The Game

We've turned Texas Christian University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Texas Christian 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 Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, Horned Frog Statue and Robert Carr Chapel. You will walk around 1.2 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

Brown Lupton University Union

Exploration Spots

Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena

Solve a rebus at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, home to a concourse hall of fame showcasing decades of historic sports memorabilia.

Horned Frog Statue

Snap a team photo at the Horned Frog Statue, a metal mascot whose creator secretly etched his daughters' initials into the neck.

Robert Carr Chapel

Solve a sound puzzle at Robert Carr Chapel, whose towering spire forced planners to excavate the football stadium into a sunken bowl.

Brown Lupton University Union

Solve a riddle at Brown Lupton University Union, featuring a two-story archway designed to maintain clear sightlines across campus.

Mary Wright Admissions Center

Take a tour guide quiz at Mary Wright Admissions Center, the fastest-constructed building on campus featuring a glowing purple glass rotunda.

Frog Fountain

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Frog Fountain, whose four fluted tiers cascade water to symbolize the passing of knowledge between classes.

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:

Chicago, IL

“I liked the cryptography puzzle.”

Team: Rovers

— Sarah B

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

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

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

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

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Questions & Answers

What is the Texas Christian University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Texas Christian 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 Brown Lupton University Union, 2901 Stadium Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76129.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.2 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.