The Game

We've turned Auburn University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Auburn University. At each location, you will need to solve a puzzle before advancing. It is part Scavenger Hunt and part Escape Room! You can play solo or in a group. Besides completing fun puzzles, you will learn fascinating details about different places like Samford Hall, Shelby Center for Engineering Technology and John Heisman. You will walk around 1.4 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing the adventure. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around 60 minutes to complete the adventure. Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world. We can't wait for you to play as well!

Duration

60 Min

Location

Quad Center

Exploration Spots

Samford Hall

Solve a riddle at Samford Hall, an iconic landmark whose majestic clock tower chimes the university fight song every day at noon.

Shelby Center for Engineering Technology

Decode a morse code message at the Shelby Center for Engineering Technology, a massive brick complex hiding ultra-modern clean rooms and robotics labs within.

John Heisman

Solve a riddle at the John Heisman statue, honoring the legendary coach who witnessed football's very first forward pass during his Auburn tenure.

Cater Hall

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Cater Hall, a former president's mansion whose lawn sparked a historic 1971 protest when a student was barred for wearing pants.

Aubie Statue

Snap a team photo at the Aubie Statue, a beloved bronze tribute unveiled in 2024 to celebrate Auburn's world-famous tiger mascot.

And Much More...

These are just the highlights. There are hidden corners, secret statues, and lost history waiting for you to discover.

Player Reviews

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Here's what players say about our experiences elsewhere:

Eugene, OR

“it was all a lot of fun, and helped us explore around the campus for a self tour; really awesome, easy to understand, and not too difficult puzzles!!”

Team: Eisenbarth

— Cory

Winona, MN

“I loved the puzzle by kryzsko commons (I’m not sure what it’s called) and the word search through the camera at the library”

Team: Blondies4Life

— Allie A

New London, CT

“Yes I did I loved the Morse code part when my flash turned on and off that was a great addition to the game.”

Team: The Mimes

— Jennifer I

Adrian, MI

“The ones with the cameras where you looked around with it, also the one with the flashlight with Morse code!”

Team: #betterarchie

— Ryann N

Minneapolis, MN

“I loved the deciphering missions and the user interface. I think it was very cool that we could track where we were going with the gopher map!”

Team: Michael

— Zack H

Richardson, TX

“I really really enjoyed the narrative and the rhyme scheme that was used, it added a lot to the sense of adventure. My favorite puzzle was the love Jack photo, purely because it felt like very simple fun and it made the experience revolve more around the people I was with.”

Team: C+ at Best

— Murphy V

Questions & Answers

What is the Auburn University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Auburn University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 9 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Quad Center, 282 Quad Dr, Auburn, AL 36849.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.4 miles on foot. You can go as quickly or slowly as you like!
How much does it cost?: $10 per player.
How many people can play?: Teams can be 1 to 8 players. For bigger groups, split into several teams and race each other on the leaderboard.
What do I need to bring?: A charged phone with mobile data and location turned on, and The Great Game app (free on the App Store and Google Play). We'll send you instructions on how to create a team when you book. Comfortable shoes help.
Does everyone need their own phone?: No. One phone per team is enough, and up to 8 teammates can join on their own phones if they want to.
What if we get stuck?: There are hints at every step, so no team ever gets stuck.
Is it good for kids?: It is great for families! We see multi-generational teams all the time!
What if it rains?: There's no set start time, so you can play any day. If the weather's bad, just go another day, and we'll refund you if your plans change!
Can we book it for a group or event?: Yes. We run custom games for team building, orientations, clubs and conferences, including games built around your own venue, and we've hosted events for over 1,000 people. Book a demo.