The Game

We've turned Elon University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Elon 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 McMichael Science Center, Numen Lumen Pavilion and Koury Business Center. You will walk around 1.5 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

Moseley Center

Exploration Spots

McMichael Science Center

Solve a riddle at McMichael Science Center, where a former university president reportedly swung a sledgehammer to clear space for its construction.

Numen Lumen Pavilion

Solve a chess puzzle at Numen Lumen Pavilion, a multifaith center where visiting Tibetan monks craft intricate sand mandalas only to sweep them away.

Koury Business Center

Decode a morse code message at Koury Business Center, an ultra-modern facility dedicated in 2006 by legendary astronaut John Glenn.

Founders Hall

Solve a rebus at Founders Hall, home to a robotic SmartFlower sculpture outside that tracks the sun to produce clean energy.

Phoenix Rising Sculpture

Snap a team photo at Phoenix Rising Sculpture, a dramatic bronze masterpiece depicting a mythical bird emerging from a flaming, globe-shaped egg.

Whitley Auditorium

Solve a riddle at Whitley Auditorium, a 1924 concert hall housing a 2,500-pipe organ and rumored backstage ghost sightings.

Amphitheater

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Amphitheater, a tiered outdoor venue that was transformed into a massive tented classroom for socially distanced learning.

And Much More...

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

Player Reviews

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Here's what players say about our experiences elsewhere:

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

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

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

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

Questions & Answers

What is the Elon University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Elon 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 Moseley Center, 100 Campus Dr, Elon, NC 27244.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.5 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.