Newgrange — Solstice Secret
Uncover the lost code of Newgrange's winter solstice alignment. Decode ancient carvings at 8 sacred sites to reveal why the sun's beam hides a 5,000-year-old ritual secret before it vanishes forever.
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Over 5,000 years ago, Neolithic builders crafted Newgrange's passage tomb with astonishing precision: on winter solstice dawn, a sunbeam pierces the roof-box, travels 19 meters through the passage, an
Newgrange — Solstice Secret
You are a 20th-century archaeologist, commissioned by UNESCO in 1993 to document and preserve the heritage of Brú na Bóinne - Archaeological Park.
Your mission leads you
Uncover the mystery of Neolithic builders and unlock the secret of the winter solstice solar alignment in Newgrange, the heart of ancient Ireland.
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 adventure begins at the Brú na Bóinne Visitor Centre in Donore, Co. Meath, the entry point for the vast Neolithic site of Brú na Bóinne. This center, built to manage guided tours to Newgrange and Knowth, immediately immerses you in Neolithic culture through its exhibitions. Here, you'll discover the technologies and beliefs of the people who erected over 90 megalithic monuments in this Boyne Valley, marking the start of your exploration of the Neolithic Passage Tomb and the heritage of Leinster.
Approaching Newgrange, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1993, you face a Neolithic passage tomb built around 3200 BC. This 85-meter diameter mound, predating Stonehenge by 500 years and the Giza pyramids by 1000 years, is surrounded by 97 kerbstones. Kerbstone 1, adorned with spiral megalithic art, offers a first glimpse into the mysteries held by this site, a testament to the ingenuity of Newgrange's builders.
The interior of Newgrange reveals the architectural genius of its creators. Each year, at sunrise on the winter solstice, light penetrates through a specially designed 'roof-box' to illuminate the 19-meter long burial chamber. This precise alignment is not a coincidence but the result of advanced astronomical knowledge, making this Neolithic Passage Tomb a cosmic calendar. Your interactive visit to Newgrange allows you to visualize this sacred event, even outside the solstice period.
Continue your visit to Knowth, another Neolithic passage tomb dated around 3200 BC, the largest site in Brú na Bóinne. It stands out with its 127 richly decorated kerbstones, forming the largest collection of megalithic art in Western Ireland. Here, you'll observe lunar and solar motifs, recalling solstice alignments similar to those at Newgrange. The Knowth site, with its multiple satellite tombs, also reveals evidence of continuous occupation from the Neolithic to the Iron Age, offering a unique perspective on the history of the Boyne Valley.
Your thematic tour of Newgrange concludes, but you carry with you a deep understanding of these Leinster monuments, part of the Brú na Bóinne Archaeological Park. You have explored sites that are not just tombs, but masterpieces of engineering and astronomy, cultural landmarks for all of Ireland’s Ancient East. This interactive visit has allowed you to decipher the secrets of the Neolithic builders and appreciate the rich heritage of Newgrange with family or friends, an unforgettable experience for anyone looking for things to do in Newgrange.
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?
Celestial Alignment
Discover the astronomical genius of Neolithic builders and the incredible winter solstice phenomenon.
Megalithic Art
Unravel the symbolism of ancestral carvings on Newgrange stones, including the famous triple spiral.
Journey Through Time
Go back 5000 years and relive the era when this monument was a place of worship and science.
Unravel the mystery of the celestial alignment and preserve ancient knowledge.
The sun 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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Uncover the mystery of Neolithic builders and unlock the secret of the winter solstice solar alignment in Newgrange, the heart of ancient Ireland.
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