England face Argentina in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday 15 July, and The Crystal Maze Experience is marking the occasion with a brilliantly cheeky football-inspired promotion.
For one day only, visitors in London and Manchester can bend the rules, ask for a helping hand and recreate one of the most controversial celebrations in football history.
1. Ask Your Maze Master for a “Maradona”
Players visiting The Crystal Maze Experience can ask their Maze Master for a “Maradona”.
The special cheat code provides a one-off advantage during a game. This could be a useful clue, guidance on how to solve a challenge or some extra support from the Maze Master.
It might not be quite as controversial as the original “Hand of God”, but it could make the difference between losing a challenge and winning another Crystal.
2. Recreate the “Hand of God” Celebration
The football theme continues inside the famous Crystal Dome.
Players who recreate Maradona’s famous raised-arm celebration by jumping with one arm in the air will receive an extra five seconds inside the Dome.
Those few seconds could be invaluable as the Golden Tickets fly around. It should also create a memorable photograph for England supporters willing to embrace the joke.
3. Look Out for a Special Red Ticket in London
Throughout the tournament, special red tickets are being hidden inside the Crystal Dome during every London game session.
Teams that manage to catch one before the time runs out can win free drinks.
The red-ticket challenge is exclusive to the London attraction and is separate from the one-day “Maradona” promotion.
4. The Cheat Code Is Available in London and Manchester
The “Maradona” cheat code is available at both The Crystal Maze Experience London and Manchester.
However, the promotion is only available on the day of the England v Argentina semi-final.
It is a playful way to bring the famous football rivalry into the attraction while keeping everything people love about The Crystal Maze: frantic challenges, difficult decisions, teamwork and plenty of shouting at friends.
5. Take On the Complete Crystal Maze Experience
The promotion forms part of the full live-action Crystal Maze Experience.
Led by a Maze Master, teams take on mental, physical, mystery and skill challenges across the Industrial, Futuristic, Medieval and Aztec zones.
Every Crystal won gives the team more time in the final Crystal Dome, where players must work together to collect as many Golden Tickets as possible before the clock runs out.
The “Maradona” cheat code is available for one day only on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at The Crystal Maze Experience in London and Manchester.
Tickets and further information are available at: https://the-crystal-maze.com/