Todos Santos — Saints of the Oasis
Uncover the Jesuit saints' final refuge in Todos Santos oasis. Decode their hidden codes to expose a conspiracy that doomed their mission at world's end.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In the 18th century, Jesuit priests established Todos Santos as their last oasis stronghold in Baja California, a verdant paradise amid desert and sea
Todos Santos — Saints of the Oasis
You are General Manuel Márquez de León, returning in 1880 to your native Baja California Sur, tasked with a secret mission for the Mexican government.
You arrive at the Plaza del Pueblo
Follow in the footsteps of Franciscan pioneers and Mexican independence heroes, through the colonial streets of the Pueblo Mágico of Todos Santos.
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 story that haunts this land
Your journey in Todos Santos begins at the Plaza del Pueblo, the beating heart of the El Centro district. This open square, surrounded by historic buildings, has served as a gathering point for shops, cafes, and public events since the 18th century. It is here that the Franciscans laid the city's foundations. Your mission starts amidst this cultural vibrancy, where local life intertwines with remnants of the colonial era, offering an environment conducive to free exploration and the first revelations of your investigation into Baja California.
A short walk away, you discover the Misión de Nuestra Señora del Pilar, a historic church built in the 18th century. This edifice served as a Franciscan mission, a pivot in the evangelization of Baja California. Its colonial architecture integrates with the landscape of Todos Santos, acting as a visual landmark for residents and visitors. It is in this emblematic downtown location that you will solve your first challenge, deciphering clues hidden on the centuries-old facades that bear witness to the region's religious and historical heritage.
Your itinerary then leads you to the Teatro Cine General Manuel Márquez de León, an emblematic building named after the Mexican general (1826-1892), a hero of the war against the United States. This historic theater and cinema, located in the heart of downtown Todos Santos, contributes to the artistic and cultural character of the city. At this site, augmented reality messages reveal fragments of its past, inviting you to share photos and discover anecdotes about Márquez de León's commitment and the influence of this space on community life over the decades.
Continuing your exploration, you walk along Calle Juárez, a lively pedestrian street in the city center. Lined with art galleries, local boutiques, and commercial spaces, this thoroughfare is an integral part of the El Centro district of Todos Santos, with its picturesque architecture. The pedestrian-friendly atmosphere makes it an ideal place for challenges requiring careful observation. Here, clues hidden among the stalls and artworks invite you to interact with the environment, revealing secrets related to the commercial and artistic history of this Pueblo Mágico.
Your journey concludes near the Monumento de La Ballena, a symbol of local marine wildlife, located in downtown Todos Santos. This monument is linked to ecotourism and whale watching in Baja California Sur, an essential activity for the region. As a landmark for the challenges of your walking tour, it invites you to reflect on the balance between human history and the surrounding nature. Upon completing your exploration of Todos Santos, you not only gain the satisfaction of having unraveled the mysteries of your mission but also a deep understanding of the colonial heritage, cultural vibrancy, and ecological commitment of this unique place, a true thematic circuit in the heart of Baja California Sur.
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?
Colonial architecture
Decipher secret codes hidden in 18th-century Jesuit architecture
Historical cartography
Reconstruct maps of lost Jesuit missions in Baja California
Colonial treasure
Locate the secret register of wealth accumulated over 70 years of evangelization
Following the last Jesuits
Find Sigismundo Taraval's treasure
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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Follow in the footsteps of Franciscan pioneers and Mexican independence heroes, through the colonial streets of the Pueblo Mágico of Todos Santos.
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