I like to make treasure hunts for my kids on their birthdays, Easter and Halloween. Halloween is coming up so I thought I'd post this now. The hardest part is making up the clues. I figured I'd pass on some I've used so others can use them to make their own. First pick eight clues, then put them in the right order so each clue is found as far as possible from the next one. Then write on the back of each where that clue will be found.
For example, say you want the kids to go from the fridge to the washing machine to the mailbox.
The clue for the washing machine would be in the fridge, and the clue for the mailbox would be in the washing machine. If you write on the back of each clue where it's supposed to be hidden, then you won't get confused.
After you've done this and hidden the clues, do a dry run, just to make sure everything is in the right place and that you don't skip any clues. You can tell the kids which rooms are off limits and whether all the clues are inside, for instance. If it's done at a party, then have an adult lead each group so that everyone gets to hear (or see) the clues. Don't give hints unless they've taken more than fifteen minutes to get the answer.
Some of these clues seem easy, but that's OK- it's best if they aren't too hard- even adults enjoy these. I know because I've done treasure hunts for them too.
Clues:
Broken pictures
I know where everyone in the city lives.
If you throw things down here they will get clean instead of dirty.
Ask Mike for the next clue.
Boxes of hard water.
under a sea plus hair (hint: say it aloud)
I've got 4 legs and get plenty of food but I never eat any of it.
People are always feeding me junk.
No one can sneak up behind you if you are looking at me.
Unlike Mars, it's got channels.
You push my buttons.
I'm like a cloud that hides the sun, only I'm indoors.
I want to go for a walk!
I'm purrfect.
I look like a square spider web- but only clean things stick to me.
I'm nothing but a long string that people use over and over.
I've been framed!
Picture Clues:
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Answers are here.
If you can suggest other clues, even if it's for the same locations, I'd love to hear them!
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