Lessay Abbey — The Spinner's Curse
Decipher the dark incantation that bound Jeanne Malobe's soul to Lessay Abbey. Uncover the folklore curse hidden in 8 sacred sites across the medieval quarter.
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In the shadow of Lessay Abbey, a mysterious figure known as Jeanne Malobe—the night spinner—wove more than thread
The spell of the nocturnal spinner
In the shadow of Lessay Abbey, a mysterious figure known as Jeanne Malobe—the night spinner—wove more than thread. Local legend claims she crafted a binding incantation, a formula whispered at midnight that sealed her fate and cursed the abbey grounds for centuries. Witnesses spoke of her distaff glowing with unnatural light, of words spoken in tongues no priest could sanctify. The abbey's monks recorded fragments of her spell in cryptic symbols scattered across eight sacred monuments within the abbey precinct and the surrounding medieval quarter. Your mission: trace Jeanne's path through Lessay's oldest stones, recover the hidden verses of her incantation, and break the curse before nightfall. The truth lies buried in the abbey's crypt, the pilgrim's chapel, the bell tower, and the forgotten shrines that mark her nightly rounds.
« On the Lessay heath, fairies dance in circles on the heather, and sometimes one sees the shadow of an eternal spinner. »— Georges Desdevises du Dézert, historian and writer born in Lessay
Lessay's Thread of Time
Lessay, a small Norman town in the Cotentin, is rich in a thousand-year-old heritage and tenacious folklore. Its Sainte-Trinité Abbey, founded in the 11th century, bears witness to its religious and economic importance throughout the ages. But beyond the stones, it is in its oral traditions that Lessay reveals its most mysterious soul, with figures like Jeanne Malobe, whose legend has been passed down from generation to generation, weaving a veil of mystery over its streets and heathlands.
The Doué de Vorvaye, a source of living water, is a central place in Lessay's tales, anchoring Jeanne's nocturnal activities. The Lessay Heath, a vast expanse of heather and peat, is itself the setting for many fantastic stories, where fairies and wandering spirits manifest on full moon nights. It is against this authentic backdrop that Lessay's fantastic stories come to life, deeply rooting the myth of the spinner in the reality of the town.
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.
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Places tied to your adventure — optional entries, totally up to you · per person
The Route
5-10 curated sites across the territory
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?
Mysteries of Norman folklore
Delve into Normandy's forgotten tales, where nocturnal spinners and heath fairies inhabit Lessay's myths.
Enchanting Augmented Reality
Let ghostly apparitions and ethereal symbols guide you, revealing Lessay's legendary creatures.
Immersive discovery of Lessay
Explore Lessay's iconic sites and hidden corners, transformed into a playground for a fantastic quest.
Weave your own legend in Lessay.
Discover Lessay's tales and myths by venturing into its most secret corners.
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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