Edinburgh's Crown — Decipher the Stone's Secret
Decode the hidden conspiracy surrounding Scotland's Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny. Uncover why the Stone vanished and what Edinburgh's monuments conceal about royal power.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1296, King Edward I of England seized Scotland's most sacred treasures: the Crown Jewels and the Stone of Destiny
Edinburgh's Crown — Decipher the Stone's Secret
You are a royal archivist in Edinburgh, serving King James VI and I.
Your urgent task is to secure an ancient heritage under threat. Your mission leads you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets
Discover Edinburgh by deciphering the secret of Scotland's Regalia, on the very grounds of royal sieges and military parades that forged the nation.
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
« No one provokes me with impunity »— , Official motto of Scotland, adopted under Charles II in 1660
The story that haunts this land
Your quest begins on the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, a military parade ground since the 17th century, capable of hosting up to 8,000 soldiers. Landscaped in 1816 for the gatherings of the Royal Scottish Regiment, this vast expanse is the ideal starting point to understand the strategic importance of the city of Edinburgh. It is here that the Edinburgh Military Tattoo has taken place annually since 1950, attracting 200,000 spectators, attesting to the persistence of Scottish military traditions. You will perceive the echoes of soldiers' footsteps, preparing your mind for the exploration of Scotland's heritage.
Continue your investigation towards the Half Moon Battery, a semi-circular artillery battery built in 1540 during the English siege of James V of Scotland. Reinforced in 1573 during the siege by Elizabeth I's army, it offers a breathtaking view of Princes Street Gardens and the city of Edinburgh and Lothians. This site, a National Historic Landmark, embodies Scottish resilience in the face of invasions. Nearby, Mons Meg, the giant cannon forged in 1449 in Mons, Belgium, and gifted to James II of Scotland, stands. With its 50 cm caliber and ability to fire 195 kg cannonballs over 3 km, it was retired from service in 1681 after an explosion and has been on display since 1829, a symbol of Edinburgh Castle's past military might.
Your journey then leads you to the Royal Palace, built in 1617 by James VI for the birth of his son Charles I. This wing, redesigned by Robert Adam in 1783, houses the Honours of Scotland, hidden in 1707 to prevent their capture. It is here that the Scottish Crown, dating from 1540, was crowned. You are at the heart of Scotland's royal history, where the most important decisions were made and national treasures protected. St. Margaret's Chapel, the oldest building in Edinburgh, dating from around 1130 and founded by David I, is nearby. This 9 m x 5 m Romanesque church, restored in 1895 after being used as an arsenal in the 17th century, offers a striking contrast between medieval piety and the military use of the premises.
The military tradition continues with the One O'Clock Gun, a 105 mm cannon fired daily from Mills Mount Battery since 1861 at precisely 1:00 PM. This tradition served to synchronize the clocks of the city of Edinburgh, its shot being audible up to 8 km away. This punctual ritual testifies to the precision and organization that reigned over Edinburgh Castle. Leaving the castle, you take the Royal Mile, this historic 1.8 km street connecting Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace since the 12th century. It includes medieval closes like Mary King's Close, sealed in 1645 against the plague, and was renovated in 2012, offering a glimpse into the different eras of the city of Edinburgh and Lothians.
Upon completing your exploration, you will have covered an immersive thematic circuit through Edinburgh's heritage, from the Esplanade to the Regalia. You will have discovered the city's history through its monuments, anecdotes, and the stories of its kings such as David I, James II, James V, and James VI. This interactive visit will have allowed you to delve into Scotland's military and royal past, to understand the stakes of the sieges and the customs that shaped this nation. It is a walk through living history, an exploration of Edinburgh's monuments that will leave you with a deep understanding of this exceptional historic site.
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?
Royal Regalia
Explore the powerful symbols of Scottish monarchy.
Ancient Artifact
Follow the historic journey of the enigmatic Stone of Destiny.
Fortress Secrets
Discover the hidden corners and formidable defenses of the Castle.
Unveil Scotland's Destiny!
The power of kings is in your hands.
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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