CARLINGFORD ATTRACTION FIELD GUIDE
The Big Escape — Pull Off a Casino Heist Across Carlingford
A city-wide, interactive 90-minute team game where you follow a GPS map, meet pre-filmed accomplices and solve puzzles to crack a casino safe.
The Big Escape — Pull Off a Casino Heist Across Carlingford.
Adventure brief
The Big Escape — Pull Off a Casino Heist Across Carlingford
Join Dan Rooney and his crew for an exhilarating, city-wide 90-minute adventure in Carlingford: you and your friends follow a smartphone GPS map, meet pre-filmed members of the team, solve puzzles and crack codes in an attempt to pull off the Heist of the Century and escape with the loot.
Located in the scenic coastal town of Carlingford, The Big Escape offers a pulse-pounding challenge for groups seeking an adrenaline rush combined with brainpower. This adventure centers around an immersive, 90-minute escape room experience crafted by Dan Rooney and his team, designed not just to entertain but to test your teamwork and problem-solving skills. As you step into the dimly lit, detailed setting of a casino heist gone wrong, every clue you uncover, and every puzzle you solve, brings you closer to pulling off the Heist of the Century. The venue’s setting—a meticulously designed game room—captures the tension and excitement of a real-life high-stakes scenario, complete with hidden clues, secret codes, and interactive elements. The team-based gameplay encourages communication, quick thinking, and strategic planning, making it suitable for friends, families, or corporate groups. Located just a short drive from the vibrant city of Dublin, Carlingford with its medieval streets and coastal beauty adds to the thrill of your visit. The venue is known for its friendly, professional staff who ensure safety and enhance your experience with expert guidance. The Big Escape stands out in the local outdoor activity scene by combining thrilling narrative storytelling with tangible puzzles, offering an activity that’s fast-paced, fun, and satisfying for puzzle enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. It’s an ideal activity for those looking to challenge their minds while enjoying a unique adventure that mixes suspense, teamwork, and storytelling all in one compact, exhilarating session.
Route Schematic
Route Schematic: How the Heist Unfolds
A sequence of GPS-led meetings and puzzle stations leads your team from meet-up to safe crack to getaway.
Kickoff — Find Dan Rooney’s crew
Teams use a smartphone GPS map to locate and join Dan and his pre-filmed accomplices to begin the operation.
Meet the specialists
Along the route you encounter Jack Potts, Wheels and a range of safe crackers and hackers who provide assistance or clues to access the casino.
Crack the safe and escape
Blow open the casino safe; once the safe is open you have a 15-minute window to make your escape with the loot.
Teams are structured around groups of 2–4 people per team; participants should form teams within that size range.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A timed casino caper
The core of the experience is a staged casino heist: solve puzzles, gain entry with help from accomplices and open the safe — then race the clock to take the loot.
Meet Dan Rooney’s team of specialists
Along the route you encounter Dan’s pre-filmed crew — Jack Potts (the man on the inside), Wheels (the getaway driver) and a roster of safe crackers and hackers who assist your team.
Interactive, city-wide and competitive
Designed for small teams, the game is interactive and fast-paced: use your wits and local navigation to solve puzzles and beat the 90-minute clock.
What the day feels like
What it feels like to play
The Big Escape plays like a condensed heist film. Teams follow a GPS map on their smartphones to rendezvous with Dan’s crew, gather clues from staged contacts and work through a succession of puzzles that culminate in blowing the casino safe and a final, timed dash to escape with the loot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most out of The Big Escape
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
You will need a smartphone with GPS to follow the map and meet the crew; ensure it’s charged before you start.
The experience is guided via a smartphone GPS map that directs teams to meet pre-filmed members of Dan’s crew and puzzle stations.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does The Big Escape last?
The experience runs for 90 minutes.
How many people are on a team?
Teams are 2–4 people per team.
How much does it cost?
Team price is €48 for 2–4 people.
Where do we meet the crew?
Teams locate and meet Dan Rooney’s crew using the GPS map on their smartphones.
What happens after the safe is opened?
Once the safe is opened you have 15 minutes to escape with the loot.
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