The Game

We've turned Kansas State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Kansas 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 K-State Student Union, Fairchild Hall and Alumni Center. 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 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

K-State Student Union

Exploration Spots

K-State Student Union

Solve a riddle at K-State Student Union, a massive campus hub originally funded in 1938 when students remarkably voted to tax themselves.

Fairchild Hall

Solve a rebus at Fairchild Hall, a native limestone landmark that originally housed the university library alongside taxidermy exhibits of native Kansas wildlife.

Alumni Center

Solve a riddle at the Alumni Center, featuring a fireplace built around the original stone arch salvaged from the university's 1859 founding building.

Beach Museum of Art

Solve a sound puzzle at the Beach Museum of Art, the only major museum dedicated strictly to the visual art of Kansas and the Great Plains.

Nichols Hall

Crack a coded note at Nichols Hall, a castle-like structure saved from becoming a parking lot thanks to a fierce 1979 student protest dubbed the Castle Crusade.

Anderson Hall

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Anderson Hall, an iconic landmark hiding an 1881 time capsule beneath its floors intended to remain sealed for an entire millennium.

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:

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

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

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

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Kansas State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Kansas State 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 K-State Student Union, 918 N M.L.K. Jr. Dr, Manhattan, KS 66506.
How long does it take?: About 45 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.