How to set up a treasure hunt at home?
1. Choose the hiding places you have at home (fridge, under the bed, letterbox…). Count 6 to 10 clues for 30 to 45 minutes of play.
2. Print and cut out the clue cards. The organiser sheet tells you exactly where to hide each card.
3. Hand out the first clue to the kids: each riddle leads to the next hiding place, all the way to the final treasure.
Which riddles for which age?
For 3 to 6 year olds who can’t read yet, the cards show a big picture and a very simple sentence an adult can read out. From 7, they are real riddles to solve as a team.
Treasure ideas
Sweets, chocolates, a small toy for each child, an “explorer diploma”, or the birthday cake hidden in the (switched-off) oven!
Frequently asked questions
How long does a birthday treasure hunt last?
Allow about 5 minutes per clue: 8 clues make a great 40-minute activity.
What if there are lots of children?
Make two teams with two print colours and two different orders of hiding places (click “Shuffle” twice).
See also : Treasure hunt · Easter egg hunt
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