Raglan Castle — Secrets of the Siege
Uncover the hidden treason that doomed Raglan Castle during its brutal 1646 siege. Decode clues from the ruins to expose the traitor's identity and claim the lost Royalist treasure before it's gone forever.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1646, as the English Civil War raged, Raglan Castle stood as the last great Royalist stronghold in Wales
Raglan Castle — Secrets of the Siege
You are a loyal messenger to the 2nd Marquis of Worcester, Edward Somerset, in Raglan, Wales, during the siege of 1646.
You carry a vital message for the
Dive into 1646, in the heart of Wales, as the siege of the last Royalist stronghold is about to change the history of the Anglo-Welsh border.
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 front of Raglan Castle, a Scheduled Ancient Monument and a Cadw managed site. This edifice, started in 1435, is one of the last medieval fortified castles built in Wales. You stand before the impressive circular Great Tower, surrounded by its shield-shaped moat, once accessible by a rare drawbridge in Great Britain. In 1646, this same drawbridge was the focal point for Parliamentarians, whose mortars, like the famous 'Roaring Meg', pounded the Royalist defenses. You must find a way to breach these fortifications to deliver your message to the Marquis.
Continuing your mission within Raglan Castle, you explore the remains of this Royalist siege. On August 19, 1646, the castle surrendered after weeks of intense bombardment. Imagine the view from a window of the noble family members, witnessing the fall of the final defenses as the castle, owned by the 1st Marquis of Worcester, William Somerset, and then his son Edward Somerset, succumbed. The damage inflicted in the 19th century by farmers recycling stones for surrounding walls testifies to the violence of the fighting and the decline of this fortress, once a symbol of power on the Anglo-Welsh border.
Your quest then leads you to St Cadoc's Church, the historic parish church of Raglan, located in the immediate vicinity of the castle. This church, potentially dating from the Middle Ages, has served the local community around the castle for centuries. It bore witness to the dramatic events of 1646, offering spiritual refuge to the inhabitants of the medieval village of Raglan. Amidst these ancient walls, you will search for a hidden clue, perhaps a secret message concealed by a loyalist parishioner, far from the eyes of the Parliamentarian troops patrolling the Raglan area.
As you head towards the center of Raglan village, you discover the Raglan Market Cross, a medieval market cross that marks the old village market site, closely linked to the castle. This edifice is a silent witness to the historical commercial activity that revolved around the lords of Raglan, long before the siege. It was here that news spread, rumors circulated, and crucial information about the English Civil War reached the inhabitants of Raglan. Your message could be deciphered here, away from the gaze of the sentinels posted around the castle.
Finally, your journey takes you to Raglan Bridge, a historic bridge crossing the River Olway, a key element of the rural Monmouthshire landscape. It once connected the village to the castle, marking a vital access route for supplies or escape attempts during the 1646 siege. By crossing this bridge, you measure Raglan's strategic importance in the 17th-century conflicts. This circuit in Raglan, encompassing the castle, church, market, and bridge, offers a complete immersion in the history of this border site, a testament to Wales' tumultuous past and the secrets of the English Civil War.
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?
Unbreached Fortress
Discover the ingenuity of a castle's defenses, never stormed, only surrendered.
Royalist Plot
Dive into the heart of a plot to save the king's honor amidst civil war.
Echo of the Past
Follow in the footsteps of Cavaliers and Roundheads through places steeped in history.
Loyalty is a shield, even in the face of defeat.
A final message for the King.
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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