Missoula — Rankin's Hidden Manifesto
Decipher the coded manifesto of suffragist Jeannette Rankin, concealed in Missoula's landmarks. Uncover her radical secrets before they're lost forever.
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In the early 1900s, Jeannette Rankin, Montana's pioneering suffragist and first woman in Congress, forged her revolutionary ideas amid Missoula's University District
The Suffragist's Hidden Manifesto
In the early 1900s, Jeannette Rankin, Montana's pioneering suffragist and first woman in Congress, forged her revolutionary ideas amid Missoula's University District. But hidden beneath her public triumphs lies a forgotten manifesto—a fiery blueprint for women's rights laced with explosive calls to action that could have upended the establishment. Before her 1916 election, Rankin encoded its pages with symbols drawn from the very streets where she rallied supporters, stashing clues in plain sight to evade censors. Now, a century later, the final uncoded page has surfaced, revealing a map to its burial spot in the heart of the district. But rival collectors seek to suppress it forever. Race against time through historic halls, parks, and trails: solve Rankin's ciphers at her memorial in Rankin Park, decode messages tied to the M Trail on Mount Sentinel, and unearth hints at Fort Missoula and the Daly Mansion. Piece together the manifesto to expose her boldest vision—and claim the legacy she risked everything to protect.
« Je peux être la première femme membre du Congrès, mais je ne serai pas la dernière. »— Jeannette Rankin (1917)
Jeannette Rankin: A Pioneering Voice for Peace and Democracy
Jeannette Rankin (1880-1973) was born near Missoula, Montana, and grew up during a period of profound social change. She was a key figure in the suffragist movement, tirelessly campaigning for women's right to vote. Her election to Congress in 1916, four years before the adoption of the 19th Amendment, made her a pioneer and a symbol of women's determination to actively participate in political life. She distinguished herself by her independent spirit and unwavering commitment to peace, voting against the United States' entry into both World Wars, a courageous and often unpopular stance.
The influence of Montana's landscapes, particularly the majestic Ponderosa pine forests, is often cited as a source of inspiration for Rankin. These wild and resilient landscapes imbued her vision of a more just and peaceful society. Her commitment to civil rights, social welfare, and the preservation of natural resources was nurtured by her Montana roots. She left a lasting mark on American history, not only as a politician but also as a tireless activist for causes she considered fundamental, embodying the spirit of perseverance and innovation of the Wild West.
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.
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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?
Ecology and Heritage
Trace the profound influence of Montana's nature on a pioneer's political vision.
Civil Rights
Uncover the fierce struggle for women's suffrage and social justice through Jeannette Rankin's lens.
Unwavering Pacifism
Reconstruct the profound convictions of a woman of peace who defied the norms of her era.
The Voice of Ponderosa, the Heart of Rankin.
Dare for peace, stand for rights.
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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Dive into Missoula's history and revive the ideals of an extraordinary woman. The Ponderosa Manifesto awaits to be reconstructed by you, heirs of her vision. Are you ready to take on the challenge?
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