The Game

We've turned University of Toledo into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around University of Toledo. 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 Spirit Rock, The University of Toledo Seal and University Hall. You will walk around 1.8 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

Veterans Memorial Plaza

Exploration Spots

Spirit Rock

Snap a team photo at Spirit Rock, a landmark coated in so many covert nighttime layers of paint that its true size remains a mystery.

The University of Toledo Seal

Solve a riddle at The University of Toledo Seal, an elevated campus emblem rumored to curse anyone who steps on it with a failing grade.

University Hall

Crack a coded note at University Hall, a 1931 Gothic landmark guarded by four gargoyles atop a 205-foot bell tower.

Centennial Mall

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Centennial Mall, a vibrant nine-acre green space rumored to be haunted by spirits from former Army barracks.

Lancelot Thompson Student Union

Solve a sound puzzle at Lancelot Thompson Student Union, honoring the university's trailblazing first full-time African American faculty member.

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:

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

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

Montgomery, IL

“I enjoy my team and how we worked together to solve the scavanger hunt”

Team: Moldovan Menaces

— Patricia

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

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Toledo Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Toledo 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 Veterans Memorial Plaza, 3000 West, Centennial Dr, Toledo, OH 43606.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.8 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.