DUNDEE ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
Gnasher’s Trail: A Beano-Fuelled, Family-Friendly Walk Through Dundee
A 90-minute interactive outdoor game that sends teams on a pre-set walking route through Dundee to solve puzzles and help Dennis and friends find the missing Gnasher.
Gnasher’s Trail: A Beano-Fuelled, Family-Friendly Walk Through Dundee.
Embark on a playful, family-focused walk through Dundee: scan a QR code to download the game, then follow a pre-determined route guided by the app as you solve child-friendly puzzles and follow clues featuring Dennis, Gnasher and other Beano characters.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Beano personalities guide the fun
The game is driven by familiar Beano characters — teams are digitally assisted by Dennis and his friends as they follow clues and complete challenges to find Gnasher.
A relaxed, family-paced urban walk
The pre-determined walking route covers approximately 2.5–3 miles and is estimated to take around 90 minutes for families with younger children; there is no time limit on the day, so teams can pause for snacks and rests as needed.
Designed to be accessible for most families
The terrain is generally flat (with one small incline), the game avoids steps, and it can be played by anyone aged 4+ when accompanied by a responsible adult.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
You begin outside the DC Thomson building and set off on a leisurely, app-guided walk around Dundee: at each stop the app supplies puzzles, questions and photo tasks tied to the Beano storyline, and hints are available if teams get stuck. Play is self-paced — it’s about accumulating points rather than beating the clock.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outdoor game suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A fully charged smartphone with the game downloaded, plus weather-appropriate clothing (waterproofs recommended). A backup battery/power bank is recommended in case your phone battery runs low.
You will receive a QR code after booking to download the game into the app. We recommend downloading the app and the game on Wi‑Fi at home (the download is around 200MB) so you don’t need data while playing.
Open the app at the starting point to begin; the app will ask for location access to guide you between stages and the game uses in-app hints for support if you get stuck.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the game take?
The activity is approximately 90 minutes; families with younger children may take 90 minutes to 2 hours, and there is no time limit on the day.
How long is the route?
On average the routes are 2.5–3 miles.
Who can play?
The game can be played by anyone aged 4+ as long as children under that age are accompanied by a responsible adult; puzzles are aimed at children around 6–10.
Is the game wheelchair accessible?
Yes — the terrain is generally flat with one small incline and the game does not use steps as part of the route.
Where does the game start and finish?
Start and end are outside the DC Thomson offices at 2 Albert Square, DD1 1DD; you do not need to enter the building at any point.
Do I need mobile data while playing?
You can download the app and game at home via Wi‑Fi (recommended). If you haven’t downloaded it beforehand you will need data at the start — the download is around 200MB.
What if we get stuck on a clue?
Hints and clues are provided in the app to help you progress if you get stuck.