Hill of Tara — Stone of Destiny's Secret
Uncover the Stone of Destiny's hidden curse that silenced its roar and doomed Ireland's High Kings. Decipher ancient clues across Tara's sacred mounds to expose the royal conspiracy before the throne falls forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
At the Hill of Tara, ancient seat of Ireland's High Kings, the Lia Fáil—Stone of Destiny—once roared to acclaim the true ruler
Hill of Tara — Stone of Destiny's Secret
You are a Tuatha Dé Danann druid, transported back to the Hill of Tara during the era when 142 High Kings of Ireland were crowned on this sacred land.
Your
Discover the Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings of Ireland and spiritual heart of the Celtic island for over 5,000 years, in the heart of County Meath.
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 Ráith na Ríg, the Fort of Kings, one of the two most imposing enclosures on the Hill of Tara. This circular monument, a relic of the Celtic period, was part of an archaeological complex spanning 2 km. It is here, on this Neolithic site, that the political and spiritual power of Celtic Ireland was exercised, defining the island's functioning until the 11th century. You start your journey in this historic center of County Meath, where the legends of the Tuatha Dé Danann mingle with the tales of the High Kings of Ireland.
Proceed to the Lia Fáil, the Stone of Destiny, a phallic coronation stone standing up to 1 meter above the ground. According to Irish mythology, the Tuatha Dé Danann introduced it to the Hill of Tara. Legend has it that the stone would emit a great roar upon contact with the legitimate king of Tara. It was on this site that 142 High Kings of Ireland were said to have been consecrated, offering a royal view of the entire Boyne Valley. As a seeker of ancient truths, you examine this 'Stone of Destiny' to decipher the echoes of the past.
The route then leads you to the Mound of the Hostages, a major archaeological monument and relic dating from the Neolithic period, part of the 5 circular enclosures of Tara. This tumulus, an ancient burial site, is one of the silent witnesses to the rites and beliefs that shaped Celtic Ireland. As you explore this site, you imagine the processions and ceremonies that took place more than 5,000 years ago, a key element of Irish Celtic heritage in Leinster.
Your exploration takes a turn with the arrival at St. Patrick's Church. According to legend, it was here that Saint Patrick presented the concept of the Trinity to the Kings, a pivotal moment that marked the conversion of Ireland. This Christian monument, built after the Celtic era, represents the encounter between ancient deities and the new faith. As you approach this church on the Hill of Tara, you observe the superposition of eras and beliefs, an essential aspect of the history of Tara and County Meath.
Your journey on the Hill of Tara concludes with an immersion in the remains of the Banqueting Hall and an observation of Cormac's House, where some visitors report having observed druidic practices. This Neolithic archaeological site, considered by many to be 'the soul of Ireland', has allowed you to traverse millennia of history. From the High Kings to the legends of the Boyne Valley, you have discovered the spiritual and political center of Celtic Ireland, an invaluable heritage in Leinster that continues to resonate through the ages. This visit to Tara is a true dive into Irish mythology.
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?
High Kings
Explore the history of the legendary rulers who reigned over Ireland from this sacred place.
Celtic Mysteries
Delve into the myths of the Tuatha Dé Danann and the conversion of Ireland by Saint Patrick.
Ancient Landscapes
Walk the prehistoric mounds and enclosures, witnesses to a forgotten civilization.
Reveal the secrets of the Lia Fáil and the legacy of Ireland's kings.
The past awaits your step.
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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Discover the Hill of Tara, seat of the High Kings of Ireland and spiritual heart of the Celtic island for over 5,000 years, in the heart of County Meath.
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