Treasure Hunt
5 stopsPark Treasure Hunt
Navigate through parks and green spaces to find hidden treasures at scenic locations. Each stop is a clue to finding the treasure.
How You Could Design Your Experience
Here's an example of how the missions can be designed - customize your experience to fit your location and theme.
Treasure hunt in the park
In a treasure hunt, participants navigate to each stop and enter a secret code to prove they found the location. The code can for example be hidden in a container nearby. A clue helps the participant find it.
Stop 1 β The Welcome Sign
Start at a recognizable spot so participants can get going quickly. A welcome sign at the park entrance makes a perfect starting point.
Title: The Welcome Sign
Description: Find the park's welcome sign at the main entrance. Count the number of words on the top line β that number is your secret code!
Secret code: 7
Stop 2 β The Waterway
Streams, fountains, and ponds make excellent stops β they're memorable and beautiful to look at.
Title: By the Pond
Description: Follow the path to the pond. On the information sign nearby, you'll find the year the pond was built. The last two digits of that year are your code.
Secret code: 87
Stop 3 β The Flower Bed
Lead participants to one of the park's most beautiful spots. Flower beds make perfect stops that give participants something beautiful to enjoy while they search.
Title: Among the Flowers
Description: Find the large flower bed near the center of the park. Count the number of rows in the bed β that's your secret code.
Secret code: 4
Stop 4 β The Statue
Statues and monuments make great mid-hunt stops. They're easy to spot and give participants something interesting to study up close.
Title: The Statue's Secret
Description: Find the bronze statue near the park's main square. How many figures does it depict? Multiply by two β that's your secret code.
Secret code: 4
Stop 5 β The Lookout
Finish at the park's best spot, such as a viewpoint.
Title: Crown of the Park
Description: Climb up to the lookout point on the hill. On a metal tag on the bench you'll find the last secret code. A reward awaits when you've entered the right code.
Secret code: Rest your feet
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