Heist by GPS: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Escape through Cambridge

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Heist by GPS: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Escape through Cambridge

A smartphone‑led, interactive 90‑minute urban puzzle in which teams meet a pre‑filmed crew and race to crack a casino heist—this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

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Heist by GPS: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Escape through Cambridge.

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

Join Dan Rooney and a cast of criminal masterminds for The Big Escape — Cambridge, an urban, smartphone‑guided romp that turns the city into the stage for the Heist of the Century. Over 90 minutes you use a GPS map on your phone to meet Dan’s crew of experts, follow their leads across Cambridge, solve puzzles and crack the casino safe before you have just 15 minutes to escape with the loot.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

A city‑scale, interactive heist

This is an immersive puzzle race: teams follow a smartphone GPS map to rendezvous with pre‑filmed crew members, decode clues, and ultimately blow open a casino safe — all within a tight 90‑minute window.

THE CAST

Meet Dan Rooney’s expert crew

Along the route you encounter characters such as Jack Potts (the man on the inside), Wheels the getaway driver, and a succession of safe‑crackers and hackers who help push the plot forward.

THE RACE

A timed finale with real stakes

Once the safe is opened the clock tightens: teams have 15 minutes to escape with the loot, making the concluding minutes a sprint of coordination and quick thinking.

What the day feels like

What it feels like

The Big Escape unfolds like a cinematic game: you and your small team navigate Cambridge by smartphone, meet pre‑filmed members of Dan Rooney’s crew at plotted points, assemble tools and hints from each encounter, then race to crack the casino safe and flee with the loot before time runs out.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most out of the experience — and who should think twice.

1
Small groups of friendsIdeal: the game is built for teams and rewards close coordination; pricing and play are structured around 2–4 person teams.
2
Families with older childrenGood fit: the listed format notes suitability for all ages, making this an accessible, family‑friendly urban adventure.
3
Solo travelersBorderline: activity is structured around teams of 2–4, so solo travelers may need to pair up with others to participate.
4
Corporate or mixed groupsAppropriate for small corporate teams or groups that can split into multiple teams of 2–4 to compete head‑to‑head.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

A charged smartphone with GPS is required — the game uses a smartphone map to locate and meet the crew.

Technology & Battery

You will navigate and meet pre‑filmed crew members using your phone; bring a charger or battery pack to ensure your phone lasts the full experience.

On the Move

Expect to walk between public meeting points around the city while following the smartphone map.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape - Cambridge take?

The full experience lasts 90 minutes.

How many people are on a team and what does it cost?

Teams are 2–4 people; the team price is £44.

What do I need to bring?

A smartphone with GPS is required to follow the map and meet the crew.

Where do we meet the crew?

You locate and meet Dan Rooney’s crew using the GPS map on your smartphone.

What happens after the safe is opened?

Once the safe is blown open teams have 15 minutes to escape with the loot.