The Game

We've turned Boston University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Boston 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 Dahod Family Alumni Center at the Castle, Counterpoint and Rhett. You will walk around 1.7 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

George Sherman Union

Exploration Spots

Dahod Family Alumni Center at the Castle

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Dahod Family Alumni Center at the Castle, a Tudor Revival mansion that appeared in Ghostbusters and is rumored to be haunted.

Counterpoint

Solve a sound puzzle at Counterpoint, an interactive 1992 steel sculpture affectionately nicknamed the whale by generations of students.

Rhett

Snap a team photo at Rhett, a lifelike bronze statue crafted with individual hairs etched into the metal.

Tsai Performance Center

Solve a riddle at the Tsai Performance Center, a premier 515-seat venue funded by what was once the largest individual donation in university history.

Marsh Chapel

Solve a riddle at Marsh Chapel, a 1950 Gothic landmark whose basement hosted the famous 1962 psilocybin "Good Friday Experiment."

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:

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

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 Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Boston University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Boston 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 George Sherman Union, 775 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.7 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.