St Non's Well — Uncover the Healer's Secret
Decipher the ancient mystery of St Non's sacred well and the pagan symbols hidden beneath Christian stones. Solve the riddle of the five standing stones before the truth is lost forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
St Non's Well has guarded its secrets for over 1,400 years
St Non's Well — Uncover the Healer's Secret
You are a young apprentice healer, journeying to 6th-century Pembrokeshire, seeking wisdom and healing on the sacred lands of St Non and St David.
Your quest begins on the
Uncover the millennial secrets of St Davids, the UK's smallest city, and follow in the footsteps of St David, the patron saint of Wales.
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 St Davids, on the forecourt of St Davids Cathedral. Founded in the 6th century by St David himself, patron saint of Wales, this cathedral is the spiritual heart of south-wales-valleys. The current structure, with its west tower erected between 1220 and 1240, bears witness to centuries of devotion. It is here, by the River Alun, that a monastic community was established in the 6th century, transforming this place into a major pilgrimage site. Explore the 12th-13th century architectural details that tell the story of St Davids, a city whose historical importance transcends its small size, and discover the first clues that will lead you on the trail of St Non, the saint's mother.
Venturing from the cathedral, you discover the Bishop's Palace, a ruined episcopal palace adjacent to St Davids Cathedral. Built mainly in the 14th century, this Cadw-managed site was the residence of the Bishops of St Davids until the 16th century. Its partially restored remains allow one to imagine the opulent ecclesiastical life that unfolded here. As you wander through The Close and past St Davids Cross, the puzzles become clearer, directing you towards the origins of St David. The contrast between the palace's past grandeur and its current state underscores the enduring Welsh heritage and the resilience of this small Pembrokeshire town.
The path then leads you out of the city, towards the Oriel y Parc National Park Visitor Centre and Gallery, a stop that, although modern, serves as a gateway to the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This is a transition point before reaching the site of St Non's Chapel and Holy Well, traditionally the birthplace of St David in the 6th century. The chapel ruins, located on the coast, exhibit an unusual north-south alignment, datable to the early Middle Ages. Nearby, the standing stone 'St Non's Cross', inscribed with a cross in a circle, dates from the 7th-9th century, marking a site protected by Cadw since the 1950s. It's a place that anchors the narrative of St David in a palpable geographical and historical reality.
Near the chapel, St Non's Holy Well is a holy well renowned for its healing properties. Mentioned in 1717 by Browne Willis as being covered with a stone roof and benches, this spot still attracts visitors who toss coins for luck today. Its precise coordinates (51°52′21″N 5°16′06″W) attest to its historical and spiritual importance. This pilgrimage site offers insight into the ancient beliefs and practices of south-wales-valleys, inviting you to feel the serenity of the place before continuing to Porthclais Harbour, a sheltered port once vital for St Davids' trade and whose wall, restored by the National Trust, may date from the 12th or 13th century.
Your journey concludes by circling back to St Davids Cathedral, having explored the shores of Porthclais Harbour, a starting point for coastal walks. This 1.5 km route has allowed you to traverse landscapes that witnessed the birth and growth of the patron saint of Wales. By solving the augmented reality puzzles, you have not only uncovered the secret of the healer St Non, but you have also explored the rich heritage of St Davids, a city steeped in history and spirituality. This outdoor escape game in St Davids offers a unique interactive visit, revealing the layers of history and legends that shape Pembrokeshire.
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 architecture
Discover the architectural secrets of a unique cathedral, hidden in a valley for protection.
Spiritual quest
Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims and Saint David, the patron saint of Wales, in this sacred place.
Viking legacy
Understand how the city resisted the assaults of Norse raiders and protected its treasures.
Do the little things.
Saint David
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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