The Game

We've turned Drexel University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Drexel 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 Anthony J. Drexel Statue, Mario the Magnificent and The Armory. You will walk around 0.7 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

Creese Student Center

Exploration Spots

Anthony J. Drexel Statue

Solve a riddle at Anthony J. Drexel Statue, honoring the financier who mentored J.P. Morgan and personally funded the U.S. Army payroll during the Civil War.

Mario the Magnificent

Snap a team photo at Mario the Magnificent, a 4,100-pound bronze dragon named after an alumnus who attended every men's basketball game for over two decades.

The Armory

Solve a sound puzzle at The Armory, a 1916 Classical Revival stronghold hiding a historic Gettysburg battle flag inside an appointment-only museum.

Running Free

Solve a riddle at Running Free, a sculpture crafted by the same artist behind the Philadelphia Zoo's famous hippos.

Monument in Waiting

Solve a riddle at Monument in Waiting, an interactive public art piece inviting passersby to stand directly on its pedestal.

Main Building

Solve a riddle at Main Building, the university's 1891 anchor where students rub a bronze statue's toe for good luck before exams.

Momentum

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Momentum, an abstract, armless bronze figure designed to capture the athletic kinetic energy of the nearby gym.

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

Richardson, TX

“I really really enjoyed the narrative and the rhyme scheme that was used, it added a lot to the sense of adventure. My favorite puzzle was the love Jack photo, purely because it felt like very simple fun and it made the experience revolve more around the people I was with.”

Team: C+ at Best

— Murphy V

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

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

Questions & Answers

What is the Drexel University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Drexel University 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 Creese Student Center, 3210 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.7 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.