Miami — The Exiles' Secret Network
Uncover the hidden network of Cuban exiles who resisted the Revolution from Miami’s Little Havana.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 1960s, thousands of Cubans fled their island after the Revolution, finding refuge in Miami’s Little Havana
Miami — The Exiles' Secret Network
You are an investigative reporter in present-day Miami, digging into the untold stories of the Cuban exile community.
In the 1960s, thousands of Cubans fled their island after the Revolution
1959 — When Fidel Castro seized power, the exodus began
« Nous reviendrons à Cuba avec la bannière de la liberté et de la démocratie »— José Miró Cardona, discours du 23 mars 1961
Cuban Exile and the Transformation of Miami
In 1958, Miami had 290,000 inhabitants. The Cuban Revolution of January 1, 1959 changed everything. From the first months of the Castro regime, a first wave of exiles — the political and economic elite of the island — crossed the 144 kilometers separating Havana from Key West. These first refugees, convinced they would return quickly, temporarily settled in the Riverside neighborhood, later renamed Little Havana. José Miró Cardona, former dean of the University of Havana and Castro's brief Prime Minister, founded the Cuban Revolutionary Council on March 22, 1961.
The failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion (April 17-19, 1961) transformed temporary exile into permanent settlement. Miami became the nerve center of anti-Castro opposition. Radio Swan broadcast from the Keys, newspapers Patria and Bohemia Libre had circulations of 50,000, Alpha 66 and the L Commandos organized raids. In 1980, the Mariel exodus brought 125,000 new Cubans. Miami then had 1.6 million inhabitants, 40% of Hispanic origin — the revolution had created a new city.
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?
Radio war
Crack the codes of Radio Swan and clandestine stations linking Miami to Havana
Maritime raids
Follow the secret routes of Alpha 66 and the L Commandos across the Florida Straits
CIA espionage
Discover the secret training of Cuban infiltrators in Florida universities
Every exile carries their homeland in their heart
Miami, 1959-1980
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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Unravel the conspiracy that transformed Miami into the capital of Cuban exile. Between Little Havana and Biscayne Bay, reveal how a generation of exiles organized resistance against Castro from Florida's streets for twenty years.
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