22 Fun Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults: Indoors & Outdoors
I’ve curated this easy-to-follow list of scavenger hunt ideas for adults, which can be played indoors and out and is ideal for year-round detective work.
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Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Adults at Home
Sometimes, you can be the most creative when it comes to setting up a scavenger hunt in your own house.
Take advantage of all the familiar items and hiding spots around the house and give it a clever twist to fool the participants.
Include clever riddles with each suggestion to add an extra challenge to the game.
Examples of indoor scavenger hunt clues for adults in this round can include:
Here are some fun ideas for clues:
Challenge participants to embark on a vibrant journey through your home, searching for items of different colors.
This hunt can be entertaining in its simple format but is easily made significantly more challenging for an adult crowd by picking more obscure colors, such as replacing purple with magenta.
Examples of items to add to your scavenger hunt clues for adults around the house in this category:
Get participants on the hunt for items of varying sizes around your home.
This hunt encourages creativity in what may be around the house and may open your perspective about the very place you live in.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
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Participants will seek out items that match various geometric shapes and can be easily made into a more complex game asking for obscure shapes like hexagons.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
Search for items representing different alphabet letters.
This leads to a fast-paced game in which players scramble around the house, reciting the alphabet as they go.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
Participants will feel their way through the house, which will make for some hilarious interpretations as everyone runs around the house feeling everything in the room.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
Search for clues and hidden items that lead to the ultimate reward.
Funny treasure hunt ideas for adults can include:
Embrace the digital age with a virtual scavenger hunt that spans the online world.
Participants will explore websites and social media platforms to find hidden gems.
Or play from the comfort of their homes via Zoom, Facebook Messenger, or WhatsApp.
Examples of items to add to your virtual scavenger hunt list for adults:
See section one for some ideas for clues that can be used over virtual calls.
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Indoor Scavenger Hunts in the Community
Unleash your inner bookworm with a library-themed hunt.
Explore the aisles and shelves in search of literary treasures and intriguing finds.
Library scavenger hunt ideas can include:
Discover items that capture the essence of shopping and entertainment.
Mall scavenger hunt ideas can include:
Outdoor Scavenger Hunts
Participants will explore the changing landscape and find items that showcase the season’s rich fall colors.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
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As you trek through the wilderness, seek items that connect you with nature and make the journey memorable.
Examples of outdoor scavenger hunt clues for adults you can find when hiking:
Outdoor scavenger hunt ideas can include:
Vacation Scavenger Hunt Ideas
Search for treasures that the tides have brought ashore, creating lasting memories.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
This is also perfect for your family beach or boat party games.
Collect items that reflect the places you visit and your adventures on the open road, from small souvenirs to free items you pick up on the way.
Road trip scavenger hunt ideas can include:
You can even tailor this suggestion to make it a fun road trip activity with kids—adults can also get ideas from it.
Make a scavenger hunt out of a new city you’ve never been to before.
The goal is to gather photos of landmarks and other unique elements of city life.
Make sure you incorporate the city’s famous landmarks, as well as more inconsequential things that participants will need to find as they traverse the city.
Examples of items to find in this city scavenger hunt for adults include:
Holiday Scavenger Hunt for Adults
The clues it sends might just lead to an even bigger surprise!
Examples of items to scavenge for:
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Instead of eggs, participants will search for various Easter-related items that symbolize renewal and new beginnings.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
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Roam the neighborhood or a haunted location and discover items that embody the spirit of the holiday.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
For more Halloween-themed games, you may like our Halloween Trivia Quiz and Halloween Would You Rather.
Experience the magic of the holiday season, seeking out items that capture the essence of Christmas and spread festive cheer.
Examples of things to scavenge for:
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Celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, Chanukah, or Hanukkah with a festive scavenger hunt based on iconic items of the celebration.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
Discover items that symbolize nostalgia, celebration, and the passage of time.
Examples of items to scavenge for:
Final Thoughts
And that’s a wrap on our exciting scavenger hunt game for adults.
Did you love every twist and turn, or perhaps you’ve got some awesome ideas of your own? Feel free to drop your comments below.