Heist of the Century: A 90‑Minute, Smartphone‑Led Escape Across Dublin 1

DUBLIN 1 CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Heist of the Century: A 90‑Minute, Smartphone‑Led Escape Across Dublin 1

An interactive, city‑wide heist led via your smartphone — meet Dan Rooney’s crew, solve puzzles, and try to blow the casino safe and get away before time runs out.

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Heist of the Century: A 90‑Minute, Smartphone‑Led Escape Across Dublin 1.

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Dublin 1
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Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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In Dublin 1 you’re not a spectator — you’re part of the crew. Over a tightly paced 90 minutes you’ll use your smartphone GPS to locate Dan Rooney’s pre‑filmed team, work with on‑screen and in‑game experts to crack codes and solve puzzles, gain access to a casino vault and, once it’s blown, race to escape with the loot within the allotted window.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

A smartphone‑driven, citywide puzzle

The experience runs across Dublin 1 and is navigated on your phone: follow a GPS map to meet Dan Rooney’s crew and unlock successive puzzles that push you toward the casino safe.

THE CAST

Meet specialists who guide the heist

Expect to encounter named characters — Jack Potts (your man on the inside), Wheels (the getaway driver) — alongside safe‑crackers and hackers who appear as part of the narrative to help you progress.

THE FINALE

A pressure‑soaked escape window

The climax centers on accessing and opening the casino safe; once it’s blown the game gives you a fixed, 15‑minute window to make your escape with the loot.

What the day feels like

What the Experience Feels Like

The Big Escape feels like stepping into a heist film that you help direct: you navigate the map on your phone, meet Dan Rooney’s pre‑filmed specialists who provide the next piece of the puzzle, and move deliberately toward the casino. The rhythm is puzzle, meet, act — culminating in a timed, adrenalin‑charged exit once the safe is opened.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits best — and who it doesn’t.

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Small friend groupsIdeal: the experience is structured around teams and is designed for groups of 2–4 people.
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CouplesWell suited: couples fit naturally into the 2‑person team model and can collaborate on puzzles and decisions.
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Large groups & partiesNot ideal as a single team: teams are capped at 2–4 people, so larger parties should expect to split into multiple teams.
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Solo travelersNot recommended as a single entrant: the format is built around teams of 2–4 people rather than solo participation.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

You will need a smartphone with GPS to follow the map and meet the pre‑filmed crew; ensure your device is charged before you begin.

Device Requirements

The route and interactions are delivered via your smartphone and GPS map — a compatible, charged device with working location services is essential.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape run?

The experience runs for 90 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The price is €48 per team (2–4 people).

How many people are on a team?

Teams are 2–4 people.

Where and how do we meet Dan’s crew?

You meet Dan Rooney and his team by following the GPS map on your smartphone; the team appears as pre‑filmed experts in the experience.

What do I need to bring?

Bring a charged smartphone with GPS enabled to navigate the map and view the pre‑filmed crew.

Is there a time limit after the safe is opened?

Yes — once the safe is opened you have 15 minutes to escape with the loot.