The Game

We've turned University of Arizona into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around University of Arizona. 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 Arizona State Museum, Student Union Memorial Center and Old Main. You will walk around 2.2 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 75 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

75 Min

Location

Student Union Memorial Center

Exploration Spots

Arizona State Museum

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Arizona State Museum, the region's oldest anthropological facility housing mysterious stone slabs inscribed with ancient elephant carvings.

Student Union Memorial Center

Solve a riddle at Student Union Memorial Center, a living tribute to service members featuring dedicated support centers for military-connected students.

Old Main

Decode a morse code message at Old Main, an 1891 landmark once condemned by the city before being rescued by the U.S. Navy.

Main Library

Solve a riddle at Main Library, the campus research hub where students can borrow board games and movies alongside extensive technology collections.

Centennial Hall

Solve a chess puzzle at Centennial Hall, a 1937 performing arts venue seating nearly 2,500 patrons for touring Broadway productions.

Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion

Crack a coded note at Eddie Lynch Athletics Pavilion, home to a 10,000-square-foot sports museum directly above varsity training facilities.

Women's Plaza of Honor

Solve a riddle at Women's Plaza of Honor, a dedicated campus sanctuary permanently celebrating influential women throughout Arizona's history.

Student Recreation Center

Solve a rebus at Student Recreation Center, an active campus hub providing sports, aquatics, and outdoor adventures seven days a week.

Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium

Solve a sound puzzle at Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium, featuring a 4K fulldome theater delivering laser-light music shows beneath a 15.2-meter dome.

Wildcat Family Statue

Snap a team photo at Wildcat Family Statue, a 2004 bronze sculpture honoring a former university president who raised six adopted children.

And Much More...

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

Player Reviews

Be one of the first!

Here's what players say about our experiences elsewhere:

Grand Forks, ND

“I thought that the first puzzle finding the word on the ground was fun as well as the chippers one was really fun too!”

Team: 3pete

— Samantha P

Jacksonville, IL

“The whole game was super fun. It got me a lot closer to newer people as well.”

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

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

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

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Arizona Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Arizona that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 10 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Student Union Memorial Center, 1303 E University Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85719.
How long does it take?: About 75 minutes, covering roughly 2.2 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.