The Game

We've turned Fresno State into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Fresno State. 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 Jane Addams Statue, Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union and Smittcamp Alumni House. You will walk around 1 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 45 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

45 Min

Location

Resnick Student Union

Exploration Spots

Jane Addams Statue

Snap a team photo at the Jane Addams Statue, honoring the Hull House co-founder who became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.

Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union

Solve a riddle at the Lynda and Stewart Resnick Student Union, an 84,000-square-foot facility launched after the largest student-life investment in university history.

Smittcamp Alumni House

Solve a riddle at the Smittcamp Alumni House, where the second floor secretly serves as the official residence and office of mascot Victor E. Bulldog.

Fresno State Fountain

Solve a sound puzzle at the Fresno State Fountain, a dedicated memorial court with a history of soap-sud pranks and a buried centennial time capsule.

Armenian Genocide Monument

Solve a riddle at the Armenian Genocide Monument, the first collegiate memorial of its kind in the nation, built over soil brought directly from historic Armenia.

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:

Chicago, IL

“I liked the cryptography puzzle.”

Team: Rovers

— Sarah B

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The one we did on museum was fun. I gave correct answer for 2 of them.”

Team: Five warriors

— Shambhavi A

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Fresno State Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Fresno State 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 Resnick Student Union, 5244 N Jackson Ave, Fresno, CA 93740.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1 mile 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.