How the race works

Manchester

Welcome to Race Across the World: The Experience in Manchester!

Get ready for an immersive, interactive experience that takes you through the heart of Manchester.
Solve clues, navigate the city, and uncover hidden secrets, all while racing against the clock... or simply enjoying the race at your own pace!

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Key details

Duration: The experience will typically last 2-3 hours.
Location: Start and end locations to be revealed soon!
Group size: Suitable for teams of 2-8 people (Larger groups can split into smaller teams. Large groups click here.)
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, a charged smartphone with internet and a sense of adventure!
Weather policy: Experience runs rain or shine! Dress weather appropriate.
Price & booking: Pricing varies per timeslot.
When: Coming Summer 2025

How to play

A brief guide to explain the basics of your race!

Players receive clues and directions through WhatsApp
Correct responses will move you forward in the game
Use your in-game currency to unlock different routes
Your choices will determine which route you take

Explore your surroundings and discover hidden gems
Unravel physical escape room-style puzzles to unlock your destinations
Take optional breaks at 3 checkpoints to refuel and plan
Your last challenge, unlock the guest book to sign in!

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Rules of the Race

1. No public transport
The game is only playable on foot (wheelchair-friendly!). Only in-game shortcuts allowed! (And it wont help anyway!)

2. In-game currency only
The only time you’ll need to physically pay for anything extra in the game is if you wish to purchase food and drink at the optional checkpoints.

3. What to bring
All you need to play Race Across The World: The Experience in Manchester is a mobile phone with internet access, comfortable footwear and at least one teammate.

4. Work opportunities
Work opportunities are fictional and are used to replenish your in-game budget or advance your score in the race.