Tintagel — Merlin's Deception Unmasked
Uncover the sorcery behind Arthur's conception. Decipher Merlin's enchantment, expose Uther's treachery, and solve the mystery of how a king's lust rewrote Britain's destiny.
📱 1 to 10 phones · 1 team per phone · Independent codes
In 1137, Geoffrey of Monmouth penned a tale that would echo through centuries: King Uther Pendragon, mad with desire for the beautiful Igraine, enlisted the dark sorcery of Merlin to transform himself
Tintagel — Merlin's Deception Unmasked
You are Geoffrey of Monmouth, the medieval Welsh historian, in 1136 Tintagel.
Your mission: unravel the truth behind Uther Pendragon's deception and Arthur'
Immerse yourself in the heart of Cornwall, where Arthurian legend and medieval history intertwine with Tintagel's cliffs, the land of King Arthur's conception.
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
« Merlin carried the infant Arthur to safety through the cave. »— Alfred, Lord Tennyson, Idylls of the King, 19th-century Arthurian poem
The story that haunts this land
Your journey begins at the foot of Tintagel Castle, whose ruins primarily date from the 13th century, built under Richard, Earl of Cornwall. It is here, on this rocky Tintagel Island peninsula, that Geoffrey of Monmouth identified the site of King Arthur's conception in 1136. Evidence of early medieval occupation (5th-7th centuries) on the site reminds you that the history of this place predates the medieval fortress, now managed by English Heritage and accessible via steep steps and rocky paths, by several centuries.
Nearby, Bossiney Castle, a 12th-13th century Norman fortress, offers a contrast. Less preserved than Tintagel Castle, this motte-and-bailey castle testifies to the defensive architecture of the medieval period in Cornwall. Its presence allows you to understand the strategic importance of the region in the Middle Ages, and to grasp the evolution of fortifications that have marked the landscape, from early earthworks to the imposing stone constructions you explore in Tintagel.
Continue towards St Materiana's Church, in the village of Tintagel. This historic parish church, dedicated to Saint Materiana, a 5th-6th century Breton virgin saint, is an example of the region's medieval religious heritage. Its typical Cornish church architecture, with its historic cemetery, reflects medieval and post-medieval periods. It connects you to the faith and communities that lived on this Atlantic coast, long before the legends popularized by Tennyson.
Your route then leads you to Rocky Valley, a coastal valley with dramatic rock formations, offering panoramic views of the Cornish coast. Along the way, you cross the Tintagel Bridge, a modern bridge built by English Heritage connecting the mainland to Tintagel Island, replacing older, difficult access points. This bridge is a mandatory crossing to explore the main archaeological sites and Merlin's Cave, a 100-meter long natural tunnel, where a sculpture of a sleeping Merlin, carved in 2011 by Peter Graham, has watched over the site since February 2011.
Finally, at Tintagel Head and Tintagel Island, you contemplate the dramatic rocky peninsula. It is here, beneath the rocks supporting the castle, that Merlin's Cave connects Tintagel Haven to West Cove, traversable at low tide. Alfred, Lord Tennyson's Arthurian poem Idylls of the King made this place famous, where Merlin is said to have carried the infant Arthur to safety. This walking exploration in Cornwall offers a unique perspective on the literary heritage and early medieval archaeology, blending attested history with narratives that continue to shape legend.
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?
Literary hoax
Discover how an Oxford monk invented Britain's most famous legend
Legendary geography
Explore the real places that inspired fictional Arthurian topography
Invented dynasties
Trace the fantastical genealogy of Uther Pendragon and his son Arthur
The most brilliant hoax
of the British Middle Ages
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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Immerse yourself in the heart of Cornwall, where Arthurian legend and medieval history intertwine with Tintagel's cliffs, the land of King Arthur's conception.
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