The Game

We've turned Idaho State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Idaho 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 Administration, Colonial Hall and Bronze Bengal. You will walk around 0.8 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

Frazier Hall

Exploration Spots

Administration

Solve a riddle at Administration, a 1939 Art Deco structure that once served as Pocatello's social hub by hosting 565 events in one year.

Colonial Hall

Crack a coded note at Colonial Hall, a 1925 landmark originally built by local businessmen as a private dormitory for affordable student housing.

Bronze Bengal

Snap a team photo at Bronze Bengal, a beloved campus landmark whose bronze paw is rumored to bring good luck to anyone who gives it a high five.

Swanson Arch

Decode a morse code message at Swanson Arch, the historic 1902 entryway of the campus's first building where graduates pass through each commencement.

Museum Building

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Museum Building, a former university library that now houses Idaho's first discovered tyrannosaur fossil.

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:

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

Grand Forks, ND

“I thought that the first puzzle finding the word on the ground was fun as well as the chippers one was really fun too!”

Team: 3pete

— Samantha P

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

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

Auburn, AL

“Having to solve riddles about auburn was informative and fun.”

Team: Women in STEM

— Alyssa W

Questions & Answers

What is the Idaho State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Idaho 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 Frazier Hall, E Carter St, Pocatello, ID 83209.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.8 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.