Lewes — Battle of Lewes Secrets
Uncover the hidden codes and betrayals of the 1264 Battle of Lewes. Track Simon de Montfort's rebel strategies across Lewes' ancient sites to expose the king's desperate retreat and the true victor's plot.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1264, the fate of England hung in the balance during the Battle of Lewes
Relive the fury of the Battle of Lewes, where medieval England was plunged into bloodshed on May 14, 1264, forever changing the monarchy's destiny.
Step into the shoes of Simon V de Montfort, the leader of the rebel barons, as you prepare your decisive strategy against Henry III of England. Your mission: thwart royal plans and lay the foundations for the first English Parliament of 1265. At each stage of this GPS treasure hunt in Lewes, open your phone: Prince Edward's troops appear in augmented reality on the walls of Lewes Castle, coded messages from the barons are revealed on St Michael's Church's bell tower, and the Provisions of Oxford write themselves on the High Street's cobblestones. Over approximately 135 minutes of walking a 1.5 km route, you'll explore Lewes' historical heritage, from medieval Sussex to the ruins of Lewes Priory, at your own pace and without pressure. More than an outdoor escape game: an interactive tour immersed in over 750 years of history, with anecdotes revealed at each stop and confidential sites that classic guides overlook.
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
« By this victory, the younger son of the leader of the Albigensian Crusade put an end to the Barons' War and became the master of England. »— Herodote.net, Almanach Herodote, entry May 14, 1264 - Battle of Lewes
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the foot of Lewes Castle & Barbican, a Norman fortress built around 1070 by William de Warenne. This unique structure in England, with its two artificial mounds connected by a drawbridge, was the scene of King Henry III's defeat on May 14, 1264. You explore the 13th-century Barbican, a defensive work that protected access to the fortress. The castle museum, open since 1919, preserves artifacts from the Battle of Lewes and the Provisions of Oxford, key documents of the Second Barons' War in England. You feel the weight of Sussex's medieval history as you approach these walls.
A short walk away, St Michael's Church, a medieval parish church mentioned as early as 1288, offers a symbolic refuge. Rebuilt after the Battle of Lewes, it features a 15th-century Perpendicular English style bell tower, visible from the Barbican. According to local sources, it may have served as a refuge for civilians during the battle on May 14, 1264. This historic site in Lewes allows you to grasp the daily life and spiritual concerns of the inhabitants under royal threat. Your visit to Lewes continues towards the strategic heights.
You ascend Offham Hill, a strategic hill northwest of Lewes where Simon de Montfort positioned his troops on May 14, 1264. This natural height of about 80-100 meters gave a tactical advantage to the baronial forces, even though they were outnumbered (5,000 men against 10,000 royalists). It was the decisive battleground where the king's troops were pushed back towards the town. Accessible on foot from the town center, Offham Hill offers panoramic views of the valley and the historic battle route, immersing you in the military strategy of the era.
Back in town, you pass Anne of Cleves House, built around 1505. Although post-dating the Battle of Lewes (1264), this Tudor house, given to Anne of Cleves by Henry VIII in 1540, embodies the continuity of royal power in Sussex. This three-story brick and stone building is an example of 16th-century domestic architecture. The museum, open since 1923, located 200 meters from the castle on the historic High Street, allows you to gauge the evolution of monarchical influence and political legacy after Simon de Montfort's period.
Your journey concludes at Cliffe Bridge, a medieval bridge over the River Ouse, dating from the 13th-14th century and partially rebuilt after 1264. This strategic crossing point was crucial for royal troops fleeing towards Lewes Castle on May 14, 1264. Its historical width of about 4-5 meters allowed for the passage of cavalry and carts, and it remains a key element of the battle's military topography. By completing your exploration of Lewes, you have retraced the armies' route, understood the stakes of the Mise of Lewes, and touched upon the First English Parliament of 1265, a landmark of English heritage.
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?
Medieval battle
Relive the military tactics that changed English history
Prisoner king
Discover how a monarch became captive to his subjects
First Parliament
Explore the origins of modern parliamentary democracy
When history changed in one day
The battle that invented democracy
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, WhatsApp, 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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