50 Creative Scavenger Hunt Ideas You’ll Love

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

A scavenger hunt is a fun game where teams race to find items, solve clues, or complete funny tasks on a list. It’s great for icebreaking at gatherings and can be played solo or in groups. Whether you're at a party, or at a team-building event, a scavenger hunt adds thrill in the air! You can read the complete definition on Wikipedia here.

Treasure hunts go one step further, guiding players through a series of puzzles to a prize. You can theme these hunts around holidays such as Halloween or Christmas. Whether it’s taking creative photos, completing video tasks or solving puzzles, those hunts bring great joy to you and your friends.

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Scavenger hunts at Work

Workplace engagement is so helpful for the company. It improves productivity, fosters a sense of belonging, and many more. We have the whole list of benefits - click here to find out the 20 benefits for workplace engagement! And is there a better way to engage employees other than hosting a scavenger hunt? Read on to discover our ideas.

How to Welcome Employees Back to Work:

1. Find and take a selfie with three coworkers you missed during the break.

   
   

2. Post a 10-second video of your squad doing a happy group cheer to welcome the new season. 

Classroom Scavenger Hunt for Teachers:

1. Write a riddle about a historical event and have students figure out what object in the class relates to that event.

   
   

2. Challenge students to look around the room for examples of solids, liquids and gases and to provide justification for their choices. (Read more ideas for classroom hunts here)

Filling Employees In About Something New at the Company:

1. Find a poster that represents the company's value and take a picture of it.

   
   

2. Film a short video describing how you will bring one of the new company values to life in your day-to-day role.

Office Halloween Scavenger Hunt:

1. Seek out the hidden pumpkin in the office and take a selfie with it!

   
   

2. Capture your team showing off their best monster walk down the halls. Spookiest walk wins!

We actually created a Halloween hunt for you! Click here to discover on webpage here

Team Bonding:

1. Pick an office/ workplace 'item' that represents team work, and take a group picture with it.

   
   

2. All team members write down a word that they think describes your team. Take the words, create a team motto, read out, and film it!

Looking for more Team Bonding Activities? Check out our 41 ideas!

Discover the Workplace:

1. Snap a photo from the most unique or interesting spot in the office that folks wouldn’t expect to be there.

   
   

2. Find an object that tells the company’s story and make a short video explaining its significance.

Scavenger hunts for holidays and festivals

A scavenger hunt is a wonderful way to celebrate holidays and festivals. It’s great for getting to know new people and touching base with old friends and family. Whether it's hunting for Easter eggs, pointing spooky items or tracing on Halloween, themed hunts always unite people in play.

Funny Christmas Trivia Questions

1. You are an elf. If someone stole a gift from the Christmas factory, what would you do?

   
   

2. If you successfully sneak onto the Christmas sleigh, where do you want to go first?

Christmas Adventure:

1. Find and take a photo with the most beautifully decorated Christmas tree in your neighborhood. 

   
   

2. Locate a house with Christmas lights shaped like a reindeer and snap a selfie in front of it.

St. Patrick's Day Quest:

1. Find someone wearing the most creative green outfit and take a picture with them. Let's celebrate the St Patrick's Day!

   
   

2. Search for a shamrock decoration in a public place and record a short video explaining its significance.

Check out our 15 Ideas for a St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt Here.

Homecoming Scavenger Hunt:

1. Posed with the homecoming queen or king or stand-ins if you can’t track them down

   
   

2. Search for a group of alumni proudly wearing their school colors and take a picture with them.

Halloween Ghost Walk:

1. Find the spookiest house on the block, decked out for Halloween, and strike a pose!

   
   

2. Get out the camera and film a brief video of yourself or a teammate doing their best monster impression in a spooky location. (Check out more Printable Halloween Scavenger Hunts here)

Easter Scavenger Hunt:

1. Spot an Easter egg in an unusual location and take a photo of it.

   
   

2. Snap a photo of a bunny decoration or toy that you find while out and about.

Scavenger Hunts for general occasions

Scavenger hunts are great for any occasion. Be it a birthday, family reunion or community event — they can be easily tailored to suit the theme, ambience and gathering. This versatility is why they can be considered a fun and engaging activity to liven things up.

If you are planning to host a hunt for the younger kids, here is an article of 35 creative ideas for Kids!

Selfie Safari

1. Find the weirdest thing you can find in your vicinity — a silly-looking figurine or a strange object — and take a selfie with it. The quirkier, the better!

   
   

2. Find someone in the same color outfit as you, and take a selfie together. Bonus points if you coordinate accessories!

Outdoor adventure:

1. Take a close-up photo of a flower in bloom, focusing on its vibrant colors and details. 

   
   

2. Spot a bird in flight and snap a picture. Whether it’s mid-air or perched, capture that natural moment!

We recently had an outdoor adventure in Melbourne, Australia! Check out how we did our scavenger hunt here ☘️

Mall Mania:

1. Spot the most creative window display in the mall — perhaps it’s themed or holiday — and snap a picture.

   
   

2. Find something that you can buy for 50 percent off (or more) and take a photo to showcase your bargain find.

Funny Customs:

1. Snap a photo of the craziest outfit in the room. Think bright colors, wild patterns or even mismatched shoes — anything out of the ordinary!

   
   

2. Take a photo of someone wearing mismatched shoes. Can’t find anyone, make it happen with a friend!

Photo Scavenger Hunt

1. Take a photo of something that represents your favorite hobby, whether your guitar, a soccer ball or a set of paints. Make it personal!

   
   

2. Look around your home for something that starts with the letter “M,” such as a mug or a map, and take a creative photo of it.

Check out our Photo Scavenger Hunt! Click the image to play it now. ⤴️

Family Reunion: 

1. Take a photo with the oldest and youngest family members together. Capture the special moment that spans generations! 

   
   

2. Find a family heirloom—something that’s been passed down—and take a picture of it. Share the story behind this cherished item.

Scavenger Hunt for Adults: 

1. Head to a local bar, order your favorite drink, and take a photo with it. Whether it’s a cocktail or a craft beer, showcase your go-to choice. 

   
   

2. Find a book you’d recommend to a friend—whether it’s in a bookstore or your own collection—and snap a picture of it. Share why it’s a must-read!

Community building: 

1. Photograph a landmark that defines your community, like a historic building, statue, or popular gathering spot. Make sure it’s something everyone recognizes. 

   
   

2. Find a local shop with a welcoming sign or friendly message, and take a picture. Highlight the warmth and charm of your community.

Hilarious Group Photo:

1. Get your group to strike the silliest pose possible—whether it’s funny faces, ridiculous poses, or pretending to be superheroes—and capture the moment. 

   
   

2. Take a group photo where everyone is doing their funniest dance move. The more ridiculous, the better!

Looking for more Fun Photo Scavenger Hunt Tasks? check out our 9 photo hunt ideas here

Birthday Celebration:

1. Snap a photo of the birthday cake before it’s cut. Capture all the decorations, candles, and details that make it special! 

   
   

2. Get everyone at the party to wear party hats and take a group photo. Make it as festive and fun as possible!

Play them on your phone! Gamify hunts in Real-Life

We get it. Hosting a scavenger hunt in real life is a challenge. Brainstorm your tasks, put them into action, manage all the players, and complete the game - every step means loads of logistics! But do you know that the Scavenger Hunt App can do all the jobs for you nowadays? Don't believe me? Check out how Deckle, the ultimate scavenger hunt app, can help you out.

Ready-to-play templates

Deckle is the expert at Scavenger Hunt. Within the app, there are numerous ready-to-play templates for you to select from. The process is easy: Simply play on our webpage, where every task is listed. You can take photos, videos, drawings, or answer questions within the template. Here are a few examples, click links to discover!

• Office Halloween Scavenger Hunt

• Outdoor Photo Scavenger Hunt

• Creative Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Create Your Own Scavenger Hunt with Incredible Race

Our templates are a great place to begin with. If you want to customize tasks and tailor the experience to your situation, our Incredible Race will make it happen! You can create photo tasks, video-taping quests, Q&A trivia, drawings, and even QR code challenges to make the experience versatile! Plus, our emoji buddy allows you to pair people into teams with AI technology. Deckle can be your ultimate tool for hosting big events! Click the button down below, and let the journey begin!

Check out our manual guide to Incredible Race here.

Other list of Scavenger Hunt for you to browse:

Santa Workshop Scavenger Hunt

Room Cleaning Challenge

Birthday Party Celebration

Elf at a Christmas Factory  

Christmas Treasure Hunt

Consulting Team Building

Family Reunion

Taylor Swift Challenge & Trivia (Pin Code 1752)

Urban Photo Scavenger Hunt (Pin Code 2151)