The Game

We've turned Marshall University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around Marshall 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 Morrow Library, Recreation Center and John Marshall Statue. 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 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

Memorial Student Center

Exploration Spots

Morrow Library

Solve a rebus at Morrow Library, a 1930 landmark that served as a filming location for the 2006 movie We Are Marshall.

Recreation Center

Snap a team photo at the Recreation Center, featuring a suspended indoor running track that overlooks the gymnasium courts.

John Marshall Statue

Snap a team photo at the John Marshall Statue, an eight-foot bronze likeness honoring the fourth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Old Main

Decode a morse code message at Old Main, whose scenic north lawn hosted Marshall's commencement ceremonies throughout the 1930s.

Applied Engineering Building

Solve a riddle at the Applied Engineering Building, the bustling headquarters for Marshall's College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.

Science Building

Solve a riddle at the Science Building, the multi-departmental campus hub housing everything from environmental studies to forensic and criminal justice sciences.

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:

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

Evanston, IL

“I liked the hieroglyphs and Morse code one”

Team: Spring Family!

— Savannah S

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

Jacksonville, IL

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

Team: Fantastic 4

— Allison I

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

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

Questions & Answers

What is the Marshall University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?: A self-guided outdoor adventure around Marshall 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 Memorial Student Center, 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755.
How long does it take?: About 60 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.