Winchester — Decipher Arthur's Lost Throne
Uncover the truth behind Winchester's claim to Camelot. Decipher medieval riddles, expose the conspiracy that linked a Saxon capital to Arthurian legend, and discover why a 14th-century Round Table still guards its secrets.
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For centuries, Winchester has whispered a dangerous claim: that this Saxon stronghold was the true seat of King Arthur
Winchester — Decipher Arthur's Lost Throne
You are a royal archivist in King Charles II's court, circa 1670, in the heart of Winchester.
Your mission: find evidence of Arthur Plantagenet's
Dive into the heart of Winchester, the ancient capital of Wessex, to decipher the secrets of a forgotten throne, where Arthurian legend intertwines with Anglo-Saxon history.
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
Winchester, the ancient Anglo-Saxon capital, opens its gates to you. Your first mission leads you to the Great Hall of Winchester, the main remnant of the Norman castle founded in 1066 by William the Conqueror. Built between 1222 and 1250, this 32-meter long hall witnessed historical trials, such as that of Walter Raleigh in 1603. Here lies the famous Winchester Round Table, a 5.5m diameter wooden painting commissioned by Charles II, dated between 1650 and 1726, which is crucial for your investigation into Arthur Plantagenet. Exploring this Historic Monument is a key step to understanding the links between monarchy and Arthurian legend.
Upon exiting the Great Hall, you discover the site of the former Winchester Castle, a royal residence until the 14th century. It was within these walls that Arthur Plantagenet was born in 1476. Although largely demolished after its siege in 1642 during the English Civil War, the strategic site still offers breathtaking views of the Itchen plain. Directly in front of the Great Hall, the Statue of Queen Victoria, erected in 1899 by Alfred Gilbert to commemorate her 60th reign anniversary, connects medieval history to the Victorian era. This thematic circuit in Winchester highlights the evolution of royal power through the ages.
Your journey then takes you to the Westgate, the only one of Winchester's seven medieval gates still standing. Dating from the 14th century (around 1340), its 2.7m thick walls even served as a prison between 1816 and 1819. This 15m high gate, with its loopholes, symbolizes the city's defense and resistance. The interactive visit of Winchester allows you to grasp the role of these fortifications. Your GPS scavenger hunt encourages you to observe architectural details, as every stone might hide a clue related to your quest for the lost throne.
Continue your visit to Winchester towards Winchester Cathedral, the longest Gothic cathedral in the world at 169m, built from 1079 to 1532. This potential UNESCO World Heritage site houses the tombs of historical figures like Jane Austen (1775-1817) and Saint Swithun (died 862). You will find over 250 tombs of medieval knights and bishops, as well as visible Roman foundations and an 11th-century crypt. Exploring this Grade I listed monument is essential to unraveling the threads of the past and finding information about the Plantagenet lineage.
Finally, your investigation leads you to the King Alfred the Great Statue, erected in bronze in 1901 by Hamo Thornycroft in the center of The Broadway. Alfred the Great (849-899), King of Wessex, reconquered Winchester from the Danes between 871 and 878, a foundational act for the English kingdom. Nearby, King's Gate, a 12th-century Norman castle gate, was used by Henry II. This walking tour in Winchester offers a comprehensive exploration of southeast England's heritage, a discovery of the monuments that shaped the history and legends of this emblematic city. Every vestige, every statue is an open page on Winchester's history, allowing you to solve the enigma of the Lost Throne.
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?
Arthurian Legend
Explore the myths of the Round Table and the knights of Camelot.
Royal Myth
Untangle royal propaganda from historical facts about Arthur.
Hidden Symbols
Decipher the codes left by Edward I and Henry VIII on the Round Table.
The truth behind the Arthurian legend awaits you.
What story will the Round Table tell?
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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