CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham

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CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham

A smartphone-driven outdoor game in which teams race across the city to track suspects, solve riddles and crack codes to ‘save’ the groom.

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CSI: Save the Groom — a 90-minute, city-wide detective hunt through Nottingham.

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Location
Nottingham
Operator
Team Activities UK
Category
City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

CSI Save the Groom is a city-wide, outdoor interactive detective game played on smartphones. Teams move around Nottingham tracking down suspects, deciphering riddles and cracking codes in a timed challenge to free the groom before his wedding.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

A smartphone-led citywide mystery

Players use their phones to follow clues and piece together the case in an entirely outdoor, city-wide format — a lightweight, tech-forward way to turn Nottingham into a live crime board.

THE CHALLENGE

Riddles, codes and a race against time

Teams decipher riddles and crack codes while racing the clock to locate suspects and complete the scenario before the 90-minute limit.

THE OCCASION

Designed for groups — especially hen parties

Framed as a social, team-based activity, the experience is positioned as a hen party option and accommodates mixed-age groups for an accessible urban outing.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

Over roughly 90 minutes teams receive digital clues, move around the city and piece together the mystery by finding suspects, solving riddles and cracking codes — all conducted outdoors via smartphone.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this activity suits — and who it’s aimed at.

1
Hen PartiesMarketed as a hen party activity, the format encourages team-based fun and social play appropriate for celebratory groups.
2
All-Age GroupsAdvertised as suitable for all ages, the game is accessible to mixed-age parties looking for a casual, urban challenge.
3
Groups Wanting a Light ChallengeThe timed, riddle-driven format makes for a brisk, social experience rather than an endurance event.
4
Smartphone UsersBecause the game is delivered via smartphones, participants comfortable with basic mobile apps or web interfaces will get the most out of it.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

A charged smartphone is required to receive clues and interact with the game; the activity is city-wide and takes place outdoors.

Timing & Duration

The event runs for approximately 90 minutes and unfolds entirely outdoors across the city.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the experience last?

The game is designed to run for approximately 90 minutes.

How much does it cost per person?

The listed price is £12 per person.

How is the game played?

Teams use their smartphones to track down suspects, solve riddles and crack codes while moving around the city.

Is this suitable for hen parties?

Yes — the activity is presented specifically as a hen party option.

Is the activity suitable for children or mixed-age groups?

The experience is listed as suitable for all ages, making it accessible to mixed-age groups.

Is the game held indoors or outdoors?

The game is city-wide and takes place outdoors.