The Game

We've turned Boise State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Boise 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 Assembly Hall Marker, Morrison Center for the Performing Arts and Eternal Wind. You will walk around 1.1 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 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 Building

Exploration Spots

Assembly Hall Marker

Crack a cipher at Assembly Hall Marker, the site of the second oldest building on campus that once hosted lively school dances and graduations.

Morrison Center for the Performing Arts

Decode a morse code message at the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, a Broadway-style venue whose aerial footprint matches the exact shape of Idaho.

Eternal Wind

Solve a riddle at Eternal Wind, a stainless steel sculpture featuring two interlocking half-circles held together at a single balance point.

“B” Plaza

Solve a riddle at “B” Plaza, the vibrant campus gathering spot home to a massive iconic letter sculpture hosting events all year round.

Albertsons Library

Solve a rebus at Albertsons Library, Boise State's primary study hub complete with eight dedicated group project rooms on its first floor.

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:

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

Chadron, NE

“The puzzles with the interactions like the lights, sounds, and using the camera were a blast and cool feature!”

Team: Sherlock Homies

— Amanda M

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

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

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Boise State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Boise 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 Student Union Building, 1700 W University Dr, Boise, ID 83725.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.1 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.