James Madison University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

Wilson Hall
James Madison University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

The Game

We've turned James Madison University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 9 iconic places around James Madison 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 the epic Duke Dog Statue, The Quad and Wilson Hall. You will walk around 1.9 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 75 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!

  • 🔍Real-time 3D tracking of your detective mascot
  • 🧩Complete 10 interactive tasks
Duration
75 Min
Walking
1.9 Mi
Start Location
Wilson Hall

Exploration Spots

Duke Hall
Duke Hall

Explore JMU's flagship fine arts facility and learn about the eight distinct art programs housed within its studios and sculpture courtyard.

James Madison
James Madison

Solve a riddle to learn about the "Little Jimmy" and "Big Jimmy" statues honoring the Father of the Constitution.

Wilson Hall
Wilson Hall

Solve a riddle about the iconic 1931 bluestone centerpiece and its connection to Woodrow Wilson's birthplace in Staunton.

Duke Dog Statue
Duke Dog Statue

You'll discover how this bronze bulldog honors President Samuel Page Duke and why its royal crown and intimidating grin make it a legendary campus icon.

And Much More...

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

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