The Game

We've turned Gonzaga University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Gonzaga 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 Jundt Art Museum, Music Building and John J. Hemmingson Center. You will walk around 1 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

Crosby Student Center

Exploration Spots

Jundt Art Museum

Solve a rebus at the Jundt Art Museum, a copper-steepled landmark showcasing a dramatic Dale Chihuly glass chandelier in the Chancellor's Room.

Music Building

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Music Building, an 1898 Victorian mansion complete with a corner turret and persistent campus rumors of resident ghosts.

John J. Hemmingson Center

Decode a morse code message at the John J. Hemmingson Center, which features suspended pedestrian bridges, an interactive Zag Wall, and a rooftop apiary.

Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center

Solve a riddle at the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center, home to full second-floor replicas of the late benefactress's historic rooms and original furnishings.

St. Aloysius Church

Solve a riddle at St. Aloysius Church, an iconic 1911 sanctuary whose towering 164-foot twin spires are crowned with glowing crosses and historic bells.

College Hall

Crack a cipher at College Hall, an 1898 brick landmark where Theodore Roosevelt once spoke that once contained an indoor marble swimming pool.

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:

Adrian, MI

“The ones with the cameras where you looked around with it, also the one with the flashlight with Morse code!”

Team: #betterarchie

— Ryann N

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

Nanaimo, British Columbia

“I enjoyed the puzzles inside VIUSU building, and generally how the map was set up to explore each department.”

Team: team 19

— Lucy S

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

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

Minneapolis, MN

“I loved the deciphering missions and the user interface. I think it was very cool that we could track where we were going with the gopher map!”

Team: Michael

— Zack H

Questions & Answers

What is the Gonzaga University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Gonzaga University that's part scavenger hunt, part escape room. Your team follows clues on your phone to 10 spots, solving a puzzle and learning something at each one.
Where does it start?: At Crosby Student Center, 602 E Cataldo Ave, Spokane, WA 99202.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1 mile 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.