You have 8 ACTIVITIES left to open for FREE today. To get unlimited access Sign-Up Now
Login

Treasure Hunt

2 PDF
Back
Two maps which are used in a Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Fun navigational exercise to build observation skills.

  • Fun & playful
  • Highly creative
  • Promotes teamwork
  • Promotes movement
  • Multiple variations

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. In advance, locate or identify a variety of hidden ‘treasured items’ within a defined area for your group to uncover, eg note the year marked on a commemorative statue.
  2. Based on this list of treasured items, develop a list of cryptic or navigational clues or a map that will guide your teams to the location of each item, eg “Travel north-west for 100 metres and look up” or “What is the address of the upside-down building?”
  3. Note, the description of your clues will be guided by your preference to develop a list of treasures which can be located randomly (at any time in any order) or in a prescribed sequence which every team follows.
  4. Form small teams of approximately 3 to 6 people.
  5. Copy your list or map of treasures and distribute it to every small team.
  6. Challenge each team to locate and identify a response to every item on the list within a set time limit, eg 1 hour.
  7. Answer any questions and describe any boundaries, if necessary.
  8. When ready, announce the time has started.
  9. All teams must return before the allotted time expires.
  10. Award points for each correctly identified treasure on the list.
  11. The team with the most points wins.

How To Play Narrative Premium

Practical Leadership Tips Premium

Social-Emotional Learning Premium

Health & Wellness Programming Premium

Popular Variations Premium

Virtual Adaptation Premium

You Might Also Like... Premium

Useful Framing Ideas Premium

Reflection Tips & Strategies Premium

Source Premium

Contributor

Add your Comments...

Have you played this activity? What worked, what didn't work? What type of group? Do you have useful advice for other users? Do you know a fun variation?

No Props No Problem

Brand NEW book featuring 150+ outrageously fun group games & activities. Scan QR codes to connect to tons of digital content including video tutorials.

Add to Cart
Free eBook:
Top Ten Icebreakers & Group Games

Download our free 28-page ebook jam-packed with outrageously fun activity ideas.