The Game

We've turned University of Wisconsin Oshkosh into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 11 iconic places around University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. 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 Pollock Alumni House, Dempsey Hall and Oviatt House. You will walk around 1.2 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

Reeve Memorial Union

Exploration Spots

Pollock Alumni House

Snap a team photo at Pollock Alumni House, a 1920 Mediterranean-style mansion originally built for the head of the company behind OshKosh B'Gosh overalls.

Dempsey Hall

Crack a cipher at Dempsey Hall, a Collegiate Gothic landmark guarded by stone gargoyles representing physics, chemistry, biology, and agriculture.

Oviatt House

Solve a riddle at Oviatt House, the oldest building on campus featuring striking blue-limestone masonry and an ornate three-story tower.

Culver Family Welcome Center

Solve a chess puzzle at the Culver Family Welcome Center, a riverside facility honoring the alumnus who created the iconic ButterBurger restaurant chain.

Swart Hall

Decode a morse code message at Swart Hall, a former teacher training school where John F. Kennedy once delivered a presidential campaign speech.

The Guardian Statue

Snap a team photo at The Guardian Statue, an eleven-foot abstract steel sculpture that sparked fierce controversy when it debuted in 1962.

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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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 Reeve Memorial Union, 800 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
How long does it take?: About 45 minutes, covering roughly 1.2 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.