The Game

We've turned Florida Atlantic University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Florida Atlantic 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 Christine E Lynn College of Nursing, Owlsley Statue and Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Science Center. You will walk around 1.9 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

Student Union

Exploration Spots

Christine E Lynn College of Nursing

Decode a morse code message at the Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing, an innovative facility purposefully designed using Feng Shui principles to promote a peaceful, healing atmosphere.

Owlsley Statue

Snap a team photo at the Owlsley Statue, where students frequently rub the mascot's lucky bronze beak before major games and exams, making it exceptionally shiny.

Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Science Center

Solve a rebus at the Charles E. Schmidt Biomedical Science Center, the catalyst for FAU's independent medical school that features Rob Fisher's striking cellular biology sculpture, Orgonelle.

Student Union

Solve a riddle at the Student Union, the campus social hub bookending every Owl's journey from New Student Orientation to their final graduation ceremony.

Culture & Society Building

Solve a sound puzzle at the Culture & Society Building, home to lecture halls that transform by night into the commercial, four-screen Living Room Theaters.

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:

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

Stare Mesto, Praha

“Taking selfie + puzzles that required an eye for a detail; when we needed to find something rather than figure it out.”

Team: Anything team

— Justyna W

Thibodaux, LA

“I enjoyed the cipher puzzle as well as the “ghost hunting” puzzle!”

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica 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

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

Questions & Answers

What is the Florida Atlantic University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Florida Atlantic 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 Student Union, 1995 Dade Ave #1973, Boca Raton, FL 33431.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.9 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.