The Game

We've turned Hofstra University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Hofstra 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 John Cranford Adams Playhouse, Quad Statue and Dialogue between Plato and Socrates. You will walk around 0.6 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

Hofstra Hall

Exploration Spots

John Cranford Adams Playhouse

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the John Cranford Adams Playhouse, whose stage can accommodate a four-fifths scale replica of London's original Globe Theater.

Quad Statue

Crack a coded note at the Quad Statue, a quiet campus gem entitled "Creating" that depicts a man immersed in a book.

Dialogue between Plato and Socrates

Snap a team photo at the Dialogue between Plato and Socrates, a striking sculpture crafted by Soviet dissident artist Mihail Chemiakin.

Monroe Lecture Center

Solve a riddle at the Monroe Lecture Center, home to the Helene Fortunoff Theater where university recitals and cultural readings take center stage.

Hofstra Hall

Solve a riddle at Hofstra Hall, a 1904 private estate that originally housed the entire university when it opened in 1935.

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:

Grand Forks, ND

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

Minneapolis, MN

“I loved the deciphering missions and the user interface. I think it was very cool that we could track where we were going with the gopher map!”

Team: Michael

— Zack H

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Hofstra University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Hofstra 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 Hofstra Hall, 1000 Hempstead Tpke, Hempstead, NY 11550.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.6 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.