The Game

We've turned Bowling Green State University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Bowling Green 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 University Hall, Alumni Gateway and Bowen-Thompson Student Union. You will walk around 0.9 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

Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Exploration Spots

University Hall

Find floating augmented-reality letters at University Hall, the campus's first permanent building that hosted John F. Kennedy and is allegedly haunted by a theater ghost named Alice.

Alumni Gateway

Solve a rebus at Alumni Gateway, a 2022 landmark dedicated during the 100th Homecoming celebration that resembles the original historic campus entrance.

Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Solve a riddle at Bowen-Thompson Student Union, a lively hub standing on the exact spot where a 1950 rustic log cabin once housed Freddie and Frieda Falcon.

Jerome Library

Crack a coded note at Jerome Library, home to the largest piece of public artwork on campus.

Prout Chapel

Solve a riddle at Prout Chapel, an intimate sanctuary where over 230 Falcon Flame alumni couples gathered in 2022 to renew their vows.

BGSU Letters

Snap a team photo at the BGSU Letters, a central landmark installed in the Union Oval in 2019.

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:

Adrian, MI

“The ones with the cameras where you looked around with it, also the one with the flashlight with Morse code!”

Team: #betterarchie

— Ryann N

Grand Forks, ND

“I thought that the first puzzle finding the word on the ground was fun as well as the chippers one was really fun too!”

Team: 3pete

— Samantha P

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

Nanaimo, British Columbia

“I enjoyed the puzzles inside VIUSU building, and generally how the map was set up to explore each department.”

Team: team 19

— Lucy S

Questions & Answers

What is the Bowling Green State University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Bowling Green 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 Bowen-Thompson Student Union, 806 Ridge St, Bowling Green, OH 43403.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.9 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.