Rock of Cashel — The Forgotten Sceptre
Uncover the hidden royal sceptre of the Munster kings, concealed on the Rock before Saint Patrick's arrival. Decipher ancient clues across sacred ruins to reclaim this lost symbol of power before it vanishes forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
At the heart of Ireland's ancient east rises the Rock of Cashel, once the mighty stronghold of the Munster kings from the 4th century
Rock of Cashel — The Forgotten Sceptre
You are a trusted advisor to King Cormac MacCarthy, tasked with recovering a forgotten royal scepter within the Rock of Cashel in the 12th century.
Your path traces
Delve into the heart of Cashel, former capital of the kings of Munster, where the stones of the Rock whisper the secrets of an ancient power.
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 for the scepter begins at the main entrance of the Rock of Cashel, this National Monument Ireland perched on a 90-meter limestone hill. This site, an ancient fortress of the kings of Munster before its transfer to the Church in 1101 by Muirchertach Ua Briain, is the starting point of your exploration. The Rock of Cashel, with its medieval buildings grouped at the summit, is a true emblem of Tipperary's heritage. Irish geological legend links it to Devil’s Bit Mountain, evoking primordial forces that sculpted this unique landscape for the kings of Cashel, inviting a new kind of Cashel visit.
Continue your investigation towards the Round Tower of the Rock of Cashel, built around 1100. This 28-meter high round tower, with its entrance 3.5 meters from the ground and Romanesque lintel, was used as a belfry and refuge. Typical of Irish Celtic towers from the 10th-12th centuries, it is crowned with an intact 8-angled cornice despite the centuries. It is here that the first clues of your Cashel scavenger hunt are revealed, connecting you to the ancient guardians of this historic site.
Your journey then leads you to Cormac's Chapel, dedicated to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Desmond, and built between 1127 and 1134. This Romanesque chapel, consecrated in 1134 by the Dalaigh, Bishop of Cashel, is a treasure trove of medieval frescoes and sculptures. Its 11.6-meter long nave holds secrets. Along the way, you encounter St. Patrick's Cross, a 10th-century Celtic high cross made of sandstone, moved in 1842 for protection. One side depicts Christ in Majesty, carved around 900-950, while a modern replica stands in the original location since 1984. These Cashel monuments are crucial milestones in your Munster thematic circuit.
The Cashel Cathedral, a Gothic cathedral built between 1235 and 1270 under Bishop William Fitzmaurice, marks an imposing stage of your Cashel visit. 39 meters long with a three-aisled nave, it was used until the 17th century before being ruined after its capture by Cromwell in 1647. Its remains bear witness to the power and conflicts that marked Cashel's history. Exploring its ruins, you discover elements related to the fate of the forgotten scepter, as part of your exploration of Munster's heritage.
Your investigation concludes at the Vicar's Choral Hall, a 15th-century house built around 1420 for the cathedral choristers. Restored in 2015 as a museum, this two-story structure houses medieval artifacts and exhibitions on the site's history. It is here that you assemble the final pieces of the puzzle, revealing the secret of the forgotten scepter. Beyond the walls of the Rock, Cahir Castle, 25 minutes from Cashel, built in 1142 by Conor O'Brien, offers another glimpse into the region's medieval fortifications, with its operational portcullis used in 'Braveheart' (1995), thus completing your Cashel circuit.
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?
The Legacy of Kings
Walk in the footsteps of the Kings of Munster and legendary figures like Brian Boru and Saint Patrick.
Medieval Masterpieces
Explore unique architectures, from the Romanesque Cormac's Chapel to the Gothic Cathedral, and the Round Tower.
Forgotten Chronicle
Decipher an ancient chronicle and piece together fragments of a royal history forgotten over centuries.
The past of Ireland's kings awaits you.
Will you find the Sceptre of Cashel before it's too late?
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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