The Great Game @ Georgia Southern
We invite all to participate in a campus-wide outdoor escape competition during the first weeks of classes. Our beloved mascot, Gus the Eagle, needs help finding a new place to build a nest!
We’ve turned both the Armstrong and Statesboro Campuses into a massive escape-room-like adventure. There are puzzles to solve, clues to decipher, and hidden corners to explore. Your detective skills will be put to the test, all while you get to explore our beautiful campuses like never before. Instructions on how to play are below and here is the url to download the PokemonGo-style app that will let you compete.
The quest kicked off Friday, August 11th at 8am. You can play anytime between August 11th and Thursday, August 31st at 11:59pm. Form a team of 2 to 8 members, download the app, and get started!
How To Play
- Form a team of 2-8 players.
- Have at least 2 players on your team download The Great Game App. Not every player needs to download the app, but if you can, we encourage you to. Scan the QR below or download the app here. You can also search for “TheGreatGame” in the app store.
- Sign up with your GS email address, click “Register for a new game.”
- Scroll to find Georgia Southern and then click on the game with your campus. Note that The Great Game will never contact or share your email address.
- Have one team member click Create Team and choose a team name and password. Other teammates can then click Join Team and log in using the team name and password already created.
- Once everyone has joined your team, Click Begin Game and start your adventure!
- You will have 60 minutes to complete the game. No pauses or breaks are allowed, so be ready to go when you click to start!
What To Expect & Hints
- To solve fun puzzles around campus
- Bring a pen and paper, water, and comfortable shoes for your quest.
- If you get stuck, use hints! You can always skip a puzzle if you use enough hints so you’ll never truly be stuck.
Prizes
The fastest 4 teams on each campus to complete the game will win prizes! Your team captain will be contacted via email after the game closes to notify you of your win!
Last updated: 8/18/2023