Combine puzzle-solving and outdoor adventure in Galway with The Big Escape. Race against the clock as you work with your team to crack codes and complete an immersive casino heist experience.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have average mobility and enjoy light physical activity.
Wildlife
History
Galway's historic streets and squares have been the backdrop for centuries of trade, culture, and stories, making it a captivating setting for this outdoor puzzle adventure.
Conservation
The activity promotes sustainable tourism by utilizing public spaces without damaging the environment while encouraging appreciation for Galway’s natural and historic heritage.
Team Activities
Combine puzzle-solving and outdoor adventure in Galway with The Big Escape. Race against the clock as you work with your team to crack codes and complete an immersive casino heist experience.
Team Activities runs interactive, smartphone-driven city games and team-building experiences across multiple cities.
The company offers a variety of timed adventures including The Big Escape heist series, CSI Save the Groom detective hunts, trivia-based games and themed challenges. Many Big Escape events are led by Dan Rooney and his crew, who guide teams through code-cracking puzzles to access a casino safe and race against the clock. Save the Groom experiences send teams on city-wide missions to uncover clues, solve riddles, and rescue a groom before the wedding.
Activities vary in length from 30 minutes to 90 minutes and include indoor and outdoor formats, pub crawls, treasure hunts and quiz challenges. Popular options listed include The Big Escape in Dublin North, Galway, Lisbon, Wexford, Prague, Barcelona, and multiple Irish towns, plus Save the Groom variants across dozens of locations. Specialty events include The Festive Games Challenge, Save Pop Culture, The Big Quiz, Where in the World, Tactical Trivia and themed treasure hunts.
Team Activities uses smartphones for navigation and interaction, blending live hosts with digital clues to create scalable group experiences suitable for stag parties, corporate team-building and social groups. The business posts clear trip summaries and duration details for each event and operates multi-city offerings. Team Activities presents itself as a specialist in fast-paced, puzzle-driven outdoor entertainment with a catalogue of almost sixty named experiences and multiple formats designed to engage groups of different sizes and interests. Booking information and group pricing are available through the official booking channels online.
Tours Offered
59
Wide selection of experiences
Durations
30–90 min
Short, timed adventures
Hosted Experiences
Features Dan Rooney
Local hosts lead heists
Formats
Indoor & Outdoor
Games, quizzes, hunts and crawls
Reserve a heist, detective hunt or trivia challenge for groups — check availability, compare durations, and book online today.
Arrive early
Getting to the activity a little early helps you settle in and get ready for the fun.
Dress comfortably
Because the activity involves outdoor navigation, wear clothing suitable for movement and weather conditions.
Stay hydrated
Bring water especially if the weather is warm or if you'll be active for the full duration.
Bring a charged phone
Ensure your device is fully charged for safety, photos, and navigation help if needed.
Comfortable footwear
Good shoes ensure you can move easily and comfortably during the puzzles and navigation.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Dressing in layers helps you stay comfortable in different weather conditions.
year-round
Notebook and pen
Useful for jotting down clues or notes during the puzzles.
Portable power bank
Keeps your phone charged for navigation and photos.