Dunluce Castle — Galleon Secret
Uncover the cursed treasure of the Spanish galleon wrecked off Dunluce Castle during the Armada. Decode clan secrets, outwit rival thieves, and claim the gold before it claims you.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1588, as the Spanish Armada fled English fireships, a storm-tossed galleon from the Invincible fleet smashed against the jagged basalt cliffs of Dunluce Castle
Dunluce Castle — Galleon Secret
You are Sorley Boy MacDonnell, 16th-century chief of the Antrim clan, standing on the rugged Ulster coast.
Your destiny is tied to the Irish Sea. Your
Immerse yourself in the heart of Celtic legends and maritime mysteries of Dunluce, where a stranded galleon still whispers its secrets beneath ancient cliffs.
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 foot of Dunluce Castle, an imposing 14th-century medieval castle, transformed into the seat of the MacDonnell clan from the 16th century. Perched 30 meters above the Atlantic Ocean, this site is a strategic starting point on the Causeway Coastal Route. In 1639, part of the castle's kitchen was swept away by the sea during a storm, an event that marked the beginning of its abandonment. The kid-friendly discovery museum on site, accessible with a free audio guide via app, prepares you for the challenges that await you at this Northern Ireland tourism attraction.
The exploration then leads you to the Giant's Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1986, a short distance from Dunluce Castle. Here, 40,000 basalt columns, formed by a volcanic eruption approximately 60 million years ago, create a unique landscape. Accessible on foot along the north coast of Antrim, this iconic Causeway Coast location is often visited in combination with the castle ruins. Local legends link these formations to giants, and your journey invites you to unravel the geological and mythological secrets of this environment.
Beneath the foundations of Dunluce Castle lies the Mermaid Sea Cave, a sea cave accessible from the coast. This natural cavity is mentioned in stories as a secret tunnel or a potential escape route for the MacDonnell chiefs. The whispers of the ocean in this cave are said to carry the echoes of lost ships and sunken treasures. It is here that you might discover the first concrete clues about the galleon's fate, buried in the depths of this legendary Dunluce cavern.
Continue your journey to the Magheracross Lookout and Picnic Area, a viewpoint offering the best panoramic perspective of Dunluce Castle and the surrounding coastal headlands. This site, located in the immediate vicinity, is ideal for photographing the cliff-top castle and observing the horizon where so many ships have sailed, and sometimes sunk. It is by contemplating this vast marine expanse that you will begin to reconstruct the details of the shipwreck and visualize the route taken by the galleon before its tragic end off Ulster.
Your adventure concludes at Portrush West Strand, a fine sand beach in Portrush, about 5-6 km on foot or by bus from Dunluce. This beach, close to the explored coastal area, is where ocean currents could have deposited the galleon's debris and, with a bit of luck, some of its precious cargo. By completing this thematic circuit through Ulster's heritage, you will not only have discovered the tumultuous history of Dunluce and its surroundings but also pieced together the puzzle of a maritime mystery that has marked the Causeway Coastal Route for centuries to come.
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?
Historical Intrigues
Delve into the rivalries between Gaelic clans and the English Crown in the 16th century.
Sunken Treasure
Track the loot of the galleon 'La Girona' from the Spanish Invincible Armada, shipwrecked in 1588.
Mysterious Castle
Explore the surroundings of Dunluce ruins, witness to dramatic tales and changing fortunes.
Decipher the galleon's legacy!
The fate of a clan in the hands of the waves.
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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