The Game

We've turned Texas A & M University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Texas A & M 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 Aggie Park, Haynes Ring Replica and Reveille Mascot Cemetery and Statue. You will walk around 1.9 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

Commons

Exploration Spots

Aggie Park

Solve a riddle at Aggie Park, home to a statue of Aggie War Hymn author J.V. 'Pinky' Wilson gazing toward Kyle Field.

Haynes Ring Replica

Snap a team photo at the Haynes Ring Replica, a 6,500-pound bronze sculpture concealing a secret time capsule sealed until 2046.

Reveille Mascot Cemetery and Statue

Crack a cipher at the Reveille Mascot Cemetery and Statue, the resting place of the smuggled mascot who exposed herself by barking at reveille.

Academic Building

Solve a sound puzzle at the Academic Building, whose iconic copper dome once held a rooftop light removed after cadets used it for target practice.

Sbisa Dining Hall

Decode a morse code message at Sbisa Dining Hall, an iconic 1913 hall whose basement once served as a fully stocked Cold War fallout shelter.

Animal Industries Building

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Animal Industries Building, a 1932 landmark adorned with cattle brand grillwork and rumored to be haunted by a basement ghost.

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:

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

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

New London, CT

“Yes I did I loved the Morse code part when my flash turned on and off that was a great addition to the game.”

Team: The Mimes

— Jennifer I

Auburn, AL

“Having to solve riddles about auburn was informative and fun.”

Team: Women in STEM

— Alyssa W

Thibodaux, LA

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

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

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 Texas A & M University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Texas A & M 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 Commons, 655 Mosher Ln, College Station, TX 77840.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.9 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.