Save the Groom — A 90‑Minute Detective Sprint Through Norwich

NORWICH CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Save the Groom — A 90‑Minute Detective Sprint Through Norwich

A city‑wide, outdoor smartphone game in Norwich where teams track suspects, solve riddles and crack codes in a timed race to 'save the groom.'

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Save the Groom — A 90‑Minute Detective Sprint Through Norwich.

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Location
Norwich
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 through Norwich using their devices to track down suspects, solve riddles and crack codes in a fast, competitive push to rescue the groom before the wedding.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

Smartphone‑driven detective play

Players use their phones as the primary tool to follow leads, answer riddles and break codes — the mechanics keep teams moving and thinking under a strict time limit.

THE SETTING

A city‑wide route through Norwich

The format sends teams around the city, turning public streets and squares into a live puzzle board as they hunt suspects and stitch clues together.

THE PACE

A compact, 90‑minute race against time

The event is designed as a short, high‑intensity challenge: teams race the clock to solve the case and save the groom before time runs out.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

From the moment teams launch the scenario on their smartphones the tone is kinetic: follow clues around Norwich, interrogate leads embedded in the app, decipher riddles and crack codes. Movement and observation are constant as teams stitch together evidence under a fixed time limit, all aimed at a final solution that frees the groom.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who gets the most out of this outing

1
Hen partiesBuilt as a social, competitive activity, this game is explicitly presented as a hen‑party option and works well for celebratory groups seeking an active, puzzle‑driven challenge.
2
Mixed‑age groups & familiesThe event is described as suitable for all ages, making it an option for mixed‑generation groups that want an engaging, outdoor city activity.
3
Puzzle teamsTeams that enjoy riddles, codebreaking and collaborative problem solving will find the format rewarding — the game centers on solving clues under time pressure.
4
Sightseers on a short scheduleAt 90 minutes, the experience is compact enough for visitors who want a brisk, immersive way to see parts of Norwich while competing in a game.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

A smartphone is required to play; the game runs on participants' devices and drives the clues and tasks.

Dress & footwear

The activity is city‑wide and outdoors — plan appropriate clothing for the weather and the expectation of walking between clue sites.

Device readiness

Ensure your phone is charged and able to run the game for the full duration; the smartphone is the central tool for navigation and puzzles.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does Save the Groom last?

The game runs for 90 minutes.

How much does it cost per person?

The listed price is £12 per person.

Is the game outdoors or indoors?

CSI Save the Groom is a city‑wide, outdoor interactive game.

What equipment do I need to join?

You need a smartphone to play; the game is played on participants' devices.

Is there an age limit?

The activity is indicated as suitable for all ages.

Do teams move around the city?

Yes — teams move around Norwich to find suspects and solve the crime using clues provided through the smartphone game.