How to Set Up an Indoor Treasure Hunt in the Right Order
The clue order matters more than elaborate wording. A host setup sheet helps you put each card in the right place before players arrive.
Think one card ahead
Clue 1 tells players where to find clue 2. If clue 1 says bookshelf, hide card 2 at the bookshelf, not card 1. Give the first card directly to players. The final clue points to the reward. Our setup sheet spells out this chain.
Walk the route yourself
Choose places your group can safely reach and use with permission. Keep clues away from roads, appliances, water, heat and electrical equipment. Avoid locations that require climbing or moving heavy furniture. Adapt the hunt to the ages and abilities of the players.
Keep host information separate
Print the clue pages for players and keep the setup sheet out of sight. If you print the answer sheets in the same job, separate them before putting the game materials out. A quick dry run can catch ambiguous clues and duplicate hiding locations.
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