The Game

We've turned Marquette University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 10 iconic places around Marquette 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 St. Ignatius Statue, Cudahy Hall and Marquette Hall. You will walk around 0.8 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

Alumni Memorial Union

Exploration Spots

St. Ignatius Statue

Crack a coded note at the St. Ignatius Statue, honoring the soldier-turned-pilgrim whose spiritual transformation was sparked by a cannonball strike five centuries ago.

Cudahy Hall

Solve a sound puzzle at Cudahy Hall, the campus computing hub designed around an airy five-story central atrium spanning over 100,000 square feet.

Marquette Hall

Solve a riddle at Marquette Hall, whose bell tower houses a French-cast 48-bell carillon that is played entirely by hand and foot.

Saint Joan of Arc Chapel

Solve a riddle at Saint Joan of Arc Chapel, a reconstructed 15th-century French structure housing a legendary stone said to stay perpetually cold.

Church of the Gesu

Solve a rebus at Church of the Gesu, an 1894 Gothic Revival landmark linked directly to neighboring Johnston Hall by an elevated pedestrian bridge.

Haggerty Museum of Art

Find floating augmented-reality letters at the Haggerty Museum of Art, a naturally lit repository housing 10,000 diverse masterpieces alongside striking outdoor sculptures.

Alumni Memorial Union

Solve a riddle at the Alumni Memorial Union, the bustling campus hub displaying a massive 20-foot mural painted by 500 local students.

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:

Thibodaux, LA

“I enjoyed the cipher puzzle as well as the “ghost hunting” puzzle!”

Team: Brats

— Rhijah L

Hobbs, NM

“All of them were fun”

Team: birds

— Jessica A

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

Montgomery, IL

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

Team: Moldovan Menaces

— Patricia

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

Brooklyn, NY

“The cypher puzzle by the fish tanks”

Team: Wales Booner

— Lillie S

Questions & Answers

What is the Marquette University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Marquette 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 Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 0.8 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.