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Scavenger Hunt Clues for Adults

For a couple, a dinner party or a family gathering where nobody wants to read rhymes aloud. The adult clues lean on wordplay and a dry sense of humor.

Step 1. Pick your hiding spots

Tick every place where a card could go. You need one spot for each clue, and the last one is where the big gift waits.

Inside the house

Outdoors, car and garage

At the office

Add your own spot

    Step 2. Who is playing?
    Step 3. Build the chain

    Clue 1 is handed to the player. Every other card is hidden at the spot the clue before it points to.

    Order of the stops

      Drag a stop, or use the arrows, to put them in your own order.

      Paper
      Cards per page
      Presets

      What adult clues look like

      They are still clues: each one describes a place in your home. They just do it with a wink.

      • FreezerWhere good intentions go to freeze: the "I'll cook that someday" drawer. Look there.
      • Sofa cushionsThe one place to find a coin, a pen, a pistachio shell and possibly a clue. Dig between the seats.
      • BookshelfJudge a book by its cover, find a clue by its spine. Check the shelf where good intentions are alphabetized.
      • StairsFourteen steps to a better night's sleep. The next clue is on the staircase.

      Ideas for an adult hunt

      Use it for a gift for a partner, with the last clue pointing to a wrapped present. Use it for a Christmas Eve game after dinner, with a bottle of something good at the end. Or use it as the opening act of a party: a short chain of five or six clues keeps a room of adults moving without turning into a marathon.

      The adult set is part of the paid plans. The free plan covers up to 5 clues for little kids and kids 7 to 12. The Full Hunt ($2.99, one time) lifts the limit and unlocks teens, adults and the office edition; the Family Pack ($4.99) adds a separate chain for each child. See pricing.

      Questions

      How many clues should an adult hunt have?

      Five to eight works well. Adults solve riddles fast, so a long chain can drag.

      Can I add a private joke?

      Yes, with the Full Hunt you can add your own spot with your own clue text, such as “Sit where the dog is not allowed.”

      Where do I hide each card?

      The host answer key page tells you, card by card: “Hide card #3 in the fridge.” The cards themselves never say where they go, so players cannot peek at the answer.

      Can I make the same hunt again?

      Yes. Every hunt has a short hunt code. Type the same code with the same spots, age group and number of clues and you get the same chain and the same clue wording back. Press Shuffle for a new one.