Riga Ghetto — Uncover Dubin's Lost List
November 1943. In Riga Ghetto ruins, Mikhaïl Dubin hid a list of 70,000 exterminated Latvian Jews. Before deportation, decode his clues to recover it and expose the truth.
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November 1943, Maskavas Forštate, Riga
Riga Ghetto — Uncover Dubin's Lost List
You are Max Kaufman, a chronicler of the Riga Ghetto in 1941, in the heart of occupied Latvia.
Your mission: embark on a race against time to find the list of
Delve into Riga's silent alleys, where the echo of lost souls from the Ghetto still resonates, and unearth the secret list that could rewrite history.
« Truth is open to all, the strength of Mother Riga »— Motto of the city of Riga
The story that haunts this land
Your journey in Riga begins at the foot of the Brīvības piemineklis, the Latvian Freedom Monument. This 42-meter-high monument, a work by Kārlis Zāle and Ernests Stalbergs, was erected in 1935 to celebrate the 1918 independence. While not directly linked to the Ghetto, it was a central gathering place for political rallies, including anti-Soviet demonstrations in the 1980s. It symbolizes the freedom that Riga's Jewish community aspired to regain, and its 9 tons of copper bear the weight of those hopes shattered in 1941 when the Riga Ghetto was established.
Continue towards the Rīgas Ebreju kopienas nams, at Skolas iela 6. This building, constructed in 1905 as a Jewish community center, was partially destroyed during the pogroms of the same year, then rebuilt. It is here that Riga's Jewish community, active since its post-1991 restoration, tries to preserve memory. This location is close to the area where the Riga Ghetto was established in October 1941, serving as a rallying point and hope for thousands of people before their fates tragically shifted.
A stop is essential at the remains of the Lielā Sinagoga in Riga, Gogoļa iela 25. Built in 1871 in a Moorish style, it could accommodate 2000 worshippers and was a key place in pre-Ghetto Jewish life. Tragically, it was burned by the Nazis in July 1941 during the invasion, and only minor vestiges remain today. This site, in the heart of Riga, confronts you with the extent of the destruction of Latvian Jewish heritage and allows you to visualize the vibrancy of this community before the Shoah.
Your investigation will then lead you to the Ebreju slimnīca, the Jewish Hospital of Riga, located at Elizabetes iela 49. Founded in 1883 by the Jewish community, this neoclassical building was confiscated in 1941 and used as a collection point for deportations to the ghetto. It is an architectural remnant of the pre-war Jewish medical system, just 1 km from Freedom Square. It represents daily life and community organization before the horror, a stark contrast to its later use.
The route finally leads you to the Šmerļa ielas ebreju kapi, the old Jewish cemetery established in 1725, spread over 4 hectares on Šmerļa iela. With approximately 20,000 graves, the oldest dating from the 18th century, it was desecrated during the Soviet era and partially restored in the 1990s. Near the Riga Ghetto of 1941-1943, this place of remembrance connects you directly to the history of these families and the perseverance of memory. It symbolizes the end of the journey for many, but also the resilience of Latvian Jewish heritage in the face of oblivion and destruction, and the importance of commemorating the victims of the Shoah in Riga.
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?
Fragmented testament
Reconstruct Mikhail Dubin's testimony in eight hidden parts
Living memory
Discover the authentic places of Riga's Jewish community
Silent resistance
Follow the traces of the last resistors of the Riga ghetto
« Zakhor » — Remember
The duty to remember against oblivion
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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