Name: Missouri State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
Brand: The Great Game
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

The Game

We've turned Missouri State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Missouri 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 the Hammons Fountain, the Jackie Stiles Statue and one of the many Bronze Bear Statues. 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 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

Duane G. Meyer Library

Exploration Spots

Carrington Hall

Solve a rebus at Carrington Hall, the stately 1908 structure that once served as the entire university before campus expanded.

Bronze Bear Statue

Snap a team photo at the Bronze Bear Statue, the towering centerpiece of a campus-wide art initiative featuring 25 uniquely decorated bears.

Meyer Library

Solve a riddle at Meyer Library, crowned by a carillon bell tower with 48 bronze bells that ring every quarter-hour across campus.

Jackie Stiles Statue

Solve a riddle at the Jackie Stiles Statue, honoring the basketball superstar who scored an incredible NCAA Division I record of 3,393 points.

And Much More...

These are just the highlights. There are hidden corners, secret statues, and lost history waiting for you to discover.

Player Reviews

Reviews for This Adventure

5.0from 3 ratings

Team: Monday

— Lindsey G, Springfield, MO

Team: acocks ❤️ mostate

— Anna A, Springfield, MO

Team: Kirbgath

— Lindsey G, Springfield, MO

More From Other Adventures

See what players are saying about The Great Game in other cities.

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

Chicago, IL

“I liked the cryptography puzzle.”

Team: Rovers

— Sarah B

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

“The one we did on museum was fun. I gave correct answer for 2 of them.”

Team: Five warriors

— Shambhavi A

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Questions & Answers

What is the Missouri State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Missouri State 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 Duane G. Meyer Library, 850 S John Q Hammons Pkwy, Springfield, MO 65897.
How long does it take?: About 60 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.