Name: Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game
Brand: The Great Game
Price: 10 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (26 reviews)

The Game

We've turned Pittsburgh Cultural District into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Pittsburgh Cultural District . 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 the August Wilson Cultural Center, Heinz Hall and Heinz History Center. 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

Heinz Hall

Exploration Spots

Century Building

Solve a rebus at Century Building, a 1907 Beaux Arts landmark that once towered over Pittsburgh as one of its tallest structures.

Heinz Hall

Solve a riddle at Heinz Hall, a lavish 1927 movie palace rescued from demolition and adorned with rebuilt one-ton chandeliers and gold leaf.

Fulton Building

Crack a coded note at Fulton Building, a 1906 Renaissance Revival tower featuring a dramatic seven-story light well carved directly through its center.

And Much More...

These are just the highlights. There are hidden corners, secret statues, and lost history waiting for you to discover.

Player Reviews

Reviews for This Adventure

4.4from 26 ratings

Team: goteam

— Lance W, Pittsburgh, PA

Team: Team Jakey Poo

— Thomas R, Pittsburgh, PA

Team: Pack O Vikings

— Joey M, Pittsburgh, PA

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— Susan P, Pittsburgh, PA

Team: Tate Family Trip

— Joanna T, Pittsburgh, PA

Team: DA BEST

— Eric L, Pittsburgh, PA

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Chicago, IL

“I liked the cryptography puzzle.”

Team: Rovers

— Sarah B

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

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

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Pittsburgh Cultural District Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Pittsburgh Cultural District 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 Heinz Hall, 600 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh , PA 15222.
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.