The Game

We've turned University of Minnesota into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around University of Minnesota. 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 Northrop Memorial Auditorium, Pillsbury Hall and Weisman Art Museum. You will walk around 1.2 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

Coffman Memorial Union

Exploration Spots

Northrop Memorial Auditorium

Solve a rebus at Northrop Memorial Auditorium, where a committee spent years debating the fifty-word inscription carved across its monumental stone facade.

Pillsbury Hall

Solve a sound puzzle at Pillsbury Hall, the campus's second-oldest building whose vibrant sandstone exterior features intricately carved gargoyles.

Weisman Art Museum

Snap a team photo at Weisman Art Museum, a Frank Gehry landmark clad in brushed stainless steel to avoid adding another brick building to campus.

Goldy Statue

Snap a team photo at the Goldy Statue, whose bronze front teeth stay polished from students rubbing them for good luck before major exams.

Coffman Memorial Union

Solve a riddle at Coffman Memorial Union, a 1940 student center featuring a terrace with an Italian fountain overlooking the Mississippi River bluffs.

Platonic Figure

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Platonic Figure, a towering sculpture where walking between the legs supposedly delays graduation.

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

“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

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Winona, MN

“I loved the puzzle by kryzsko commons (I’m not sure what it’s called) and the word search through the camera at the library”

Team: Blondies4Life

— Allie A

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

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Minnesota Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Minnesota 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 Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.2 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.