The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute Casino Caper Through Galway

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The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute Casino Caper Through Galway

A city‑wide, interactive 90‑minute adventure in Galway led by Dan Rooney and his team where small groups solve puzzles and crack codes to pull off a casino heist and escape with the loot.

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The Big Escape — A 90‑Minute Casino Caper Through Galway.

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

Join Dan Rooney and his crew for an exhilarating, city‑wide 90‑minute adventure: crack codes, solve puzzles and work with a pre‑filmed team of experts to gain access to a casino, blow open the safe and race to escape with the loot before time runs out.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

Interactive Casino Heist

A timed, puzzle‑driven scenario that puts teams in the middle of a casino heist—solve clues, follow leads and beat the clock to get out with the loot.

THE CREW

Meet Dan Rooney and His Specialists

You link up with Dan Rooney’s pre‑filmed crew via a GPS map on your smartphone and encounter characters including Jack Potts (the insider), Wheels (the getaway driver) and a roster of safe‑crackers and hackers.

THE CLOCK

90 Minutes, Then a 15‑Minute Dash

The entire experience runs 90 minutes; once the safe is opened you have a fifteen‑minute window to escape with the loot—every minute counts.

What the day feels like

What the Experience Feels Like

The flow is deliberate and urgent: using the GPS map on your smartphone you rendezvous with Dan’s crew, follow pre‑filmed guidance from specialists to gain access to the casino, move through a sequence of puzzles aided by safe‑crackers and hackers, blow open the safe and then scramble to get away within the final 15 minutes.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this is built for — and who it excludes.

1
Small GroupsDesigned specifically for teams of 2–4 people, matching the operator’s team size structure.
2
Pairs & CouplesWorks well for pairs because the minimum team size is two and the format rewards close collaboration.
3
Groups of FourTeams up to four fit within the stated limit and can divide puzzle tasks among members efficiently.
4
Not for Solo TravelersNot suitable for solo participation because the offering is organized around a 2–4 person team model.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

A charged smartphone with GPS is required to use the map and meet the crew during the city‑wide activity.

On the Day

Have your phone ready and battery topped up—the experience depends on a GPS‑enabled device for rendezvous and navigation.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape – Galway last?

The experience runs 90 minutes in total.

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

Teams are 2–4 people; the listed price is €48 per team.

How do we meet the crew and start the game?

You meet Dan Rooney’s crew using the GPS map on your smartphone and will follow pre‑filmed briefings from the team.

What happens after the safe is opened?

Once the safe is opened you have 15 minutes to escape with the loot.

Where does this activity take place?

The Big Escape takes place in Galway, County Galway, Ireland as a city‑wide interactive adventure.

Who leads and operates the event?

The experience is run by Dan Rooney and his team, operating under Team Activities.