The Game

We've turned Virginia Commonwealth University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around Virginia Commonwealth 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 Crash Dummies, University Student Commons and Shafer Court Sculptures. You will walk around 1.5 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

University Student Commons

Exploration Spots

Crash Dummies

Solve a rebus at Crash Dummies, a massive 2014 mural depicting hulking figures in bright orange hazmat suits within a dense, congested cityscape.

University Student Commons

Solve a riddle at University Student Commons, home to a massive 14-foot bronze ram horn sculpture that campus tradition permits students to touch only three times.

Shafer Court Sculptures

Snap a team photo at Shafer Court Sculptures, an open-air classroom whose oversized winged desks intentionally lift your feet off the ground.

Institute for Contemporary Art

Decode a morse code message at the Institute for Contemporary Art, a striking zinc-clad landmark featuring torqued angles and an outdoor gathering space called the Thinking Field.

Cary Street Gym

Solve a sound puzzle at Cary Street Gym, an 1891 Italianate structure that originally operated as a bustling public market and municipal auditorium.

Sitterding House

Solve a riddle at Sitterding House, the sole surviving 1891 Victorian townhouse on a block now dominated by modern university facilities.

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:

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The one we did on museum was fun. I gave correct answer for 2 of them.”

Team: Five warriors

— Shambhavi A

Montgomery, IL

“I enjoy my team and how we worked together to solve the scavanger hunt”

Team: Moldovan Menaces

— Patricia

Charlestown, RI

“Seeing sights, solving puzzles”

Team: Nadeau

— Bernadette n

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.

“The Morse code riddle was pretty amazing”

Team: ctrl alt defeat

— Neeraj M

Jacksonville, IL

“The whole game was super fun. It got me a lot closer to newer people as well.”

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Virginia Commonwealth University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Virginia Commonwealth 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 University Student Commons, 907 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284.
How long does it take?: About 60 minutes, covering roughly 1.5 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.