The Game

We've turned Morgan State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Morgan 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 Frederick Douglass Statue, Calvin And Tina Tyler Hall and Earl S. Richardson Library. You will walk around 1.5 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

Murphy Fine Arts Center

Exploration Spots

Frederick Douglass Statue

Solve a riddle at Frederick Douglass Statue, an over-life-size bronze depicting the Maryland-born abolitionist mid-stride holding a cane.

Calvin And Tina Tyler Hall

Solve a riddle at Calvin And Tina Tyler Hall, whose third-floor landscaped terrace offers sweeping views across the academic quad and Holmes Hall.

Earl S. Richardson Library

Solve a riddle at Earl S. Richardson Library, an ambitious research hub striving to join Howard University as only the second HBCU in the Association of Research Libraries.

University Chapel

Decode a morse code message at University Chapel, Morgan State's dedicated interfaith sanctuary nurturing mind, body, and spirit.

Papa Bear Statue

Snap a team photo at Papa Bear Statue, a bronze tribute crafted by an NFL alumnus honoring the legendary coach behind a 31-game winning streak.

Jenkins Building

Crack a coded note at Jenkins Building, named for a pioneering education researcher and featuring a striking five-story atrium connecting five academic departments.

Carnegie Hall

Solve a riddle at Carnegie Hall, the campus's oldest building constructed from native stone harvested directly on site by African American quarrymen in 1919.

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:

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

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

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

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

Questions & Answers

What is the Morgan State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Morgan 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 Murphy Fine Arts Center, 2201 Argonne Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.5 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.