Dunfermline — The King's Heart
Uncover the mystery of Robert the Bruce's missing heart in Dunfermline. Decode clues hidden at the abbey and palace to reveal its secret resting place before a shadowy faction claims it forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1329, Robert the Bruce, Scotland's warrior king, was laid to rest in Dunfermline Abbey, but his heart was removed for a crusade—a sacred relic symbolizing his unyielding spirit
Dunfermline — The King's Heart
You are David I, King of Scotland, in 12th-century Dunfermline, Ancient Capital of Scotland.
Your mission is to explore the town and seal your lineage's legacy. This
Delve into the heart of Royal Scotland in Dunfermline, on the lands where Robert the Bruce was crowned and buried, forgotten capital of Scottish kings.
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 journey begins in front of the Romanesque nave of Dunfermline Abbey, founded in 1128 by David I of Scotland as a Benedictine priory, then elevated to abbey status in 1150. This nave, built around 1150 and approximately 60m long, is the only remaining part of the medieval abbey church and offers a glimpse into 12th-century architecture. This royal site, former capital of Scotland until the 17th century, witnessed major events in Scottish history, including royal coronations and burials. This is where you will begin your exploration of this Historic Environment Scotland Category A listed site.
Within the abbey's perimeter, via an underground passage, you discover St Margaret's Shrine. This chapel, dedicated to Saint Margaret of Scotland, was built around 1450 on the site of her death in 1093 and restored in 1893. Margaret, Queen Consort of Scotland (1045-1093), was canonized in 1250 by Pope Innocent IV, making this a significant pilgrimage site. Nearby, Dunfermline Abbey Cemetery, opened in 1855, contains 10,000 graves and Category C listed monuments since 1971, testifying to Dunfermline's importance in the Victorian era.
Adjacent to the abbey are the remains of Dunfermline Palace, a former royal residence built from the 14th century. This palace was the birthplace of Charles I in 1600, and its 16th-century royal apartments were used until the 17th century, before the Union of the Crowns. Partially restored in 1683 by Charles II, the palace was abandoned after 1650, but its ruins tell the story of the continuous royal presence in Dunfermline, a key site for Fife's heritage.
Crossing the Pittencrieff glen, about 500m on foot from the abbey, you reach Pittencrieff Park. This 62-acre park, donated to the town in 1902 by Andrew Carnegie, houses Malcolm Canmore's Tower. These ruins of an 11th-century tower are attributed to King Malcolm III (1058-1093), the founder of the royal lineage in Dunfermline, and represent a direct link to the origins of Scottish royalty even before the abbey's foundation, offering insight into the history of Dunfermline.
Your journey concludes with the Robert the Bruce Statue, erected in 1929 at the western entrance of the abbey and sculpted by Alexander Carrick. This 4.5m bronze equestrian statue commemorates Robert the Bruce (1274-1329), crowned king in 1306 and buried in 1329 in the abbey, whose tomb was opened in 1818 revealing a 1.83m skeleton. This monument celebrates the victory of Bannockburn in 1314 and the legacy of this iconic king. By exploring Dunfermline, you leave with a deep understanding of this UNESCO tentative list royal burgh and its central role in Scottish history, a true immersion in Fife's 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?
Royal legends
Delve into the epic tales of Scotland's kings and queens, whose destinies are forever linked to Dunfermline and its abbey.
Chivalric epic
Follow the journey of Robert the Bruce's heart, a heroic voyage through crusades and medieval battles.
Forgotten burials
Investigate the mysteries of royal tombs and the rediscovery of Bruce's skeleton, revealing secrets buried beneath the stones.
Kings never truly die, their spirit lives on.
Decode Robert the Bruce's last wish.
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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Delve into the heart of Royal Scotland in Dunfermline, on the lands where Robert the Bruce was crowned and buried, forgotten capital of Scottish kings.
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