scavenger hunt
A scavenger hunt (sometimes also called Schnipseljagd ) is a terrain game in which a group of people follows clues laid out by another group or even an organizer in order to either meet the second group or to find a reward at a destination.
course
In the classic scavenger hunt, the two groups of hiding spots and seekers are formed in a suitable terrain (such as a confusing area or a forest) . The hiding group marks a path from the start to the finish. Traditionally, the path is marked with scraps of paper or sawdust / sawdust. One can also interpret wrong paths that end in a dead end in order to deceive the pursuers. The chasing group follows the first group at intervals (around 15 minutes) and has the task of finding them. Once the pursuers have caught up and caught the hiding-places, the game aimed at cooperation is over and the sides can be swapped.
Instead of the snippets, agreed symbols (labeled notes, arrows scratched in the path, chalk arrows, arranged stones or sticks) can be used. Also Ranger characters are suitable, such as arrows from branches, stones or other superposed in nature striking changes.
variants
Treasure hunt
The scavenger hunt can also be designed as a "treasure hunt". To do this, a person has previously hidden a treasure. With clues, which mostly consist of simple word puzzles, the solution of which is necessary in order to get to the next clue or the goal, all participants are now guided to the goal. These types of scavenger hunts usually take place outdoors and are often held on children's birthday parties. The prices are usually candy or inexpensive toys.
Combination: virtual and real
In connection with the PC , a combination of virtual and real scavenger hunt is also conceivable. The goals can be seen on a map or a plan on the screen and the exact location must be determined in reality. This location can - as proof that you have found it - in local areas possibly only with the address and in open terrain by means of GPS coordinates, as with geocaching .
These so-called GPS treasure hunts do not necessarily require a GPS device, as is part of the usual treasure hunts. The radio technology in smartphones and tablets enables the position to be recorded. If the route of the treasure hunt is created beforehand on a PC, the coordinates of the smartphone are compared with the coordinates of the saved locations. You can use Google Maps for this . Thus it is possible for every mobile phone user to play this combination of virtual and classic treasure hunt.
