Office Scavenger Hunt

4.7

(1,876 ratings)

Teams compete to find items or complete challenges around the office or virtual workspace, promoting collaboration and exploration.

Office Scavenger Hunt transforms your workplace into an exciting adventure. Teams work together to find specific items, complete challenges, or capture photos based on a list of tasks. This high-energy game promotes teamwork, creativity, and helps participants become familiar with their environment.

30-60 min8-50 peopleAny

CorporateActiveLarge GroupsAdults

Team BuildingEnergizers

Objective

Build teamwork, encourage exploration, and create fun memories together.

Materials Needed

List of items/challenges
Smartphones or cameras
Timer

How to Play

1

Create Hunt List

10 min

Prepare a list of 15-20 items to find or challenges to complete. Make them relevant to your office or team.

2

Form Teams

5 min

Divide participants into teams of 3-5 people. Mix departments or groups for better networking.

3

Explain Rules and Boundaries

5 min

Explain the rules, time limit, point system, and any off-limits areas. Teams must document finds with photos.

4

Start the Hunt

30 min

Set the timer and let teams begin! Monitor progress and provide hints if needed.

5

Review and Award

10 min

Gather teams to review their findings. Tally points and award prizes to top teams. Share funny or creative photos.

Pro Tips

preparationImportant

Scout the area beforehand to ensure items are findable and challenges are reasonable.

safetyImportant

Set clear boundaries and safety rules, especially for outdoor hunts.

Variations

Try these variations to adapt the game for different contexts and group sizes.

Virtual Scavenger Hunt

Participants find items in their home or complete digital challenges.

Changes:

Additional Materials

Video conferencing software

Photo Challenge Hunt

Focus on creative photo challenges instead of finding physical items.

Changes:

Difficultyeasy

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