The Big Escape — Wolverhampton: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Heist

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE

The Big Escape — Wolverhampton: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Heist

An interactive, city‑spanning, 90‑minute smartphone adventure in Wolverhampton where teams crack codes, meet pre‑filmed characters and race to steal the loot — this guide explains what to expect and how to prepare.

The Big Escape — Wolverhampton: A 90‑Minute City‑Wide Heist.

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Wolverhampton
Operator
Team Activities UK
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City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Join Dan Rooney and his crew for an exhilarating, city‑wide caper in Wolverhampton: over 90 minutes you’ll use a GPS map on your smartphone to find pre‑filmed members of the gang, crack codes and solve puzzles to gain access to a casino safe and then race to escape with the loot before time runs out.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GAME

A 90‑minute interactive heist

This is a timed, city‑wide puzzle hunt: teams follow a smartphone GPS map, solve layered puzzles and work toward blowing open the casino safe — then face a final 15‑minute rush to get away with the loot.

THE CAST

Meet Dan Rooney’s crew

Along the route you encounter pre‑filmed members of Dan’s team — specialists such as Jack Potts (the man on the inside), Wheels the driver, safe‑crackers and hackers — who help move the heist forward.

THE STAKES

Race against the clock

Every team works under strict time pressure: the overall experience is 90 minutes, and once the safe is opened you have a final 15 minutes to escape with the loot.

What the day feels like

What the experience feels like

You move through Wolverhampton as if you were the crew’s inside agents: tapping clues on your phone, meeting staged characters who hand off the next puzzle, and coordinating with teammates to pull the plan together — all while a ticking clock turns each success into a sprint toward the next checkpoint.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this is for — and who should think twice.

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Small groupsThe format is built around teams of 2–4 people, so groups sized to that range will fit the game structure best.
2
FamiliesAdvertised as suitable for all ages, making it a viable, intergenerational activity for families comfortable moving around the city together.
3
Solo travelersNot ideal: the experience is team‑based with the stated team format of 2–4 people.
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Guests with medical or mobility concernsThe source material notes participant limits and age suitability but does not specify medical accommodations; participants with concerns should consider the city‑wide, mobile nature before booking.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

A smartphone with GPS — navigation and interactions are handled via your phone.

Timing & Duration

The full experience runs 90 minutes, with a final 15‑minute escape window after opening the safe.

Team & Price

Teams are configured as 2–4 people; pricing is listed as £44 per team (2–4 people).

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does The Big Escape take?

The full activity is 90 minutes.

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

Teams are 2–4 people; the listed price is £44 per team (2–4 people).

What do we need to bring?

A smartphone with GPS — the game is navigated and played on your phone.

What will we actually do during the experience?

You’ll navigate via a smartphone GPS map, meet pre‑filmed members of Dan Rooney’s crew, solve puzzles and crack codes to access the casino safe, then attempt to escape with the loot under a time limit.

Is the activity suitable for children?

The experience is described as all ages, so families with children are included in the intended audience.

How long is the final escape window once the safe is opened?

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