On July 18th and 25th, 2026, sleuths in teams of two to four will compete in a battle of code-breaking, riddle-solving, and of course, googling, in our Flagship Challenge. This is our most epic event of the year, where we debut 100% never-before-seen-publically clues.
As always, participating teams will race as the clock ticks to find and decode a series of interactive clues that intertwine with the city's rich culture and history. The first team to complete the challenge and arrive at the final celebration will be awarded the grand prize.
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Saturdays throughout the summer, we will RERUN one of mini challenges. Updated this year to include the Rockefeller Rendezvous! Each experience lasts 1.5-2 hours, and will feature our signature immersive experiences, Cluemasters, and clever puzzles stashed in plain sight.
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Summer Series TicketsDoes everyone on my team need a ticket? No, every ticket allows one team of two to four people to participate.
Where can I find more information about each challenge? On these pages! Hudson Yards Hunt: https://info.ggc.nyc/hudson-yards-teambuilding Terminal Time Trial: https://info.ggc.nyc/grand-central-teambuilding Central Park Sprint: https://info.ggc.nyc/central-park-teambuilding
Are these brand new challenges? No! We have run these challenges before. The Hudson Yards Hunt was 2024's Flagship challenge GGC MMXXIV, puzzles in Terminal Time Trial appeared in GGC MMXXIII, and our Central Park Sprint has been around for much longer than that. If you can't remember if you've participated in one of these events, contact us.
How long does the experience last? Expert puzzlers may be able to complete the experience in about 1 hour. A normal team may take around 1.5 hours, and inexperienced teams regularly take over 2 hours.
Is this experience challenging? It’s about as challenging as an easy to moderate escape room. You will be on your feet for 90-120 minutes, and walk 1+ miles in the summer. You will be solving puzzles that may be challenging for some. These puzzles use all sorts of skills and trivia, so you don’t need to be a math whiz or anything
Who do I contact if I have other questions about the Summer Series Challenges not covered here? gamemaker@ggc.nyc
Can you host a Great Gotham Challenge for my work team? Yes! Check out the "Teambuilding Events" section of the website, and get in touch!
Congratulations to the following teams who have won one of our Flagship Great Gotham Challenges:
ABCD, Augustus Cloof, Blue Tang Clan, Cookie Time, Dean Baker, Dirty Bayes, Elemental Guessing Machine, Flemish Giants, Grid System, hey it's us richard, I am fun, Midnight Marauders, Mr. ZIP Fan Club, Octomarx, PEAKing Gus, [Redacted], Sister Wives, Snoofaloofagus and Clyde, Team Avatar, Team Crank, Team Prospect, The Dallas Spiders Club, The Power Brokers, The Real Story is the Antibodies We Got Along the Way.
Congratulations to the following teams who have won one of our Great Gotham NYC-ster Egg Hunts:
Hard Boiled Division - GrEGG Louganis, The Howeirds
Over Easy Division - Corgi Wranglers, PATHfinders
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