What is the minimum age to participate?

The activity welcomes all ages, though participants under 16 should attend with adults.

How many people are required per team?

Teams consist of 2 to 4 players to ensure optimal gameplay.

Do I need any special skills or experience?

No prior skills are needed beyond basic smartphone use and a willingness to engage with puzzles.

Is the experience weather dependent?

The activity runs rain or shine, but appropriate clothing is recommended during bad weather.

Can I book this experience anytime?

Tickets are valid for two years and can be played any time within that period.

Is parking available near Flourmill Ln?

Public parking and transport links are readily available in central Aberdeen near the start location.

Casino Heist Adventure in Aberdeen with Team Activities UK | City Tour

In the heart of Aberdeen, Flourmill Ln plays host to a pulse-pounding challenge that breaks from conventional outdoor pursuits. Team Activities UK’s "The Big Escape - Aberdeen" transforms the city into an interactive crime thriller, blending urban terrain with immersive storytelling. Here, participants dive into a 90-minute casino heist where wit and teamwork replace hiking boots and climbing gear.

This experience begins with a digital meet-and-greet of Dan Rooney and his crew of fictitious criminal masterminds, accessed through a smartphone GPS map. Players navigate the city, cracking codes and solving intricate puzzles to gain access to the casino’s hidden chambers. Jack Potts, Wheels, and expert safe crackers provide narrative depth and guidance, keeping adrenaline high as players race to blow open the safe and escape with the loot before time runs out.

Aberdeen’s cityscape, known for its unique granite architecture and historic port influence, leans into a modern role here. Instead of nature-based exploration, visitors engage with the urban fabric — winding streets, secret alleys, and cultural landmarks become key plot points in this unconventional outdoor experience. Unlike typical adventures focused on flora or fauna, this is about mental acuity and collaboration under pressure.

Team Activities UK stands out in Scotland’s recreational scene for offering a hands-on, story-driven event that appeals to a wide range of participants, requiring no prior experience, age limits, or specific physical fitness. It’s an urban adventure that complements Aberdeen’s rugged coastline and granite hills beneath the surface.

For anyone seeking a brainy, fast-paced alternative that weaves the local city into an escapade of your own making, "The Big Escape - Aberdeen" delivers a fresh way to engage with Scotland’s Granite City.

About Team Activities UK

Team Activities UK creates mobile-led team building games and city experiences for groups across the United Kingdom. The company offers a wide range of interactive challenges — from 90-minute smartphone heist adventures (The Big Escape) and 90-minute treasure hunts to indoor detective games and 30-minute pop-culture rescues. Many experiences, including The Big Escape and Save the Groom, use smartphone navigation, GPS tasks, photo and video challenges, puzzles, and timed missions to promote collaboration and friendly competition.

Activities are suitable for corporate teams, stag and hen parties, friend groups, and mixed-age groups. Sessions vary in length; examples provided include 30, 60 and 90 minute formats to match different schedules and group sizes. City-specific versions are listed with events in Bath, Wolverhampton, Manchester, Glasgow, Belfast, Edinburgh and other UK towns, indicating broad coverage across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Team Activities UK supplies structured gameplay, character-led narratives, and scenario-based puzzles such as casino heists and rescue missions. Indoor options exist for inclement weather and private venues. The business lists multiple themed challenges — Treasure Hunt, Festive Games Challenge, Tactical Trivia, Murder Mystery and The Big Quiz — that emphasize problem solving and communication.

Bookings typically require a smartphone per team and proceed on public streets or indoor venues depending on the experience. The business presents itself as a specialist in experiential team events, focusing on engaging formats that build team cohesion, encourage leadership and deliver memorable group outings. Contact options and booking details are available via the event pages and customer support.