A city-wide Alternate Reality Game
Imagine a signal hiding inside a city; the ultimate ghost in the map, haunting stations, gates and street corners, and watching everyone who walks past. This is the premise of OffGrid Delhi, a one-day, city-wide Alternate Reality Game for participants under 18. Part grassroots indie storytelling, part scavenger hunt, part urban legend, it sits at an intersection of puzzles, public places and the stories we tell about them. Some of what follows has been recovered, some is still missing. If you decode something we haven’t, or ESPECIALLY if you find the next clue before we do, please get in touch.
- The OffGrid Team
SIGNAL STATUS: online round, 1–7 November
Online Round: 1–7 November
Before the field game, the signal goes online. For one week, from 1 to 7 November, OffGrid Delhi will run a week-long online puzzle round that you can play from anywhere. It is open to students under 18 in Delhi NCR. Details on how to take part will be announced soon.
The Premise
Participants step into a connected fictional story, receive an opening clue, and discover how the mystery unfolds. No ARG experience needed.
Puzzles and physical missions take place at pre-approved public locations across Delhi. Teams follow designated routes, stay with their supervised group, and check in at every stop. The city is part of the game.
Entry 001: Clue Zero
The first signal was recovered scrambled. Turn the cipher wheel to decode it, then enter the location. This is a sample of the kind of challenge the game may include.
The Route
- Register. With parent or guardian consent. Final fee, capacity and details will be announced once confirmed.
- Get briefed. Receive the fictional premise, mission rules, approved route information and a safety briefing.
- Follow the clues. Decode messages and complete connected missions at designated locations across Delhi.
- Final mission. Use the clues gathered through the day to reach the story’s conclusion, with adult supervision throughout.
- Closing. Join the final reveal, check out safely, and share feedback.
Safety Protocol
- Parent or guardian consent required for every participant.
- Locations and routes assessed and approved in advance.
- Daytime activities only, with fixed boundaries and scheduled check-ins.
- Adult supervision and emergency procedures at all times.
- No mission requires trespassing or entering restricted areas.
- All venue and transport permissions confirmed before the event.
Questions
Who can take part?
Students under 18 living or studying in Delhi NCR, with parent or guardian consent.
Do I need ARG experience?
No. The opening briefing explains how clues and missions work.
Can I join as a team?
Team size and rules will be published with registration.
What is the participation contribution?
A contribution of ₹1000–1500 per participant is proposed. The final amount and what it covers will be confirmed before registration opens.
What is the online round?
A week-long set of online puzzles running from 1 to 7 November, played from home before the field game. How to join will be announced soon.
How long is the event?
One day. The final date, schedule, locations, capacity and mission rules are still to be confirmed.
Join OffGrid Delhi
Register your interest to receive updates. A parent or guardian must provide consent before an under-18 participant can take part.
Register interest · hello@offgriddelhi.com
One-day, under-18, city-wide ARG in Delhi. This is the last station.