Tintagel — Uncover Arthur's Lost Fortress
Decipher the mystery of King Arthur's birthplace. Excavate clues hidden in 5th-century ruins, medieval legends, and a fortress lost to time—and uncover who truly ruled Tintagel's windswept shores.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
For centuries, Tintagel Castle has been shrouded in myth
Tintagel — Uncover Arthur's Lost Fortress
You are a curious scholar, following in the footsteps of Geoffrey of Monmouth, in 12th century Britain.
Your mission: to uncover tangible traces of a lost kingdom, within a major
Delve into the mists of Cornwall, where 13th-century ruins and Arthurian legends intertwine on Tintagel's cliffs.
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 quest begins at the Tintagel Castle Visitor Centre, the starting point for this exploration of Tintagel's medieval castle. You follow in the footsteps of Richard, Earl of Cornwall, who initiated the construction of this fortress in the 13th century. The site has been associated with the legends of King Arthur since the 12th century, a connection reinforced by Geoffrey of Monmouth in his 'Historia Regum Britanniae'. Ascending the paths, you traverse a historic monument in England, a fortress perched on a rocky promontory overlooking the sea, offering immediate immersion in the past.
The Tintagel Castle Footbridge, completed in 2019, is your bridge to history. This contemporary structure connects the mainland to the castle island, offering views of the North Cornish coast. It leads you directly to the remains where the medieval Great Hall from the 13th century still stands, a testament to past power. Crossing it, you access the statue of Arthur, a symbolic landmark that recalls the mention of the legendary king in Geoffrey of Monmouth's accounts, a pillar of Arthurian legend.
The exploration continues with the discovery of Merlin's Cave, a natural grotto integrated into the Tintagel Castle site and intimately linked to the wizard's legend. Then, the Artognou Stone, a key archaeological artifact, offers a glimpse into ancient inscriptions and the site's history. These elements, essential for understanding Tintagel Castle's history, are crucial steps in your journey and immerse you in the past of this archaeological site. This is where myth and archaeology converge.
Leaving the castle ruins, your path leads you to St Materiana's Church, a historic church in Tintagel. This traditional parish church is a landmark of local religious heritage and a stop on the Arthurian discovery trail, offering a contrast to the military remains. Next, Rocky Valley, a major geomorphological site, reveals a rugged coastal landscape characteristic of the region. This natural rocky valley of Tintagel is a reminder of the raw beauty and British coastal heritage, far from myths, but rooted in geographical reality.
This thematic circuit in Tintagel will have allowed you to visit the heritage of Southwest England, from 13th-century ramparts to natural landscapes. You have explored a medieval castle in Cornwall, discovered sites associated with the legend of King Arthur, and walked in the footsteps of historical and legendary figures. This itinerary offers a unique perspective on the history of Tintagel, blending archaeological reality with the narratives that have shaped collective imagination. An interactive visit to Tintagel, where every stone whispers a story.
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?
Mythical Castle
Explore the 13th-century castle ruins, built for the glory of King Arthur.
Merlin's Cave
Discover the wizard's legendary lair, linked to Arthur's conception.
Archaeological Secrets
Uncover recent discoveries of a post-Roman Celtic royal site.
Every legend hides a spark of truth.
Decipher the past to understand the present.
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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