Invercargill — Moa Feathers Secret
Uncover the tohunga's hidden stellar map concealing the Moa's sacred spirit before its extinction. Decode clues across Invercargill to reveal the forgotten feathers' mystery.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the shadows of 15th-century Invercargill, as Maori hunters decimated the mighty moa, a wise tohunga foresaw the end
Invercargill — Moa Feathers Secret
You are a young Maori tracker, chosen by the wise tohunga in 15th-century Invercargill.
In the shadows of your time, as Maori hunters decimated the mighty moa,
The mystery of the giant bird: decipher a forgotten Maori prophecy
« Hold fast to the essence of the Moa, that the spirit of the land may live. »— Ancient Maori proverb (interpreted)
The Era of Moa and Early Humans
Around 700 years ago, the first Maori explorers, sailing from Hawaiki in their waka, reached the lush shores of New Zealand, or Aotearoa. They discovered an isolated land, devoid of terrestrial mammals, where unique fauna reigned, including the majestic Moa. These giant, flightless birds, reaching over 3 meters tall, were an essential source of food and materials for the early settlers. Their hunting was strategic and respectful, but human arrival marked the beginning of their decline.
The Murihiku region, where Invercargill is located, was one of the last to be settled, but quickly valued for its abundant resources. Maori legends are rich with stories of the Moa, not only as prey but also as symbols of the land's strength and antiquity. The disappearance of the Moa, within just two centuries of Maori arrival, remains a poignant testimony to human impact on a delicate ecosystem, and a lesson etched into the collective memory of Ngāi Tahu, the people of this southern land.
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?
Celestial Navigation
Use stars and cardinal points to decipher a Maori star map.
Ancient Legends
Dive into the narratives and cosmology of the Maori people, guardians of the land of Murihiku.
Vanished Ecosystem
Explore the legacy of a unique fauna, dominated by the giant Moa, now extinct.
The past is not dead, it sleeps beneath our feet, waiting to be awakened.
Uncover lost wisdom.
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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Your turn to play
Unravel the mystery of tohunga Rongo-mai-whenua's star map and reconstruct the Moa prophecy. Your quest will lead you through Invercargill's iconic locations, where each clue reveals a fragment of Murihiku's ancient history. Will you be worthy of the giant bird's legacy?
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