The Game

We've turned Baylor University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Baylor 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 Baylor Memorial Fountain, Old Main and Martin Museum of Art. You will walk around 2.3 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 75 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

75 Min

Location

Armstrong Browning Library

Exploration Spots

Baylor Memorial Fountain

Solve a riddle at Baylor Memorial Fountain, a 17,000-gallon landmark whose 1980s predecessor was informally nicknamed "the rocket launcher."

Old Main

Solve a riddle at Old Main, Baylor's oldest building whose iconic spires were completely missing for over two decades following a devastating tornado.

Martin Museum of Art

Find floating augmented-reality letters at Martin Museum of Art, a showcase of 1,500 artworks spanning five centuries that is rumored to be haunted.

Bill Daniel Student Center

Decode a morse code message at Bill Daniel Student Center, whose construction stood frozen as bare steel throughout the entirety of World War II.

Pat Neff Hall

Solve a rebus at Pat Neff Hall, a historic tower housing a 48-bell carillon beneath an iconic dome that gleams in gold leaf.

Armstrong Browning Library

Solve a riddle at Armstrong Browning Library, home to the world’s largest collection of personal letters and manuscripts from famous Victorian poets.

Baylor Sciences Building

Crack a coded note at Baylor Sciences Building, the campus's largest academic facility spanning more than 500,000 square feet under one roof.

Bear Statue

Solve a sound puzzle at Bear Statue, a massive 1,200-pound bronze sculpture crafted by a talented Baylor professor.

Judge Baylor Statue

Snap a team photo at Judge Baylor Statue, a 1939 bronze sculpted by Pompeo Coppini that co-creates Baylor University's official symbol.

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:

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 Baylor University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Baylor 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 Armstrong Browning Library, 710 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706.
How long does it take?: About 75 minutes, covering roughly 2.3 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.