LIVERPOOL CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Race the Clock Through Liverpool to Save the Groom
A 90-minute, city-wide outdoor smartphone detective game in Liverpool where teams follow clues and crack codes to rescue a kidnapped groom; this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.
Race the Clock Through Liverpool to Save the Groom.
CSI Save the Groom is a city-wide, outdoor interactive detective game played on smartphones. Teams move through Liverpool deciphering riddles, cracking codes and tracking down suspects as they race against the clock to free the groom before his wedding — an urban scavenger hunt that blends puzzle-solving and teamwork in a public setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Smartphone-driven citywide mystery
Players use their phones to receive clues, unlock riddles and identify suspects while moving around Liverpool; the app drives the narrative and tracks progress as teams pursue the solution.
90 minutes to crack the case
The challenge is designed as a tight, 90-minute sprint—teams race against time to piece together clues and complete the final puzzle before the clock runs out.
Built for groups and celebrations
This city-wide activity is well suited to groups — including hen-party style outings — and is framed as a shared, collaborative experience open to participants of all ages.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
Expect a hands-on, conversational pace: teams receive prompts on their smartphones, move across public streets and plazas to investigate virtual and physical clues, and work together to decipher riddles and codes. The emphasis is on collaboration and time-pressured problem solving as the city becomes the gameboard for a single, focused 90-minute mission.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this fits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A charged smartphone is required to play; wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing for an outdoor city activity.
The activity runs for 90 minutes and is formatted as a single, timed city-wide challenge.
The published rate is £12 per person.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Save the Groom last?
The game is designed to run for 90 minutes.
How much does it cost?
The listed price is £12 per person.
What do I need to take part?
Participants need a smartphone to receive clues and play the interactive game; the event is held outdoors across the city.
Is this suitable for children or older participants?
The activity is described as open to all ages.
Is this activity for groups or individuals?
The format is team-based and well suited to groups and celebratory outings such as hen parties.
Will we be walking a lot?
The game is city-wide and played outdoors, so participants should expect to move around on foot as they follow clues.