Christchurch — Kate Sheppard's Secret Code
Uncover the hidden cipher Kate Sheppard embedded in Christchurch's landmarks to outwit her rivals and secure women's suffrage. Decode the voices that changed history!
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1893, Kate Sheppard, the fearless leader of New Zealand's suffrage movement, faced sabotage from powerful opponents in Christchurch
Christchurch — Kate Sheppard's Secret Code
You are a trusted aide to Kate Sheppard, in Christchurch, 1893, as she faces sabotage from powerful opponents.
Kate Sheppard, fearless leader of New Zealand's suffrage movement
1893: When Wellington Led the World
« All that separates, whether of race, class, creed, or sex, is inhuman, and must be overcome. »— Kate Sheppard, 1893
The Battle for Suffrage
The women's suffrage movement in New Zealand took root in the 1870s, closely linked to the temperance movement. Figures like Mary Ann Müller laid the groundwork by writing essays on the subject. The Women's Christian Temperance Union (WCTU), founded in 1885, quickly became a key driver, with Kate Sheppard at its forefront. They understood that to advance their social reforms, particularly prohibition, women needed a political voice.
Kate Sheppard orchestrated a series of massive national petitions, culminating in 1893 with the 'Great Petition' signed by nearly 32,000 women. Faced with overwhelming public and political pressure, Premier Richard Seddon finally supported the bill. On September 19, 1893, Governor Lord Glasgow signed the Electoral Act, making New Zealand the first self-governing nation in the world to grant women the right to vote. A triumph that resonated far beyond its borders, inspiring suffragettes worldwide.
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.
Ready to live this adventure?
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Practical info
Why this route?
Pioneer Spirit
Relive the determination of Kate Sheppard and the suffragettes who paved the way for equality.
Historic Vote
Explore Wellington's iconic locations where women's suffrage was won in 1893.
Unforgettable Legacy
Decipher hidden messages to understand the global impact of a New Zealand victory.
Equality is not a gift, it's a conquest.
Kate Sheppard, a vision for the world.
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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Discover the iconic locations where women's destiny was rewritten. Decipher Kate Sheppard's hidden messages to preserve her legacy and inspire new generations to uphold the values of equity and courage.
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