Conwy Walls — The Hidden Secret
Uncover the secret encoded in Conwy's medieval walls, built by Edward I in 1283. Decode cryptic mason marks and hidden posterns to expose a conspiracy that threatened the fortress from within.[1][2][5]
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1283, Edward I's master mason James of Saint George oversaw the frantic construction of Conwy's impenetrable town walls, encircling the new English stronghold with 21 towers, three gatehouses, and
Conwy Walls — The Hidden Secret
You are a royal archivist, personally commissioned by Edward I in 1283, tasked with documenting the completion of his formidable Welsh fortifications in Conwy.
Your mission: to ensure every stone
Explore Conwy, this medieval fortress in North Wales, where the ramparts of Edward I of England still tell the story of the 13th-century conquest.
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 the imposing Conwy Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site 1986. Built between 1283 and 1287 by Edward I of England, this major medieval fortress in Europe was erected in just 4 years, a remarkable feat for the 13th century. From the visitor center, a steep 50-meter path with several flights of stairs leads you to its 8 massive towers. You will walk along the restored ramparts, measuring the ambition of the King of England who, after defeating Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, Prince of Gwynedd, sought to permanently establish his dominance over North Wales.
Continue your exploration along the Conwy Town Walls, one of the most complete and best-preserved examples of medieval Europe. This almost uninterrupted 1.3 km circuit, also built between 1283 and 1287, encloses an area of 22 acres (10 hectares). It is punctuated by 21 regularly spaced towers and 3 fortified gates. The main access is via the stairs near Tower 21, on the castle side, leading to the two-towered Mill Gate, which once protected Conwy's historic royal mill. The section between the Watch Tower and the Wing Gate is currently closed for safety and accessibility improvements.
In the heart of Conwy, your route takes you to Aberconwy House, a major historic dwelling in the medieval quarter, witnessing urban life after the construction of Edward I fortifications. Nearby, Plas Mawr, a sumptuous historic mansion, offers a glimpse into Elizabethan architecture integrated into Conwy's medieval urban fabric. These buildings, though later than the conquest, illustrate the town's evolution under English protectorate, contrasting with the simplicity of early Welsh dwellings and providing distinctive architectural landmarks on your 1.5 km walk.
Your 1.5 km circuit introduces you to the Smallest House in Great Britain, a miniature historic dwelling and a major tourist attraction in Conwy town center. Then, you will pass through Llywelyn's Gate, a historic gate of Conwy's medieval defensive system, recalling the figure of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd. At the end of the route, the Conwy Suspension Bridge, a historic suspension bridge crossing the Conwy estuary, is a visible architectural landmark. Conwy Quayside, the terminus of the urban ramparts on the estuary side, reveals remnants of a historic spiral staircase and offers resting facilities, concluding your exploration of the Historic monument Wales.
This outdoor escape game in Conwy has immersed you in the heart of North Wales heritage. You have traversed 700 years of history, from the ambitions of Edward I of England to the remains of the walls, from medieval dwellings to Victorian bridges. The Conwy Town Walls and the Conwy Castle UNESCO are not just stones: they are the silent witnesses of an era of conquests and resistances. This Conwy scavenger hunt offers you a unique perspective on this medieval fortification Wales, leaving you with an intimate understanding of Conwy's history and its strategic role in North Wales.
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?
Edwardian Fortress
Explore one of Britain's best-preserved castles, a testament to Edward I's power.
Medieval Intrigue
Dive into a tale of conquest and rebellion, with Owain Glyndŵr's siege as a backdrop.
Secret Architecture
Unveil the hidden plan of James of St. George, the visionary master builder.
Stones speak to attentive minds.
The genius of the past awaits you.
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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Explore Conwy, this medieval fortress in North Wales, where the ramparts of Edward I of England still tell the story of the 13th-century conquest.
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