Practical, field-tested guidance for creating scavenger hunts that are fun to solve, easy to run, and safe to play in public spaces.
Scavenger hunt planning guides
How to Plan a City Scavenger Hunt People Will Actually Love
Build a dependable route, choose strong stops, write fair clues, set rules, and test the complete experience before game day.
Printable Scavenger Hunt Planning Checklist
Review your audience, format, route, safety, stops, clues, scoring, materials, and final testing before game day.
Free planning tools
- Fillable scavenger hunt template — organize stops, clues, answers, hints, rules, and scoring.
- Rebus puzzle maker — create a visual word puzzle to add to your hunt.
Want the adventure without the planning?
Choose a ready-to-play Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour. One $49 purchase covers your group of up to six people, with the route, clues, puzzles, hints, and scoring ready on your phone.