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Track down Archie the Basset Hound on a 3-mile, app-guided scavenger hunt through CU Boulder. Expect historic buildings, steep steps, and campus lore on a 90-minute self-guided mystery tour.
Track down Archie the Basset Hound on a 3-mile, app-guided scavenger hunt through CU Boulder. Expect historic buildings, steep steps, and campus lore on a 90-minute self-guided mystery tour.
You begin on the broad stone steps outside Norlin Library, the Flatirons cutting a sharp silhouette behind you. The campus hums with student life — bicycles clicking, lecture halls opening — while the app hands you your first clue: Archie the Basset Hound has a nose for history, and you’ll need yours.
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Operated by The Great Game · Boulder, Colorado
You begin on the broad stone steps outside Norlin Library, the Flatirons cutting a sharp silhouette behind you. The campus hums with student life — bicycles clicking, lecture halls opening — while the app hands you your first clue: Archie the Basset Hound has a nose for history, and you’ll need yours.
The route threads past Macky Auditorium, the Buffalo Statue, and quads laid out when the university was founded in 1876. Geology shows up in the distance: the tilted sandstone of the Flatirons, reminders of the Laramide uplift that shaped Boulder’s skyline. Culturally, CU Boulder blends academic tradition with an outdoors-first ethic — expect plaques, memorials, and a few friendly locals who’ve watched generations of students pass these paths.
Practical details are simple and specific: the self-guided hunt covers roughly 3 miles and typically takes about 90 minutes at a steady pace. Terrain is paved walkways, stone steps and short hills; elevation change is noticeable around the central campus and toward the foothills. The experience is app-driven and requires a charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes and basic navigation skills. It’s suitable for families or small groups, though the hilly terrain makes it not wheelchair friendly.
Plan for morning or late-afternoon to avoid class-change crowds, bring water and a lightweight layer for Boulder’s sudden breeze, and allow extra time to peek inside Norlin or the campus museum if you want a deeper look. Follow campus rules, be respectful around academic spaces, and let the clues pull you through a century of campus life — you’ll finish with a better map of CU’s stories than when you began.
Most groups complete the route in about 60–90 minutes, but you can take up to two hours if you explore stops more deeply.
No — the campus is hilly with many stairs, so the experience is not wheelchair friendly.
Both — the game supports solo players and small teams; larger groups may want to split into teams for a faster experience.
Cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start for a full refund per the booking policy.
The Great Game operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You begin on the broad stone steps outside Norlin Library, the Flatirons cutting a sharp silhouette behind you. The campus hums with student life — bicycles clicking, lecture halls opening — while the app hands you your first clue: Archie the Basset Hound has a nose for history, and you’ll need yours.
You begin on the broad stone steps outside Norlin Library, the Flatirons cutting a sharp silhouette behind you. The campus hums with student life — bicycles clicking, lecture halls opening — while the app hands you your first clue: Archie the Basset Hound has a nose for history, and you’ll need yours.
The route threads past Macky Auditorium, the Buffalo Statue, and quads laid out when the university was founded in 1876. Geology shows up in the distance: the tilted sandstone of the Flatirons, reminders of the Laramide uplift that shaped Boulder’s skyline. Culturally, CU Boulder blends academic tradition with an outdoors-first ethic — expect plaques, memorials, and a few friendly locals who’ve watched generations of students pass these paths.
Practical details are simple and specific: the self-guided hunt covers roughly 3 miles and typically takes about 90 minutes at a steady pace. Terrain is paved walkways, stone steps and short hills; elevation change is noticeable around the central campus and toward the foothills. The experience is app-driven and requires a charged smartphone, comfortable walking shoes and basic navigation skills. It’s suitable for families or small groups, though the hilly terrain makes it not wheelchair friendly.
Plan for morning or late-afternoon to avoid class-change crowds, bring water and a lightweight layer for Boulder’s sudden breeze, and allow extra time to peek inside Norlin or the campus museum if you want a deeper look. Follow campus rules, be respectful around academic spaces, and let the clues pull you through a century of campus life — you’ll finish with a better map of CU’s stories than when you began.