The Game

We've turned University of Nebraska into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 12 iconic places around University of Nebraska. 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 Mueller Tower, Architecture Hall and Temple Building. 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

Mueller Tower

Exploration Spots

Mueller Tower

Solve a riddle at Mueller Tower, an 84-foot limestone landmark that plays music through electronic speakers instead of real bells.

Architecture Hall

Solve a riddle at Architecture Hall, the only surviving 19th-century building on city campus whose north wing once sat doorless for two years.

Temple Building

Solve a sound puzzle at the Temple Building, a historic hall whose construction sparked local outrage over a controversial donation from John Rockefeller.

Memorial Stadium

Solve a riddle at Memorial Stadium, home to an epic sellout streak that has packed over 85,000 fans into every game since 1962.

Torn Notebook

Snap a team photo at Torn Notebook, a whimsical sculpture inspired by an artist's real habit of ripping pages straight from pocket notebooks.

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

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

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

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

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Nebraska Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Nebraska that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 12 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Mueller Tower, 1306 U St, Lincoln, NE 68588.
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.