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The Big Escape — Derby: A 90‑Minute, City‑Wide Heist Played on Your Phone
An interactive, city‑wide 90‑minute game in Derby in which teams of 2–4 use a smartphone GPS to meet pre‑filmed crew members, crack codes and get out with the loot.
The Big Escape — Derby: A 90‑Minute, City‑Wide Heist Played on Your Phone.
Join Dan Rooney and his crew for an exhilarating 90‑minute adventure: you and your teammates use a GPS map on your smartphone to meet a cast of pre‑filmed experts, navigate a staged casino experience, solve puzzles, crack codes and race to escape with the loot before time runs out.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Heist of the Century — Timed, Tactile, Team‑Driven
This is a timed, team‑based puzzle run: teams have 90 minutes to complete the mission, culminate in blowing open a casino safe and then use a final 15‑minute window to get away with the loot.
Meet the Crew — Pre‑Filmed Characters Guide the Action
Throughout the adventure you meet Dan Rooney’s team via your phone: inside contacts, a getaway driver and a roster of safe‑crackers and hackers who steer you into the next challenge.
City‑Wide, Smartphone‑Led Gameplay
The game runs across the city using a GPS map on your smartphone to locate scenes and characters, blending live navigation with filmed encounters and puzzle stations.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
You and your small team follow a GPS route on your phone, converging on staged encounters with Dan’s crew; those interactions unlock puzzles and access to the casino scenario, and everything builds to a timed safe‑cracking climax followed by a final sprint to escape with the loot.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this game suits — and who should consider alternatives.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A smartphone with GPS is required to follow the map and trigger the pre‑filmed crew encounters.
The experience runs for 90 minutes, with an additional timed 15‑minute escape window once the safe is opened.
Bookings are structured by team (2–4 people per team); the listed team price is £44.
Teams locate and meet Dan Rooney’s crew via the GPS map on their smartphones rather than a fixed physical meeting point.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does The Big Escape in Derby take?
The full experience is 90 minutes in duration, with a final 15‑minute window to complete the escape after opening the safe.
What size teams do I need to book?
Teams are organized in groups of 2–4 people.
How much does a team cost?
The listed price is £44 per team (2–4 people).
Do I need any special equipment?
You need a smartphone with GPS to follow the map and meet the pre‑filmed crew members.
Is this suitable for children or older participants?
The activity is described as appropriate for all ages.
Who are the characters I’ll meet during the game?
You will meet Dan Rooney’s crew including Jack Potts (the inside contact), Wheels the getaway driver, and a range of safe‑crackers and hackers.