The Big Escape — Pull off a city-wide casino heist in Waterford

WATERFORD CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE

The Big Escape — Pull off a city-wide casino heist in Waterford

A 90-minute, interactive city tour/escape where teams use a GPS map and meet Dan Rooney’s crew to crack codes, access a casino and make a timed getaway — this guide explains how the game flows and what you need to join.

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The Big Escape — Pull off a city-wide casino heist in Waterford.

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Waterford
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Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Join Dan Rooney and his crew for an exhilarating 90-minute adventure through Waterford: teams follow a smartphone GPS map, meet pre-filmed expert characters and work together to crack codes, gain access to a casino and blow open the safe before racing off with the loot.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE ROUTE

A city-wide casino heist played on your phone

The experience unfolds across Waterford over 90 minutes: teams navigate with a GPS map on their smartphone to locate pre-filmed crew members and casino checkpoints while solving puzzles to progress the heist.

THE CHARACTERS

Meet Dan Rooney’s crew of specialists

Throughout the game you encounter Dan’s assembled experts — including Jack Potts (the man on the inside), Wheels (the getaway driver) and a roster of safe crackers and hackers — all integrated into the experience as you locate them via the map.

THE CHALLENGE

Crack codes, blow the safe, and escape

The climax is mechanical and timed: once you blow the safe you are on the clock with a final 15-minute window to escape with the loot, testing teamwork and time management under pressure.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

Expect a brisk, puzzle-driven urban chase: teams consult a smartphone GPS, move between staged encounters with Dan Rooney’s pre-filmed crew and unlock successive puzzles that culminate in a timed extraction after the safe is opened.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this suits — and who should think twice.

1
Groups of friendsIdeal: small friend groups that enjoy puzzles and competition; the game is structured around teams of 2–4 people, so a party of friends can split into teams and compete.
2
Corporate teams / team-buildingStrong fit for short, focused team-building: the timed, role-based puzzles reward communication and rapid decision-making within 2–4 person teams.
3
Solo travelersLess ideal alone: the experience is organized into teams of 2–4 people, so solos should plan to join a group or book as part of a team.
4
Families with teensPotential fit for families with older children who enjoy interactive puzzles, provided the family organizes into appropriately sized teams (2–4 people) per game.

Practical planner

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Timing & Duration

The full experience runs for 90 minutes.

What to Bring

You must use a smartphone GPS map to locate crew members and checkpoints; bring a charged phone with data and ensure location services are enabled.

Logistics & Team Size

Teams are organized as 2–4 people per team; confirm meeting arrangements via the operator and the in-app GPS directions when you arrive.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the experience last?

The entire activity lasts 90 minutes.

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

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

Do I need a smartphone?

Yes. Teams use a GPS map on their smartphone to locate the crew and progress through the game.

Who will we meet during the game?

You meet Dan Rooney’s crew — pre-filmed expert characters including Jack Potts (the insider), Wheels (getaway driver) and assorted safe crackers and hackers — as you follow the map.

What happens after the safe is opened?

Once the safe is opened you have a 15-minute window to escape with the loot as the final timed phase of the game.