The Game

We've turned Carnegie Mellon University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Carnegie Mellon 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 Hamerschlag Hall, Dr. Mao Yisheng Statue and Walking to the Sky. 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

Cohon University Center

Exploration Spots

Hamerschlag Hall

Crack a coded note at Hamerschlag Hall, an imposing centerpiece whose distinctive silhouette inspired the School of Scaring in Monsters University.

Dr. Mao Yisheng Statue

Solve a riddle at the Dr. Mao Yisheng Statue, honoring the recipient of the first Ph.D. ever awarded by the Carnegie Institute of Technology.

Walking to the Sky

Solve a riddle at Walking to the Sky, a towering seven-ton sculpture inspired by a childhood story about a friendly giant.

The Fence

Decode a morse code message at The Fence, a campus icon once recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's most painted object.

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:

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

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

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Carnegie Mellon University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Carnegie Mellon 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 Cohon University Center, 5032 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
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.