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Isle of Wight Follies is more than a game — it's a creative writing movement. Join Follies Creatives for £10/month and access weekly Zoom workshops, story prompts, and guided support via Write Publish Books. Open to all, on or off the island — this is your invitation to write, explore, and imagine.

Discover how Isle of Wight businesses are transforming into magical SideQuests in the island’s most immersive treasure hunt. From beer gardens to cafés, local venues are attracting families and explorers with NFC-powered clues and mythical fun. No setup fee, just one plan and a steady stream of adventurers through your doors.

I joined Isle of Wight Follies with my kids for a cheap weekend out, I never imagined it would change my life. Within months, I was earning over £2,000 a month as a Quartermaster, helping local businesses and sharing a game I genuinely loved. No targets, no shifts, just imagination, conversations, and a little mythical magic. Here’s how it all unfolded.

Become a Gamesmaster in Isle of Wight Follies. Find local businesses to join the quest, earn a £15 reward, get a free week of play, and shape the next mythical hunt. Expand the realm.

The Isle of Wight Treasure Hunt is levelling up! From 1st July, magical NFC tech (Nearly Found Cryptids) is being added to real-world locations. Scan, discover, and unlock hidden story content. Buy a game pass before 15 July to get a free upgrade to a month of adventure. Pre-order the Prepared Pack for 3 months. Don’t forget, the full book is free to read on Amazon Kindle!

Discover how Isle of Wight Follies evolved, reward for early adopters, new features, collectable cards, and what’s coming next for questers and explorers!

Follies Collectable Cards bring the magic of the Isle of Wight to your pocket. Earn these unique cards by exploring island businesses, each card featuring a mythical creature, a location, and a local story. With rare variants and special rewards, every card collected is a new adventure—start your quest, find evidence, and become part of island legend today.

They’ve been called the Men in Black, the Shadow Watchers, and the Mystery Mob — but officially, they're the F.O.L.L.I.E.S: Federation Of Legendary Lore Investigation & Evidence Specialists. From chasing cryptids to cloud-gazing mishaps, this immortal team of myth-trackers keeps legendary chaos in check... most of the time. Uncover the origins of the organisation more curious than the creatures they chase.

What started as a dragon in a short story became a full-blown Isle of Wight mythical adventure game, complete with QR codes, collectable evidence bags, satirical news, and real-world business quests. But here’s the twist: it was all built by one person. Discover the story behind the Follies, a magical blend of folklore, tourism, and one very determined imagination.

How would you like to earn money by helping the Isle of Wight thrive? The Follies Affiliate Programme lets you do just that—support local businesses, encourage storytelling, and get paid along the way. No targets. No micromanagement. Just myth, magic, and marketing. If you can recommend a printer, you can recommend a Follies plan, and that means you can earn. Simple.

FREE BOOK to Start your Isle of Wight Follies Quest with Kindle Unlimited! Read the tales, find clues, and explore 44 creature locations across the island.

Low-cost family days out! Ignite magical imaginations on the Isle of Wight. Scan, track & explore the lands of mythical creatures. Your kids will love it.

Dating on the Isle of Wight has never been so... otherworldly. From undead romantics to thunderous heartbreaks, even dragons are giving lonely hearts a go.

Paul thought it was just another directory listing—until he saw the Sphinx. What followed was a journey from scepticism to adventure, as his café became part of the Isle of Wight Follies: an immersive, storytelling-based marketing platform that brings families to your door and turns businesses into legends.

The Isle of Wight Follies is more than a story — it’s an island-wide adventure where 44 mythical creatures have broken free from the pages of a book and now roam the real world. Scan codes, collect evidence, visit supporting businesses, and report your sightings. It’s the ultimate way to explore the island through imagination and discovery.

Join the DIY Book Publishing Group in Ryde, Isle of Wight. Discover collaborative workshops, self-publishing advice, book marketing support, and a vibrant community of local writers. Perfect for new and experienced authors, learn, connect, and publish your book with confidence.

SAOR Fitness is Ryde’s antidote to gym culture—offering outdoor group workouts rooted in freedom, nature, and real connection. Train in open spaces, from beaches to parks, with sessions designed for all abilities. No mirrors, no pressure—just honest effort and a reminder of what it means to move, breathe, and feel alive outdoors.

Tired of generic directories that don’t drive footfall? Isle of Wight Follies offers an immersive storytelling platform connecting local businesses with visitors through interactive quests, QR codes, and social engagement, turning casual curiosity into real customers and memorable experiences.

It starts with a strange map and a whisper of magic—then leads you through a book, a website, and the real Isle of Wight. This is Isle of Wight Follies: an island-wide mythological adventure that begins on the page and ends on the path. With 44 creatures to discover, a puzzle to unlock access, and real-world trails to follow, this is more than a game. It's your entry into a mythical island.

Discover the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Walks, a stunning 67-mile walk. From breathtaking sea views and towering chalk stacks, and more.