distant past of the Côte-Nord with the contemporary maritime landscapes of Quebec.
Less than 500 meters from the Vieux-Quai, the Sept-Îles Lighthouse, built in 1926 and automated since 1986, stands 18 meters high. This iconic monument marks the entrance to Sept-Îles harbor, essential for coastal navigation for a century. As Louis Robichaud, you perceive its importance for sailors, but also for ancient peoples who might have navigated these waters. It is a landmark of Quebec's maritime heritage, accessible on foot, and a place where echoes of the distant past mingle with tales of explorers and early settlers.
Your journey then takes you to the Musée Régional de la Côte-Nord, located 1 km from the Vieux-Quai. Opened in 1970, this museum is dedicated to the prehistoric and Indigenous history of the region, with exhibitions on the Innu peoples and the first occupations dating back to 8,000 BC. Across 1,200 m² of exhibition space, archaeological collections include lithic artifacts that corroborate the existence of mammoth hunters through local excavations. Here, the factual history of Sept-Îles is revealed, offering crucial clues to understanding ancient human presence in this part of Quebec.
The Sept-Îles train station, inaugurated in 1953 by the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway, is 800 meters from the Vieux-Quai. This modern steel building, capable of accommodating 200 passengers, is the terminus of a 418 km line transporting iron ore from Schefferville. Although more recent, this station is a symbol of Sept-Îles' post-WWII economic development, a direct link to the exploitation of the region's resources. It shows you how the riches of the Côte-Nord's subsoil have continued to shape the region, from minerals to early settlements.
Finally, Parc Aylmer-Whittom, a 4-hectare urban park located 1 km from the Vieux-Quai, named after Mayor Aylmer Whittom (elected in 1940), offers a space for reflection. Developed in the 1960s, it includes walking trails and green spaces along the coastal residential area. This community gathering place, integrated into Sept-Îles' walking tourist circuits, represents the continuity of human life in this territory. It concludes your investigation into the last mammoth hunters, leaving you with the certainty that the rich, millennia-old history of Sept-Îles continues to be written, from the first encampments to today's urban parks, a true treasure of Quebec's heritage.
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.
The game downloads to your phone on start. Once the "✓ Downloaded" indicator appears, everything works without data — narration, AR, GPS and puzzles. Perfect abroad without a data plan.
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?
Ancestral Astronomy
Rediscover Innu constellations and their practical use for navigation and hunting
Prehistoric Memory
Explore mysterious connections between mammoth hunters and modern traditions
Traditional Navigation
Learn Innu navigation techniques based on stars and natural phenomena
When stars reveal the hunters' memory
An astronomical investigation following the masters of Nitassinan
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
Q01Is Sept-Îles — Last Mammoth Hunters' Secret similar to a treasure hunt?
Same spirit: search, deduce, find. But here the "treasure" is a full story to piece together in eight stops. Each stop gives you a fragment of the final code. Eight fragments later, you've cracked it.
Q02How many stops are in Sept-Îles — Last Mammoth Hunters' Secret?
Eight stops total. At each stop you find a camera clue, solve the puzzle, collect a fragment of the final code. With all eight, you've got the answer.
Q03Can we do Sept-Îles — Last Mammoth Hunters' Secret as a family with kids?
Yes, from age 6 with an adult reading puzzles aloud, and from age 12 on their own. Kids love the "find the camera clue" part — it's very visual, gets them genuinely involved.
Q04What if we get stuck on a puzzle?
Three hint levels per puzzle, with a small increasing time penalty. If truly stuck after level 3, you can skip the step (45-min penalty). The point: nobody stays blocked and goes home frustrated.
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