Provo — Brigham Young's Lost Pioneer Code
Decode the secret cipher Brigham Young hid among Provo's pioneer landmarks to uncover his final prophecy before death—a message that could rewrite Mormon history. Solve it before it's lost forever.
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In 1877, as Brigham Young lay dying in his Salt Lake City residence, he entrusted a trusted aide with a final mission: embed a cryptic code revealing a hidden pioneer legacy throughout Provo, the thri
Provo — Brigham Young's Lost Pioneer Code
You are an archivist, dispatched in 1893 to the Brigham Young Academy campus in Provo, tasked with unearthing Brigham Young's lost spiritual testament.
Your mission begins
Immerse yourself in Provo, Utah, to decipher the secret code of Mormon pioneers and unravel the mysteries of Brigham Young, a visionary founder.
The story that haunts this land
Your quest for the Lost Pioneer Code begins at the Brigham Young Statue in Provo, erected on June 22, 1893, the founding date of Brigham Young University. Brigham Young (1801-1877) had a vision in 1875 for an academy in Provo, laying the groundwork for the institution you are exploring. From there, you can see the Abraham O. Smoot Building, constructed in 1891-1892, a Victorian red brick edifice listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Abraham O. Smoot (1815-1895), mayor of Provo and a Mormon pioneer who arrived in 1849, oversaw its construction, marking the beginning of a rich architectural legacy in Utah.
Your journey then takes you to the Maeser Building, erected between 1892 and 1893. This first permanent building of Brigham Young University, 30 meters long with its 20-meter central tower, is named after Karl G. Maeser (1828-1901). As the first principal of the Brigham Young Academy from 1876 to 1891, Maeser shaped a rigorous academic curriculum inspired by his experience in Germany, profoundly influencing education in Utah. You continue towards the Provo City Center Temple, opened on March 13, 2016, on the site of the Provo Tabernacle, which burned down in 2010. This temple, dedicated by Dieter F. Uchtdorf, is a symbol of the resilience and Mormon pioneer history of Provo.
The Abraham O. Smoot Building, which you encountered earlier, reveals its secrets as the administration building of the Brigham Young Academy. Abraham O. Smoot, a major local figure, played a crucial role in Provo's development and also oversaw the construction of the St. George Temple in 1877. This edifice, with its distinctive Victorian architecture, stands as a testament to the city's past and foundations. The Heber J. Grant Building awaits you next, constructed in 1925-1926. This former BYU library, in neoclassical style with its Ionic columns, honors Heber J. Grant (1856-1945), 7th president of the LDS Church from 1918 to 1945, who visited Provo for Mormon pioneer events.
Your exploration of the Brigham Young University Historic Campus continues at the BYU Museum of Art, opened in 1998. Housing 6,000 works of Mormon and American art across 4,450 m², this museum is a vital cultural center in Utah, incorporating sculptures related to pioneer history. Nearby, the Centennial Carillon Tower, erected in 1976 for the US Bicentennial, rises 60 meters. Its 52 bells, played daily, symbolize the progress of Mormon pioneers in Provo since 1849, offering a sonic perspective on the city's history. These sites mark the heritage of a Mormon Pioneer Heritage Site.
As you complete your circuit in front of the Jesse Knight Building, you will have unlocked the hidden chapters of Provo's history. This GPS scavenger hunt will have led you through monuments that tell the story of a vision's evolution, that of Brigham Young, into a world-renowned university. Every building, every statue, from the Maeser Building to the Provo City Center Temple, is a piece of a historical puzzle. This interactive tour of Provo allows you to understand the deep roots of Utah, from its built heritage to the influence of its founding figures, offering a unique perspective on this dynamic city.
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?
Pioneer Heritage
Delve into the history of Brigham Young University's early days and its visionary founders.
Educational Architecture
Discover how the iconic campus buildings narrate the institution's evolution and values.
Quest for Knowledge
Reconstruct a forgotten manifesto that guides the philosophy of a unique education, integrating faith and reason.
“To Learn Is to Grow.”
BYU's philosophy, a beacon for the mind.
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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