Scavenger Hunt
Teams race to find or photograph items from a list within a time limit, earning points for each find and bonus points for creativity.
- Time
- 20 to 45 minutes
- People
- 6+
- Where
- In person or Virtual
- You need
- printed or shared item list, phones for photos, timer
How to play
- Write a list of 15 to 20 items or tasks, mixing easy finds like something blue with creative ones like a team photo recreating a famous painting.
- Set clear boundaries, such as this floor only, and a firm return time.
- Split into teams of three to five and hand out the list at the same moment.
- Teams collect items or take a photo of each one as proof, sharing photos in a group chat or folder.
- When time is up, gather everyone and review the finds while the host awards points.
- Give bonus points for the funniest or most creative entries, then announce the winner.
Tips
- For a virtual hunt, call out things people can find at home in sixty seconds, like a mug with writing on it, and race item by item on camera.
- Mix walking tasks with desk tasks like riddles, so teammates who prefer to stay seated can still score.
- Avoid items that require buying anything or entering private spaces.
Variations
- Photo challenge: every item is a photo task, such as spelling the team name with objects found nearby.
- Clue hunt: each find reveals a riddle that points to the next location.