Kilkenny — The Witch of 1324
Uncover the truth behind Ireland's first witch trial: Was Alice Kyteler a sorceress or framed victim? Decipher clues along the Medieval Mile to expose Bishop Ledrede's conspiracy and reveal her hidden escape.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1324, wealthy widow Alice Kyteler faced accusations of witchcraft, heresy, and demonic pacts from Bishop Richard de Ledrede in Kilkenny
Kilkenny — The Witch of 1324
You are a Royal Investigator, dispatched by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to Kilkenny in 1324.
Your mission: uncover the truth behind the accusations against Alice Kyteler, an Hiberno
Step back to 1324 in the cobbled streets of Kilkenny, where Ireland's first witch trial sealed the fate of Alice Kyteler, a noblewoman accused of heresy.
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 investigation begins at Kyteler's Inn, Kieran's Street, verified address R95 DP00, the historic residence of Alice Kyteler, born in 1263. This inn-tavern, still open in 2026, was the starting point of the 1324 witch trial, the first documented in Ireland. Here, you collect initial testimonies, as augmented reality clues reveal the occult symbols Bishop Ledrede allegedly used to incriminate Alice. This starting point immediately immerses you in the context of the Kilkenny witch trial and Leinster's medieval heritage.
The route then leads you along St Kieran's Street, the main artery of Kilkenny's medieval quarter, also known as the Medieval Mile. Approximately 80% of your journey takes place under covered passages and archways, providing shelter from the rain and offering immersion in 14th-century urban planning. Here, you follow the footsteps of conspirators and accused, solving historical puzzles related to Alice Kyteler and Bishop Ledrede, connecting the key sites of the 1324 trial. This urban stroll is an exploration of Kilkenny's historic quarter.
Your quest continues towards The Tholsel, on High Street, Kilkenny's old municipal building. This administrative and judicial center witnessed the legal proceedings of the 1324 witch trial. In augmented reality, you reconstruct the official documents and decrees that led to Alice Kyteler's condemnation. Not far, St Mary's Cathedral, a major medieval edifice and seat of Bishop Ledrede's ecclesiastical authority, stands, visible from 'The Witch of Kilkenny' route, highlighting the religious involvement in the events of the time.
Passing through The Butter Slip, a historic narrow alley typical of the 14th century, you proceed towards Kilkenny Castle, built by the Normans in the 12th-13th centuries. The main residence of the Butler d'Ormonde family, this castle is where the drama of the trial reached its climax. Its parks contain ancient trees that witnessed the events of 1324. The documented alternative starting point, 10 The Parade, Kilkenny, R95 YRK1, underscores its importance. Finally, you reach Black Abbey, a Dominican monastery founded in the 13th century, a religious institution involved in the ecclesiastical prosecutions, offering insight into the Church's role in the 1324 witch trial.
At the end of this urban scavenger hunt, you will have explored the Kilkenny Medieval Mile, a pedestrian area approximately 1.5 km in circumference, preserving 14th-century architecture. This outdoor escape game Ireland will have allowed you to grasp the scope of Alice Kyteler's trial and the complexity of the powers at play. Beyond the digital puzzles and QR code navigation, you will take away a deep understanding of Kilkenny's history and its role in Irish history, a true interactive Kilkenny visit to the sites linked to Alice Kyteler and Bishop Ledrede.
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 Mystery
Dive into the dark beginnings of witchcraft trials in Ireland and their repercussions.
Obscure Justice
Investigate a trial where truth was sacrificed to jealousies and superstitions.
Haunted Places
Explore the sites imbued with the tragic history of Alice Kyteler and Petronilla.
The fire of superstition burns hotter than the pyre.
Untangle the threads of a medieval plot and deliver justice.
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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Step back to 1324 in the cobbled streets of Kilkenny, where Ireland's first witch trial sealed the fate of Alice Kyteler, a noblewoman accused of heresy.
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