3 Best Scavenger Hunt Group Activities in 2022

Most of us have heard of Scavenger Hunts but when was the last time you actually did one? Nowadays there are a ton of thrilling scavenger hunt activities that can be done by adults and players of all ages to challenge participants in unique ways! We’re not just talking about team building events but there are many virtual scavenger hunts, DIY, and other ways to explore your city & community.

Some fun options are:

• City Scavenger Hunts

• Outdoor Scavenger Hunts

• Themed Scavenger Hunts

Let’s dive into some of our favorite ones and see if you can find one best suited for you and your group!

1. Photo Scavenger Hunt

Photography-based Scavenger Hunts are one of the most versatile options out there as they can be completed by anyone with a smartphone or mobile device. At Roamli we offer these events which requires teams to find listed items, recreate acts, and take pictures to share with the group. We’ve had organizations compete for the most points which are earned by completing these successful “Challenges”. Coordinators can then access the photos and share them to a Slack channel, company bulletin board, and more.

Here are some fun examples of challenges to incorporate in your photo Scavenger Hunt:

1. Pets

2. Local murals & landmarks

3. Recreate a statue

4. Items in the office/home that start with certain letters of the alphabet

5. Famous buildings

6. Beautiful murals

2. City-wide Scavenger Hunts

City-wide Scavenger Hunts are similar to Photo Scavenger Hunts with the exception that you can potentially have hundreds of unique challenges scattered around a city. There are dozens of different categories you can reference for players to explore including:

• Murals

• Monuments

• Statues

• Buildings

• Parks

• Fountains

• Landmarks

• Street Art

These are great options for warm sunny days or for teams that want to get out and explore a new city. Whether you’re in town for a conference or traveling for a group meeting, these are interactive ways to engage with the local community and discover some amazing sights at the same time!

3. Themed Scavenger Hunts

Themed Scavenger Hunts can be very broad but offer a distinctive way to unite participants and teams in the event. Whether that’s a costume contest or having an experience based on your team’s favorite movie (we always love Sherlock Holmes) you can integrate quirky challenges to get players outside of their comfort zone. Maybe it’s something like having the group recreate their favorite scene from the film or dressing up like the main character, there are countless options based on whichever theme is decided.

Some of the best themed scavenger hunt ideas we’ve seen are:

• Alphabet scavenger hunt (find items/objects based on letters in the alphabet)

• Animal scavenger hunt (finding objects/things associated with animals, or pets themselves!)

• Disney scavenger hunt (finding items related to Disney movies, scenes, etc.)

• Food scavenger hunt (hiding snacks/treats around the office and players can snap a picture of them eating it)

One of the best things about Scavenger Hunts is that they don’t need to require special skills unless you choose. You can make it as elaborate or creative as you want, regardless of the materials required since most of it you can do digitally. Roamli allows users to create free Scavenger Hunt experiences on their mobile device or computer for groups of any size! These experiences drive organic social interaction, reinforce communication skills, and are most of all fun! If you’re looking for help in creating your next unforgettable Scavenger Hunt event, message us at Roamli and we’re happy to help!