The Game

We've turned Brigham Young University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Brigham Young 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 Statue of Massasoit, Carl F. Eyring Science Center and Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum. You will walk around 1.3 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 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

Wilkinson Student Center

Exploration Spots

Statue of Massasoit

Solve a sound puzzle at the Statue of Massasoit, a bronze tribute honoring the Wampanoag leader who formed an alliance with Plymouth colonists in 1621.

Carl F. Eyring Science Center

Solve a rebus at the Carl F. Eyring Science Center, a 1950 structure so resilient that past demolition attempts proved too difficult.

Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum

Crack a coded note at the Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, home to millions of research specimens alongside full-sized elephant and giraffe taxidermy.

Centennial Carillon Tower

Solve a riddle at the Centennial Carillon Tower, the only carillon in Utah featuring a 97-foot frame and a 3.5-ton Bourdon bell.

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

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

Berea, KY

“The morse code was really fun, so was the activity where we had to move our cameras to find the letters.”

Team: silly worms

— Cadie C

Saint Cloud, MN

“They were all very fun”

Team: Trash Mammals

— Zay

Richardson, TX

“I really really enjoyed the narrative and the rhyme scheme that was used, it added a lot to the sense of adventure. My favorite puzzle was the love Jack photo, purely because it felt like very simple fun and it made the experience revolve more around the people I was with.”

Team: C+ at Best

— Murphy V

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

Questions & Answers

What is the Brigham Young University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Brigham Young 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 Wilkinson Student Center, 1060 E Campus Dr, Provo, UT 84604.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.3 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.