The Game

We've turned Missouri University of Science and Technology into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Missouri University of Science and Technology. 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 Millenium Arch, Saint Patrick Statue and Chancellor's Residence. You will walk around 0.9 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

Welcome Center

Exploration Spots

Millenium Arch

Decode a morse code message at the Millennium Arch, a granite monument sculpted using high-pressure waterjet technology by Winston Churchill’s granddaughter.

Saint Patrick Statue

Snap a team photo at the Saint Patrick Statue, an outdoor tribute honoring the legendary figure revered here as the patron saint of engineers.

Chancellor's Residence

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Chancellor's Residence, the campus's second-oldest building where an expansive dining table was funded entirely by local community cookbooks.

Jack Carney Plaza

Solve a rebus at Jack Carney Plaza, home to a circular concrete stage known as The Puck that has hosted campus rallies for five decades.

Welcome Center

Solve a riddle at the Welcome Center, an expansive mass-timber visitor hub constructed over the footprint of a coal power plant that ran for seventy years.

Rolla Building

Solve a riddle at the Rolla Building, the campus's oldest academic hall that was originally built to serve as the city's public high school.

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:

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

Jacksonville, IL

“The whole game was super fun. It got me a lot closer to newer people as well.”

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

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

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Questions & Answers

What is the Missouri University of Science and Technology Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Missouri University of Science and Technology 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 Welcome Center, 500 Tim Bradley Wy, Rolla, MO 65409.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.9 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.