Treasure hunting is an easy and fun activity to spend time with children, strengthen relationships with coworkers, and enjoy time with friends and relatives. Competition will encourage each group or individual to think creatively and cleverly. When creating clues, ensure that each participant's imagination and interests are met. You can take advantage of all available resources for themes and decorations. Make sure every participant is included. Design activities that are safe for all participants.
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Method 1 of 2: Creating a Treasure Hunt Game
Step 1. Choose the appropriate theme
Themes make the game more enjoyable, especially if the theme is chosen based on the interests of each participant. For example, if your child likes pirates, make a pirate-themed treasure hunt game and invite his classmates to play with him.
Some of the appropriate themes are: Disney Princesses, dinosaurs, ancient Egypt, jungle, Indiana Jones, carnival, camping, fairies, mysteries, current events, TV shows, video games, etc
Step 2. Create a hint
Find them online or think of clues that are appropriate for the age and thinking of the participants. Participants need clues to move from one point to another. Puzzles are suitable for adults who want a more challenging game. In contrast, the child participants enjoyed fun cues such as rhymes. If the participant is a toddler, use the picture as a guide.
- Determine the number of hints based on the time limit and the number of participants. Customize hints with the theme. If the theme of the game is dinosaurs, make sure the clues relate to different types of dinosaurs.
- Here is an example of a riddle: “I have a face that never frowns, my hands don't wave, I don't have a mouth but my voice is quite familiar. I can't walk but I can move."
- Here's an example of sequential hints: Hint #1: When you're hungry, you'll come to me. (Place Hint #2 in the classroom.) Hint #2: Hurray! You managed to get the second clue. For a third clue, look for the object to wear before putting on the shoes. (Place Hint #3 in the sock cabinet.)
Step 3. Determine the treasure
Choose a gift that relates to the theme of the game. If the treasure contains snacks, make sure none of the participants are allergic to the treats. Prepare treasures secretly so that no participants cheat. You can use an old container as a treasure chest. Decorate the container and fill it with toys and snacks.
You can fill the treasure trove with candy, pencils, toys, coins, necklaces, glow sticks, tickets to a football game, or more luxurious gifts like vacations. If you are designing your own treasure chest, ask all participants to help. You can also use individual gift bags instead of treasure chests. If you don't want to be too festive, decorate a paper bag and fill it with gifts
Step 4. Hide hints
Make sure participants can't see you when placing signs around the house, office, or outside. If there are children, make sure the instructions are placed in an easily accessible place. Leave enough space for each clue and place it in a different place. Make sure participants don't get any wrong clues.
You can put hints when the kids are eating lunch or studying. Make sure every child is supervised so that no participants peek at you while hiding clues
Step 5. Start the game
Gather each participant and explain the rules of the game. Make sure each participant knows the limits of the game. Do not allow participants to roam in dangerous or restricted areas, such as outside. Make groups and make sure each group has a balance of skills. For example, don't put all fast or smart participants in one group.
- If you're hosting a themed treasure hunt, make sure everyone is wearing a costume. Make sure each participant has the opportunity to read the instructions aloud. In addition, make sure all participants participate and exchange ideas. Make sure no participants are excluded. Don't let every clue and answer be answered by just one person. Each group must work together.
- Encourage them and don't tell them the answer.
Method 2 of 2: Making Different Kinds of Treasure Hunting Games
Step 1. Find ideas on the internet if you or your group are having trouble
There are many different types of treasure hunting game ideas on the internet. If you're struggling, don't know where to start, or your idea is too complex, visit websites on the internet to find ideas that work for all participants. You can start by looking for ideas that match the interests of participants, such as robots.
Step 2. Make a photo hunting game
Instruct participants or groups to look for objects and take pictures using cameras or cell phones. Make a list of things to look for. Make sure each group looks at the list together. The first group to collect all the pictures is the winner.
- For example, instruct some departments in the office to take pictures of famous buildings or instruct the children to take pictures of furniture in the house. You can also choose a specific activity, such as building a human pyramid, and then take a picture of it.
- Explain that hard-to-find pictures will earn you more points. Also set a game time limit. The group with the most points after time runs out is the winner.
Step 3. Make a game of collecting objects
Make a list of fun and hard-to-find items. Define search area boundaries for all participants and groups. Give the list that has been made to all participants. Participants may not steal from other participants. Set a time limit to find the objects.
The first group to find all the objects is the winner. The item list could include an old magazine, the smallest or largest fruit in the house, a funny picture, a person wearing a certain uniform (for example, a firefighter), or any object appropriate to the age and skill set of the participant
Step 4. Make a treasure map
Make a map of your house, yard, or area around your residence. Make sure the play area is appropriate for the age and skills of the participants. Place an X for each location that contains a clue. You can also put an X to indicate the location of the first clue. These clues will direct participants to other clues until the treasure is found.
- For example, the first clue might say, “walk 40 steps east then turn left and take two steps forward. Climb up the trunk of the big tree and then look at the bottom of the green statue for a second clue.”
- You can also find some maps on the internet that can be applied to the classroom or home.
Step 5. Adapt the game to the participant's imagination
Make a treasure hunt game according to children's imagination. Also include large, striking images. Be a good storyteller when guiding participants in their search for clues. You can add a reward for each hint. If the group of participants is large, instruct the group to return to the gathering place after collecting all the clues to get the prize.
- You can create two different sets of instructions for each group or participant. This is done so that participants can exchange stories with each other after the game ends.
- Make sure all participants participate in finding the treasure. Children are very easy to feel jealous or excluded. Therefore, invite each participant to participate in finding clues and treasures.
