The Game

We've turned Indiana University of Pennsylvania into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Indiana University of Pennsylvania. 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 Mchelhaney Hall, Hadley Union Building and IUP Arch. You will walk around 1.5 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

Hadley Union Building

Exploration Spots

Mchelhaney Hall

Solve a riddle at McElhaney Hall, where the lawn transforms into an active demonstration site for ancient atlatl spear throwing.

Hadley Union Building

Solve a riddle at Hadley Union Building, an active campus hub uniquely owned and operated by students rather than the university.

IUP Arch

Snap a team photo at IUP Arch, the iconic gateway landmark featured across university merchandise and graduation celebrations.

Breezedale Alumni Center

Crack a coded note at Breezedale Alumni Center, an 1868 Victorian mansion still furnished with genuine Italian marble and historic French chairs.

Folger Student Center

Solve a sound puzzle at Folger Student Center, a former dining hall that comes alive for midnight recreation and late-night campus dining.

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 Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Jacksonville, IL

“The whole game was super fun. It got me a lot closer to newer people as well.”

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

Winona, MN

“I loved the puzzle by kryzsko commons (I’m not sure what it’s called) and the word search through the camera at the library”

Team: Blondies4Life

— Allie A

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

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Indiana University of Pennsylvania that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 10 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Hadley Union Building, 319 Pratt Dr, Indiana, PA 15701.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.5 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.