The Charlottetown Conspiracy — Uncover the Secret Pact of 1864
Decipher the hidden negotiations and backroom deals that forged a nation. Solve the mystery of what really happened behind closed doors at the Charlottetown Conference of 1864.
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September 1864: Thirty-six delegates arrived in Charlottetown with a radical vision—to unite four fractured colonies into a single dominion
The Charlottetown Conspiracy — Uncover the Secret Pact of 1864
You are a discreet investigator, hired to uncover the hidden truths behind the Charlottetown Conference, September 1864.
Thirty-six delegates arrived in Charlottetown with a radical vision—to
The Conference that Invented Canada
« We must be prepared to discuss the question of a larger union of all the British provinces in North America. »— John A. Macdonald, September 1st, 1864
The Birth of a Nation
In 1864, British North America consisted of isolated colonies: the United Province of Canada (present-day Ontario and Quebec), Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. The American Civil War raised fears of northward expansion, while the colonies struggled economically. The Maritimes considered regional union to pool their resources.
From September 1st to 9th, 1864, the Charlottetown Conference brought together 33 delegates in Province House. John A. Macdonald, George-Étienne Cartier, George Brown, and Alexander Galt arrived from the United Province of Canada with a revolutionary proposal: create a transcontinental federation. Their compelling arguments transformed what was meant to be a simple Maritime discussion into the genesis of modern Canada. The resolutions adopted would lead to the Quebec and London conferences, culminating in the British North America Act of 1867.
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
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?
Parliamentary Architecture
Province House, cradle of Confederation, reveals its architectural secrets in the very room where modern Canada was born.
Founding Documents
Reconstruct the secret resolutions and diplomatic correspondence that forged the union of four scattered colonies.
Political Strategy
Uncover Macdonald and Cartier's maneuvers to convince reluctant delegates and thwart local opposition.
Where thirty-three men invented a country
Province House • September 1-9, 1864
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
Q01Concretely, how does it unfold outdoors?
You arrive in Historic Charlottetown downtown, open the link on your phone, the story starts. It's the modern outdoor escape game: audio narration, camera puzzles, final code unlocked as a team. No install. No need to book a time slot.
Q02Can we take a break mid-trail?
Of course. Stop at a café, have lunch, resume later: your progress is saved. Many players bake a meal break into the trail, especially with families.
Q03Do we need to be several people to enjoy it?
No, solo works very well. The outdoor escape game format in self-guided mode leaves room for introspection: read the story at your pace, hunt clues like a detective. 2-6 players is more social, solo is more contemplative.
Q04What happens if it rains in Historic Charlottetown downtown?
The game is playable in light rain — just keep your phone under a hood. For heavy thunderstorms, your code stays valid, you can postpone to another day at no cost.
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Reconstruct John A. Macdonald's secret strategy through the eight iconic Charlottetown locations where modern Canada's destiny was decided.
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