The Game

We've turned University of Missouri into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around University of Missouri. 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 Francis Quadrangle, Memorial Union Tower and Tiger. You will walk around 1.8 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 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

Speaker Circle

Exploration Spots

Francis Quadrangle

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Francis Quadrangle, whose six iconic Ionic columns are the sole survivors of an 1892 fire that destroyed Academic Hall.

Memorial Union Tower

Solve a rebus at Memorial Union Tower, which stood completely alone for nearly twenty-five years before the rest of the building could finally be finished.

Tiger

Snap a team photo at Tiger, a tribute to the Civil War-era militia that defended Columbia and inspired the university's beloved mascot.

Jefferson Statue

Solve a riddle at Jefferson Statue, home to the original granite obelisk that marked Thomas Jefferson's grave at Monticello before being donated in 1883.

Student Recreation Center

Decode a morse code message at Student Recreation Center, the expansive hub packing weight rooms, basketball courts, and student fitness resources under one roof.

Ellis Library

Crack a coded note at Ellis Library, a massive repository holding over three million volumes alongside rare books, historic maps, and two distinct museums.

Peace Park

Solve a chess puzzle at Peace Park, the oldest undeveloped parcel on campus and home to over forty distinct varieties of trees.

Jesse Hall

Solve a sound puzzle at Jesse Hall, an 1895 landmark whose 180-foot dome defines the campus skyline and houses Columbia's largest performance venue.

Speaker Circle

Solve a riddle at Speaker Circle, one of only two designated free-speech forums in the entire state of Missouri where anyone may speak without a permit.

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

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

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

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

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

Berea, KY

“The morse code was really fun, so was the activity where we had to move our cameras to find the letters.”

Team: silly worms

— Cadie C

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

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Missouri Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Missouri 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 Speaker Circle, Arts & Science Bldg, Room 110, Columbia, MO 65201.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.8 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.