The Game

We've turned Belmont University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Belmont 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 Jack C. Massey College of Business, Chum Run Statue and Belmont Mansion. You will walk around 1.1 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

Gabhart Student Center

Exploration Spots

Jack C. Massey College of Business

Decode a morse code message at the Jack C. Massey College of Business, named for the entrepreneur who once owned KFC and took three companies to the NYSE.

Chum Run Statue

Snap a team photo at the Chum Run Statue, a beloved bear sculpture crafted by a former Hollywood animation artist.

Belmont Mansion

Solve a riddle at Belmont Mansion, an 1853 Italianate villa whose original 180-acre estate once featured an art gallery, a bowling alley, and a private zoo.

McWhorter Hall

Solve a rebus at McWhorter Hall, a 90,000-square-foot health sciences hub featuring its own fully licensed, student-run pharmacy.

Johnson Center

Solve a riddle at the Johnson Center, the high-tech entertainment hub housing a 260-seat screening theater and motion picture sound stages.

Bill and Carole Troutt Theater

Crack a coded note at the Bill and Carole Troutt Theater, a modern performance space housed behind a preserved Baptist church sanctuary façade.

Bell Tower

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Bell Tower, an iconic historic carillon featured in Belmont's logo and rumored to be haunted.

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:

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

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

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Chicago, IL

“I liked the cryptography puzzle.”

Team: Rovers

— Sarah B

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

“All of it”

Team: OG roomies

— Grace H

Questions & Answers

What is the Belmont University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Belmont University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 11 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Gabhart Student Center, 1930 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN 37212.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.1 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.