The Game

We've turned Lehigh University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Lehigh 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 Sayre Observatory, Alumni Memorial Building and Linderman Library. You will walk around 0.8 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 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

University Center

Exploration Spots

Sayre Observatory

Crack a coded note at Sayre Observatory, where observations with a repaired zenith telescope famously proved that Earth's poles shift position.

Alumni Memorial Building

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Alumni Memorial Building, a Collegiate Gothic landmark featuring a hidden face sculpted into its exterior stonework.

Linderman Library

Decode a morse code message at Linderman Library, home to first editions of Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species' and Audubon's 'Birds of America.'

University Center

Solve a riddle at University Center, Lehigh's oldest building featuring pub tables crafted from its original 500-year-old roof timber.

Asa Packer Monument

Snap a team photo at Asa Packer Monument, honoring the railroad pioneer, congressman, and industrialist who founded Lehigh University.

Packer Memorial Church

Solve a rebus at Packer Memorial Church, an English Gothic chapel that students originally protested in hopes of getting dorms instead.

Packard Lab

Solve a riddle at Packard Lab, where the very first Packard automobile from 1899 sits on display inside a lobby glass case.

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:

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

New London, CT

“I really enjoyed the random grouping as it gave us all a better chance to connect with people on our floor instead of just our roommates. I also liked the decoding puzzles.”

Team: morrisson 5th 3

— Lindsay B

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Lehigh University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Lehigh University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 11 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At University Center, 29 Trembley Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18015.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.8 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.