The Game

We've turned Montana State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Montana 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 Strand Union Building, Spirit Statue and Norm Asbjornson Hall. You will walk around 1.1 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

Strand Union Building

Exploration Spots

Strand Union Building

Solve a riddle at the Strand Union Building, student-funded in 1940 and named for the first alumnus to serve as university president.

Spirit Statue

Snap a team photo at the Spirit Statue, a six-foot bronze mascot perched atop an enormous 36,000-pound boulder in Alumni Plaza.

Norm Asbjornson Hall

Snap a team photo at Norm Asbjornson Hall, a striking steel-and-glass hub whose exposed HVAC ductwork serves as an everyday teaching tool.

Red Chair

Snap a team photo at the Red Chair, a student-designed sculpture whose curved steel branches hold ski lift chairs that naturally catch winter icicles.

Lewis Hall

Solve a chess puzzle at Lewis Hall, an early 1920s landmark featuring 1942 murals honoring students who died studying Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Montana Hall

Solve a sound puzzle at Montana Hall, an 1898 building whose rooftop steeple helped engineering students survey the iconic hillside 'M'.

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:

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

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

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Auburn, AL

“Having to solve riddles about auburn was informative and fun.”

Team: Women in STEM

— Alyssa W

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

Stare Mesto, Praha

“Taking selfie + puzzles that required an eye for a detail; when we needed to find something rather than figure it out.”

Team: Anything team

— Justyna W

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Montana State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Montana State University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 11 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Strand Union Building, 1210 S 8th Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.1 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.