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Harvard University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game

2 Reviews 3.50 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor | Cambridge, USA
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Overview

There's nothing quite like The Great Game. It's like a scavenger hunt mixed with an escape room. Built around the coolest places in the world (like Harvard University), it is a completely unique way to explore an incredible area.

Over 200,000 players have played around the world and across all platforms we have a 9.2/10 player satisfaction score.

It is completely self guided, so you can go at your own pace. There are built in hints, so you will never get stuck in the adventure. As you walk from location to location, the app will teach you more about various parts of the Harvard University and why they are so special.

In the Harvard Heist, the Harvard Art Museums have been robbed and it is up to your team of detectives to recover the stolen painting.

What's Included

  • Historical Facts and stories about Harvard
  • Insanely Fun Puzzles
  • Self-Guided - so freedom to go at your own pace
  • Gratuities
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1350 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

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What To Expect

We've turned Harvard University into an incredible outdoor digital adventure. Our PokemonGo style app will take you to 8 iconic places around the 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 such as The John Harvard Statue, the Museum of Natural History, Widener Library, Harvard Square, the Harvard Lampoon Building and more.

The Harvard Heist adventure is a mystery: One of the one of the masterpieces In the Wertheim Room at Harvard Art Museums has been stolen and it is up to you (and your team) to recover the stolen painting. You will be walk around 1.5 miles as you find clues, solve puzzles and get closer to completing The Great Game. You can go at your own pace, but it should take around an hour to complete the adventure.

Over 200,000 players have used our app to explore the world in the last year - we can't wait for you to play as well!

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harvard University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-475431P3

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Harvard University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EDT).
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The following is included:
  • Historical Facts and stories about Harvard.
  • Insanely Fun Puzzles.
  • Self-Guided - so freedom to go at your own pace.
The following is NOT included:
  • Gratuities.
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Accessibility information for the Harvard University Scavenger Hunt and Escape Game is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Self-Guided - so freedom to go at your own pace
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  • Service animals allowed
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  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
  • Operated by a business

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