University of Northern Iowa Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game | cedar falls Scavenger Hunt

The Game

We've turned University of Northern Iowa into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 7 iconic places around University of Northern Iowa. 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 . You will walk around 1.4 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

Commons

Exploration Spots

Commons

You'll solve a riddle about the Collegiate Gothic architecture and historic ballrooms of the Commons, UNI's original 20th-century dining hub.

Porta Largo Sculpture

Discover how the fifteen-ton Porta Largo sculpture uses Sardinian white marble to bridge the gap between ancient Greek architecture and modern design.

Maucker Union

Solve a cipher to discover how the 120,000 square foot Maucker Union serves as a community hub hosting over 4,500 events annually.

UNI-Dome

Solve a rebus to learn about the UNI-Dome's iconic domed roof and its history hosting Panther football, NCAA tournaments, and major concerts.

Russell Hall

Discover the School of Music’s state-of-the-art facilities and renowned concert hall acoustics while solving a Morse code challenge.

Campanile

Solve a riddle to discover the history of the 47-bell carillon and the midnight tradition at this 1926 landmark.

And Much More...

These are just the highlights. There are hidden corners, secret statues, and lost history waiting for you to discover.

The Game

Exploration Spots

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