Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (2024)

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Our hunts are custom events that both match your goals and exceed your expectations.

You can expect participants to have a great time and be talking about this as an epic event well afterward. Your group will create hilarious videos and photos that make long-lasting memories for everyone involved. Social Scavenger ensures an easy implementation and all the support you need to ensure a smooth day.

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How it works

Your City is our Gameboard!

This classic event will have you exploring an area of the city while trying to outdo your competition by taking the best photos and videos, answering trivia challenges and puzzles with the fewest hints and of course picking the best route to victory. Each team can choose their own path, so whether you’re a team of 10 or 10,000 you won’t be on top of each other in this epic adventure. When you do bump into other teams - get ready to compete in a hilarious VS. challenge.

For teams and groups that are in different cities, we also offer an experience tailored towards parallel play.

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How to Play

We recommend teams of ~5 for maximum engagement and competition. While only one person per team will use their smartphone to join your private game, everyone plays a critical role in completing challenges before the clock runs out. Games typically run between 90 minutes - 2 hours and involve both teamwork and creativity in completing photo challenges, videos, puzzles and much more.

Get ready to explore, engage, compete and have a blast!

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    Join your private game on the Social Scavenger app (1 person per team)

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    Review your game day briefing and get ready to play

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    When the clock starts ticking - the game is on, let’s play!

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    Teams choose their own path to try and claim victory

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    Complete fun and creative challenges as you explore the area

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    When the clock strikes zero, wrap it up with a winner ceremony & highlight reel videos

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Game Day Services

When you combine our event team with your hi-tech adventures, you get the best of both worlds. This is just some of what you can expect:

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    A Big Boost Of Creativity

    Our team awards bonus points and sends out personalized messages as submissions roll in, promoting creativity and engagement, because everyone loves bonus points.

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    Suspense

    With 30 minutes left in your game and competition at full peak, we pull the rug out and hide the leaderboard. Why? To make the winner’s ceremony that much more exciting.

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    Custom Video

    There’s no better way to wrap-up your game than with a custom highlight reel video, featuring the best of the best moments from your adventure.

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    Live Support

    Your game team can also be available via in-app chat, WhatsApp or Zoom for any in-game questions - which are rare - but just for peace of mind.

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Epic Video Wrap-Up

When the time runs out, the experience is far from over!

Our mission is to connect people through epic shared game experiences - building stronger teams and connections around the world. We do this by creating an epic video wrap-up that showcases all of the submissions and memories created during the event.

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Premium Add-ons

Our team will make your event a hit on almost any budget. From out-of-the-box self-serve games through to our fully personalized white glove service, we have an offering for everyone. Ask us about our Premium Add-ons which include:

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (69)Live Scoring and Judges

    We watch. We judge. We award bonus points based on creativity and effort. Oh... and we send teams funny messages based on what we see happening.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (70)Video Crew

    Add a team of videographers to tail around your participants. The mix of videos from the players with those from the crew makes for a great experience.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (71)Live Stations

    Find our hosts at a series of stations and discover what challenge awaits your team.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (72)Live Actors

    Why not take it a step further and have our cosplay style actors / actresses placed at special locations for your teams to track down?

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (73)Library

    Unlock our library of challenges from past successful implementations. Search the library by tag, tap a button and it is now part of your game.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (74)Integrations

    You use a new innovative ticketing system and need it to work with us right? We can tie our platform to other systems.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (75)Program Development

    Engage our game makers to understand your objectives and then work backwards to build the perfect game for your audience.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (76)Custom Reporting

    Analytics on your mind? Beyond our standard reporting we can work to develop custom reports based on your goals and desired outcomes.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (77)Custom Boxes

    Everyone wants to know what's in the box... but why ruin the surprise? We are happy to customize boxes for large events and a variety of themes.

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Personalize the Experience

Looking for more - or not yet ready to go Premium? Customizing your game adds a level of personalization, fun and connection that you don’t get with most events. Customizations for games may include:

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (79)Personalized Challenges

    Every challenge can be personalized. Get executives to introduce challenges with a video, integrate vision and mission statements, and test on company or group trivia from the past.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (80)Highlight Reels

    At your activity, the highlight reel is always a hand-crafted hit and goes very well with an award ceremony or as a fun memento.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (81)Custom Branding

    Your game can be fully branded for a company, individual or theme. Full branding means not just a logo, but terms, icons, custom areas and more.

  • Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (82)Custom Stickers

    Branded, personalized or themed stickers can be created for you. Get players interacting and producing photos of themselves with your logo, mascot or otherwise special sticker.

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FAQs

  • What are the Physical Requirements and How Long is the Game?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (84)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (85)

    The game is played on foot and while each game / city is slightly different expect a casual walking pace for up to 2 hours with lots of stops to do challenges and explore the space.

    If you want a more ‘fast paced’ game please let us know and we’ll turn up the heat. Alternatively, we also have 60 and 90 minute versions available.

  • How Do We Make the Teams?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (86)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (87)

    We will give you our $0.02 on the best way to make teams based on your outcomes, but more random than not is always a good idea.

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    No. Our games are designed to scatter teams across the playing field and large groups can be assigned a variety of starting points.

  • Are the Start / Stop Locations Provided or Custom?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (90)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (91)

    Both. We have a game ‘zone’ for you to play in with recommended stop / starts, but can accommodate custom start / stop locations in most cases. We can also customize any of our games to specific locations, but normally that’s not required.

  • Do We Use Your App To Play?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (92)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (93)

    Yes. One person per team - or more if you wish - will download our proprietary app and join your private game. The app is loaded with fun and special features. However, if you have a strong phobia of downloading apps, many of our games can be played on a mobile web version (meaning no download).

    The app is configured per event but can include: challenges, maps, live streams (showing you other teams in action), live leaderboard, chat room (or trash talking zone), rewards and yes - more!

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    If you are booking a premier event you’ll have access to our live virtual events team, though frankly not a lot of support is required once you get started. We have 3 tiers of events - but every game comes with a game producer who sets you up for success. So whether you prefer to run your own show, want our virtual team conducting things or even an in person host - just let us know!

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    Once you are ready to book, you’ll tell us the basics (e.g. which game, location, date, approx. headcount, etc.) and we’ll get you a contract, a deposit invoice and a game producer.

    Your game producer will make sure you have a great event and will handle any customization requests, hosts etc. You are in good hands.

  • What if We Don’t Know How Many People Will Be Playing?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (98)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (99)

    No problem! We will only invoice you for up to 90% of your headcount ensuring you have some wiggle room - but you don’t need to give us those numbers right away either.

  • What about Rain & Inclement Weather?Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (100)Ultimate City Scavenger Hunt (101)

    Did we mention you're in good hands? While some of the most epic games have happened when teams battle a few elements, you are able to rebook your game for a future date at no additional cost. We also have ‘indoor’ games in many cities in case there is no future date for you.

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    "Social Scavenger proved to be a great team building event. We heard great feedback about the game from our 100+ participants and look forward to using it again. Look no further for another scavenger hunt app, this is it!"

    -Comcast
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    "We had a great experience using Social Scavenger for a fun scavenger hunt at one of our summer events. The app was extremely user friendly, we were able to customize how everything looked, select and add on our own sticker logos, and have random QR codes hidden throughout the park. The staff were also very helpful and always willing to help. A Great tool and a lot of fun!"

    -1-800-Contacts
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    "Everyone at our firm had a ton of fun running around downtown! The game was well organized, easy to follow and everyone loved the hilarious comments from the live judging!"

    -RSM
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    "We didn't know how creative our teams could be until we unleashed them onto the city - the results exceeded our expectations!"

    -ADP
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    "Social Scavenger proved to be a great team building event. We heard great feedback about the game from our 100+ participants and look forward to using it again. Look no further for another scavenger hunt app, this is it!"

    -Comcast
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    "We had a great experience using Social Scavenger for a fun scavenger hunt at one of our summer events. The app was extremely user friendly, we were able to customize how everything looked, select and add on our own sticker logos, and have random QR codes hidden throughout the park. The staff were also very helpful and always willing to help. A Great tool and a lot of fun!"

    -1-800-Contacts
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    "Everyone at our firm had a ton of fun running around downtown! The game was well organized, easy to follow and everyone loved the hilarious comments from the live judging!"

    -RSM
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    "We didn't know how creative our teams could be until we unleashed them onto the city - the results exceeded our expectations!"

    -ADP

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Get in touch with us today to learn how.

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FAQs

How do you plan the ultimate scavenger hunt? ›

How To Plan Your Own Scavenger Hunt
  1. Choose your location(s) and time. ...
  2. Pick a theme. ...
  3. Create your lists and riddles. ...
  4. Hide the clues and/or objects. ...
  5. Write your riddles/clues. ...
  6. First one to solve all the clues and grab the final object/figures out the end result wins!

How to solve treasure hunt clues? ›

We recommend using an anagram generator to create fun anagrams based on the words you enter. Anagrams can be tricky to solve, so do one or more of the following for any that are more than a few letters: Also give another clue to go with them (e.g. "A comic book"). Give the first letter of each word in the answer.

What are good scavenger hunt questions? ›

40 best clues for your ultimate scavenger hunt
  • You cut me on a table, but I'm never eaten. ...
  • A band that doesn't play instruments but has plenty of styles. ( ...
  • Everything ends with me. ...
  • How many glasses of water can one drink on an empty stomach? ( ...
  • I am not a lamp, but I can light up. ...
  • I am not an organ, but I have 13 hearts.
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What is a bed without sheets and I'm always dirty? ›

(Flowerbed); I'm full of holes but can still hold water. (Sponge); I'm made of . I'm a bed without sheets, and I'm always dirty. (Flowerbed).

How many clues for scavenger hunt? ›

If you're running the hunt for kids and want it to be relatively short, you should not have more than 10 items, as it will become overwhelming for them. However, if you're aiming for a longer game with adults who can quickly decipher clues, your items could range anywhere from 20 to 50.

How to plan a city scavenger hunt? ›

If you do, then you are going to be able to create one slammin' event that you team is sure to remember for years to come!
  1. Select a length of time for the Scavenger Hunt. ...
  2. Select the Distance for the Scavenger Hunt. ...
  3. Pick a City. ...
  4. Picking a Neighborhood. ...
  5. Select a time. ...
  6. Design Your Hunt. ...
  7. Proper Follow Up.

How do you make the ultimate treasure hunt? ›

What are the basic steps for a successful treasure hunt activity?
  1. Hide objects or tell the team what they need to find.
  2. Give the team clues of what they will find.
  3. Define the search location.
  4. Determine the time the team has to find the objects.
  5. The first team to complete the task wins.
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How many items should be on a scavenger hunt? ›

Try to have no more than 10 items. It might also be a good idea to include a picture of the item, in case some of the players are still learning how to read. For older children, use large fonts and lots of colors, but omit the pictures. Put between 10 and 15 items on your list.

How to win treasure hunt easily? ›

Teams must stay together. Teams must be at the same clue site at the same time, and you must stay within sight and earshot of each other. Team members should not use cell phones to communicate, unless you've become separated for some reason. Members should not run ahead of the others to solve clues.

How to present clues? ›

Place a clue outside a cupboard or in a coat's pocket. Maybe tuck one behind a picture frame. The trickier the hiding spot, the better. Write the clues so they correspond to their hiding spots, but don't shy away from using your craftiest language.

What are some good scavenger hunt clues for outside? ›

20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles
  • Gate. I guard your house from strangers outside, I'm made of wood or metal, and I stretch wide. ...
  • Car. Wheels I have four, and one to steer inside. I take you everywhere with a GPS to guide. ...
  • Garage. You find your car inside me, I have a door as you can see. ...
  • Park.
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What is the most famous scavenger hunt? ›

The World's Most Epic Treasure Hunts
  • The Whydah.
  • The Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train.
  • The Copper Scroll of Treasures.
  • The Adventure Clues Trails.

What is scavenger hunt strategy? ›

A scavenger hunt is an excellent way to take any ordinary lesson and turn it into a fun and engaging active learning activity where students are moving around, .Scavenger hunts allow teachers to build students' capacity to work collaboratively, while scaffolding the learning process.

What is the scavenger hunt method? ›

How to play:
  1. Create a list of things to find, hear or do. ...
  2. Create a time limit (optional).
  3. Give children the list and let them scavenge around and find, smell or do all of the things on their list.
  4. The player or team who ticks everything off on their list first, or ticks off the most items before the time is up, wins.

What are some good outdoor scavenger hunt clues? ›

20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles
  • Gate. I guard your house from strangers outside, I'm made of wood or metal, and I stretch wide. ...
  • Car. Wheels I have four, and one to steer inside. I take you everywhere with a GPS to guide. ...
  • Garage. You find your car inside me, I have a door as you can see. ...
  • Park.
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What is a scavenger hunt of words? ›

In a vocabulary scavenger hunt, students “hunt” for target words or the way those words are represented in books, magazines, articles on the web, in school, or at home. For example, they either look for the word “quickly” or an example of something that was moving quickly.

How do you make an interesting scavenger hunt? ›

Some creative ideas for an indoor scavenger hunt that is fun for all ages include using emoji clues, making it a themed hunt like a movie or a book, incorporating riddles or puzzles, hiding items in unexpected places, creating a virtual scavenger hunt using apps or online platforms, and making it a team competition.

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