The Game

We've turned The University of Tennessee Chattanooga into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around The University of Tennessee Chattanooga. 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 Patten Chapel, Founders Hall and Library. 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

Library

Exploration Spots

Patten Chapel

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Patten Chapel, the only chapel located on a public university campus in the state of Tennessee.

Founders Hall

Solve a rebus at Founders Hall, a 1916 Gothic landmark whose second floor once housed the entire campus library for over two decades.

Library

Solve a riddle at the Library, home to vibrant whiteboard art on every floor and reportedly the largest Starbucks in Chattanooga.

University Center

Solve a sound puzzle at the University Center, the vibrant campus hub featuring scenic spaces like the Signal Mountain Room.

Hunter Hall

Crack a coded note at Hunter Hall, where an old set of vintage student lockers remains hidden behind renovated modern walls.

Bretske Hall

Solve a riddle at Bretske Hall, a 1947 former cafeteria and geology center now serving as sunlit art studios.

Chamberlain Pavilion

Solve a riddle at Chamberlain Pavilion, built from the repurposed materials of the nation's second-oldest on-campus college football stadium.

University Greenway

Snap a team photo at University Greenway, a 1.2-mile corridor serving as an outdoor laboratory for researching urban ecosystems and ant biodiversity.

Fine Arts Center

Decode a morse code message at the Fine Arts Center, home to the first Institute of Contemporary Art in Tennessee.

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:

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

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

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

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

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

Questions & Answers

What is the The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around The University of Tennessee Chattanooga 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 Library, 600 Douglas St, Chattanooga, TN 37403.
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.