Put your detective skills to the test with Sunderland’s interactive city-wide game. Perfect for groups ready for a challenge, crack clues, and race against time to save the groom!
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good general health and comfortable walking around urban environments.
Wildlife
History
Sunderland has a rich shipbuilding history, once known as the ‘Shipbuilding Capital of the World,’ which adds a cultural layer to your urban quest.
Conservation
The activity encourages urban awareness and respects Sunderland’s historic sites, promoting sustainable city tourism.
Team Activities UK
Put your detective skills to the test with Sunderland’s interactive city-wide game. Perfect for groups ready for a challenge, crack clues, and race against time to save the groom!
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.
Tours Offered
76
City and indoor experiences across the UK
Typical Duration
30–90 mins
Flexible 30 to 90 minute formats
Team Events
Corporate & Social
For corporate, stag, hen and friend groups
Smartphone Required
Per-team device
GPS and app-based gameplay
Reserve a Big Escape, Save the Groom, Treasure Hunt or indoor challenge and create a memorable team day out — availability varies by city.
Arrive early
Getting a head start can give your team more time to solve clues and enjoy the experience.
Charge devices beforehand
Ensure smartphones are fully charged to avoid losing access to the game’s features.
Dress comfortably
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing suited for city walking and variable weather.
Work as a team
Effective communication and collaboration are key to solving puzzles faster.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good footwear is crucial for walking around Sunderland’s streets for a few hours.
Smartphone with charged battery
Necessary for accessing the game and solving clues.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Be prepared for Sunderland’s variable weather conditions.
spring|summer|fall|winter
Notebook and pen
Helpful for jotting down clues and clues during the game.