Delhi — Uncover Partition Secrets
Uncover the hidden clues in Delhi's monuments where Partition refugees sheltered in 1947. Decode their desperate messages to reveal a lost family fortune and expose the truth behind a forgotten betrayal.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1947, as India tore itself apart in the chaos of Partition, Delhi's ancient monuments became desperate refuges for hundreds of thousands fleeing massacre and loss
Delhi — Uncover Partition Secrets
You are a historical investigator in present-day Delhi, contacted by the descendants of a family whose fate was sealed during the 1947 Partition.
In that chaotic year, as India fractured,
Delhi 1947: The memory of Partition and the hope of a nation
« At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom. A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends, and when the soul of a nation, long suppressed, finds utterance. »— Jawaharlal Nehru, 'Tryst with Destiny' speech, August 14, 1947
1947: The Tearing Apart of India and the Birth of Two Nations
In 1947, the British Raj came to an end, but its hasty withdrawal left behind a decision with grave consequences: the Partition of India into two independent states, the Hindu-majority Indian Union and the Muslim-majority Pakistan. The plan, orchestrated by Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy, under pressure from leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, was announced on June 3. Borders were drawn within weeks, cutting through entire provinces like Punjab and Bengal, where populations had lived intertwined for centuries. This artificial division unleashed unprecedented communal violence and a massive exodus, the largest in history, with nearly 14 million people displaced in indescribable chaos.
Delhi, the historic capital of India, found itself at the heart of this turmoil. Millions of Hindu and Sikh refugees, fleeing violence in Pakistani Punjab, flocked to the city, tripling its population in a few months. Giant refugee camps were erected, notably at Purana Qila, transforming ancient monuments into makeshift shelters. The city, a witness to its tumultuous history, had to adapt to this new reality, integrating displaced communities and forging a new identity. This tragic event left a deep scar on collective memory, but also a capacity for resilience and renewal that continues to shape Delhi today.
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
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Mapping the Pain
Explore iconic locations that witnessed the arrival of millions of refugees and redefined Delhi's post-Partition face.
Forgotten Archives
Decipher real testimonies and documents to understand the complexity of the 1947 exodus and its repercussions.
Quest for Reconciliation
Follow the trail of a message of unity and peace, beyond the scars left by the largest displacement in history.
Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it.
Understand so as never to forget.
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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