subject: Scavenger Hunt: Different Themes, Ideas And Tips In Pulling It Off [print this page] Below are some tips and categories to use in creating a scavenger hunt. A scavenger hunt isnt only made for kids enjoyment; believe it or not, even adults want to have fun. They might want to relive their childhood games or simply need to break the monotony of being an adult.
One way to pull out a scavenger hunt is by using photos and pictures to lead them to the clues. This can be done in two ways. Players need to decipher the directions according to the photo. Participants may also take photos of the clues to their inquiries. Those who have the most correct answers are the winners.
The next way to pull off a scavenger hunt is by using puzzles to get them from one clue to another. Puzzles can be photos that are jumbled and they need to fix before they can move on to the next. Puzzles can also be visual questions that may have more than one answer but only one is the real answer. This creates the challenge that is needed for a straight forward scavenger hunt. One way to do it is to use numbers and have corresponding letters and have people figure out the message thats out.
To be more exciting, participants can use rhymes and poetry as leads to the quest. Some people use poetry that is actually available while others make their own. It isnt as simple as it seems for the people creating these rhymes. This is perfect for children who love nursery rhymes because they can be used and edited in a way that gives them directions for solving the problems they are faced.
The most widely used theme in scavenger hunt is using general knowledge in gathering and sharing clues. People often use current events and other news-worthy ideas in creating the clues and rules for the scavenger hunt. It may be in a form of a crossword puzzle that makes them find many different words to actually just look for one word. It takes brain power and enough knowledge of the whole team in order to answer.
There are other ways to pull out a scavenger hunt. It is only limited by the imagination of the host and the eagerness and proactive nature of the people who are participating. The important thing in a scavenger hunt is that the knowledge shared through the game is attained and the fun that is the main reason for it is achieved.
