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Race the Clock in Darkover City: 60 Minutes to Stop the Matador
A one-hour live-action mission in Poughkeepsie where teams of players work to recover a stolen blueprint and prevent a high-stakes sabotage.
Race the Clock in Darkover City: 60 Minutes to Stop the Matador.
Darkover City crams cinematic stakes into a compact, hour-long experience: a missing blueprint, an infamous villain called the Matador, and a ticking clock to avert a plot to contaminate gold and destabilize the market. Players assemble as a team of superheroes and sprint through the scenario, hunting a hidden clue in the city streets and racing to thwart the antagonist before time runs out.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Recover the Stolen Blueprint
Entrusted by Darkover City's citizens, your team of superheroes has one objective: find the blueprint the Matador hid somewhere in the city's streets and reclaim it before his plan proceeds.
Protect Grand Central Bank
The blueprint safeguards the Grand Central Bank's security; the Matador threatens to contaminate gold and crash the stock market if his ransom demands aren't met.
Sixty Minutes to Save the Day
The scenario is concentrated and urgent: teams have precisely 60 minutes to recover the blueprint and, if time allows, stop the Matador's broader plot.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
The flow is direct and driven by narrative momentum: teams meet, are briefed on the Matador's threat, and disperse to search Darkover City's streets for the hidden blueprint. Puzzles and clues are resolved under the pressure of a single-hour limit; success means recovering the blueprint and foiling the sabotage before the clock runs out.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this activity suits — and where you should check with the operator.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs for 60 minutes.
Meet at 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 US for check-in and briefing.
No gear or clothing requirements were specified in the verified details; consult the operator's FAQs or website for recommended attire and any restrictions.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does Superhero's Adventure last?
The experience lasts 60 minutes.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting location is 2001 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 US.
What is the storyline of the mission?
Teams play superheroes in Darkover City tasked with recovering a stolen blueprint from the Matador, who threatens to contaminate gold and crash the stock market if his demands aren't met.
Where can I find more FAQs?
The operator directs visitors to their website FAQs page for additional information.
What is the success rate or staff recommendation for this experience?
Context provided lists this as a staff favorite and notes a 67% success rate for the activity.