The Big Escape — Pull off a 90‑minute casino heist across Manchester

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The Big Escape — Pull off a 90‑minute casino heist across Manchester

A city‑wide, interactive 90‑minute adventure in Manchester where small teams use a smartphone GPS to meet Dan Rooney’s crew, crack codes and race to escape with the loot.

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The Big Escape — Pull off a 90‑minute casino heist across Manchester.

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

Join Dan Rooney and his team of criminal masterminds for an urban heist across Manchester: use a GPS map on your smartphone to locate pre‑filmed members of the gang, enlist inside help and work through puzzles and codes to gain access to the casino and its safe. The experience is a compact, high‑stakes romp designed to be solved within a set 90‑minute window.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

City‑wide, smartphone‑led navigation

Teams navigate Manchester with a GPS map on their phones, using location cues to discover and unlock the next stage of the heist.

THE CAST

Meet pre‑filmed characters who aid the heist

Along the route you encounter Dan’s assembled crew — Jack Potts the inside man, Wheels the driver, and a rotation of safe‑crackers and hackers who’ll steer your progress.

THE TIMING

A timed, cinematic finale

The mission culminates with the safe being opened and a final 15‑minute sprint to escape with the loot — a tight countdown that shapes every decision.

What the day feels like

What the heist feels like

The Big Escape plays out like a condensed crime caper: start on your phone, meet Dan Rooney’s pre‑filmed crew, recruit insiders and specialists, use their guidance to access the Casino, blow the safe and then race the clock in a 15‑minute getaway window — all paced to fit within a 90‑minute adventure.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this is for — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Small teams of friendsDesigned around 2–4 person teams, the format rewards compact groups coordinating closely to solve puzzles and make quick decisions.
2
FamiliesLabeled as suitable for all ages, families can take part together — younger players may enjoy the characters and puzzle elements alongside adults.
3
Cost‑conscious groupsPricing is per team (2–4 people) rather than per person, which can make the activity economical for small groups sharing a single team fee.
4
Solo travelersNot ideal — the experience is structured for teams of 2–4, so solo participants will need to join others to form a valid team.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The full experience is designed to be completed in 90 minutes.

What to Bring

A smartphone with GPS is required to navigate the route and access the pre‑filmed team members.

Cost & Team Size

Bookings are sold per team; teams comprise 2–4 people and the listed team price is £44.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape take?

The experience runs for 90 minutes.

How many people are on a team?

Teams are composed of 2–4 people.

How much does a team cost?

The price is £44 per team (2–4 people).

What equipment do I need to take part?

You need a smartphone with GPS to follow the map and meet the pre‑filmed crew.

What happens after the safe is opened?

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