The Game

We've turned Florida International University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Florida International 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 Veteran's Memorial, Panther Statue and Viertes Haus. 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

MANGO

Exploration Spots

Veteran's Memorial

Solve a riddle at the Veteran's Memorial, a quiet reflective space honoring armed forces members and anchoring the campus student veteran community.

Panther Statue

Snap a team photo at the Panther Statue, a beloved graduation backdrop that once mysteriously vanished in an elaborate April Fools' campus prank.

Viertes Haus

Decode a morse code message at Viertes Haus, an original 1975 structure named by students to reflect the university's founding commitment to global inclusivity.

Kissing Bridge

Solve a rebus at the Kissing Bridge, a romantic 1972 landmark crossing a heart-shaped pond that supposedly guarantees couples eternal love.

Primera Casa

Solve a riddle at Primera Casa, FIU's very first building featuring a massive 103-foot bronze mural honoring Florida's diverse heritage.

Frost Art Museum

Solve a sound puzzle at the Frost Art Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate housing nearly 6,000 objects in a striking building designed by Yann Weymouth.

Statue of Liberty

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Statue of Liberty, an outdoor sculpture unveiled during a 2015 naturalization ceremony honoring FIU's diverse immigrant population.

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:

New London, CT

“I really enjoyed the random grouping as it gave us all a better chance to connect with people on our floor instead of just our roommates. I also liked the decoding puzzles.”

Team: morrisson 5th 3

— Lindsay B

Berea, KY

“The morse code was really fun, so was the activity where we had to move our cameras to find the letters.”

Team: silly worms

— Cadie C

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

Montgomery, IL

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

Team: Moldovan Menaces

— Patricia

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

Questions & Answers

What is the Florida International University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Florida International University 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 MANGO, 11200 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33199.
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.