The Game

We've turned Stetson University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Stetson 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 Hulley Tower, Allen Hall and Palm Court. You will walk around 0.9 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 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

Carlton Union Building

Exploration Spots

Hulley Tower

Solve a riddle at Hulley Tower, a 116-foot campanile whose base conceals the mausoleum of Stetson’s second president and his wife.

Allen Hall

Snap a team photo at Allen Hall, a 1950 brick landmark featuring towering two-story columns and a courtyard built as a religious hub.

Palm Court

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Palm Court, home to a teal fountain featured at the 1939 New York World's Fair.

Carlton Union Building

Solve a riddle at Carlton Union Building, a student hub built to replace the original commons destroyed in a 1954 fire.

John B. Stetson Statue

Snap a team photo at John B. Stetson Statue, a 1,600-pound bronze sculpture depicting the famous hatmaker tipping his iconic hat.

Elizabeth Hall

Solve a riddle at Elizabeth Hall, an 1892 landmark designed after Philadelphia's Independence Hall and gifted by hatmaker John B. Stetson.

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:

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

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

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

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

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Stetson University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Stetson University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 11 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Carlton Union Building, 131 E Minnesota Ave, DeLand, FL 32723.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.9 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.