Posted on by Harmony Jablon

5 Game Ideas On Campus

  1. CA Scavenger Hunt: This game takes place across the freshman dorms, with each residence hall competing as a team. The objective is: be the first dorm to take a selfie with every CA from the freshman buildings. By working together, residents not only bond with their teammates but also get to know their CAs and connect with other students across campus. There could also be a prize involved for the building that wins.
  2. Cafe Race: In this tame based game, players start outside Nicholson and race to build the best meal possible. Each food item has a point value based on effort and wait time. For example, a custom sandwich from the deli line is worth more points than a quick slice of pizza. The challenge is balancing speed with strategy: players must decide whether to grab fast, low-value items or risk waiting longer for higher-value choices. The winner is the player who assembles the highest-scoring meal in the shortest amount of time. 
  3. Capture the Coffee Cup: This campus twist on Capture the Flag replaces the flag with a coffee cup. Two teams are against each other, both representing a campus coffee shop: Saxby’s or Romo’s/Starbucks. The objective is to infiltrate the opposing team’s territory, steal their coffee cup, and bring it back safely to your side. Just like the classic game, teamwork, strategy, and speed are key to victory.
  4. Romo Hunt: Inspired by Pokémon Go, this mobile game would send students across campus in search of digital Romos. Using a campus specific app, players walk around to discover and collect Romos that appear at different locations. The more Romos a student finds, the more points they earn. To keep the game dynamic, Romos would respawn and move every few minutes or hours, encouraging students to stay active and explore new areas of campus.
  5. Foot-Volley: Played on the campus sand volleyball courts, this game combines soccer with volleyball. Students form small teams of 4–5 players to keep the game fast and engaging. Players aren’t allowed to use their hands or arms. Instead, they must rely on their feet, legs, chest, and head to pass, set, and spike the ball over the net.