The Game

We've turned San Diego State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around San Diego State 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 Conrad Preby's Student Union, SDSU Sundial and Don Powell Theatre. 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

Malcom A. Love Library

Exploration Spots

Conrad Preby's Student Union

Solve a riddle at Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union, a mission revival centerpiece framed by expansive arches, arcades, and breezy open-air courtyards.

SDSU Sundial

Snap a team photo at the SDSU Sundial, a Swiss-made timepiece honoring an executive dean who once participated in the Manhattan Project.

Don Powell Theatre

Decode a morse code message at the Don Powell Theatre, a living performance laboratory where university students showcase their stage craft.

SDSU Bookstore

Solve a sound puzzle at the SDSU Bookstore, a sprawling 25,000-square-foot flagship ranking among the nation's largest campus bookstores by sales volume.

SDSU Open Air Theater

Solve a rebus at the SDSU Open Air Theatre, a classic Greek-style amphitheater offering sweeping views toward the campus's historic physical education hall.

Malcom A. Love Library

Solve a riddle at Malcolm A. Love Library, a multi-story hub extending two subterranean levels and housing more than 135,000 maps.

Turtle and Koi Pond

Solve a chess puzzle at the Turtle and Koi Pond, a tranquil 1960s sanctuary whose shelled residents include descendants of pets released by students.

Aztec Center Green

Crack a coded note at the Aztec Center Green, the sunlit heart of campus life where students gather between classes to socialize.

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:

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

Montgomery, IL

“I enjoy my team and how we worked together to solve the scavanger hunt”

Team: Moldovan Menaces

— Patricia

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

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

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 San Diego State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around San Diego State 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 Malcom A. Love Library, 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA 92115.
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.