Treasure-hunt ideas & party tips
Honest, mum-tested guides on planning hunts, writing clues, hiding them and throwing a party the kids won't forget.
Treasure Hunt for 12 Year Olds
Key takeaways Twelve-year-olds want a hunt that feels like a proper escape room or detective mission — a storyline, real…
Treasure Hunt for 11 Year Olds
Key takeaways Eleven-year-olds are tweens — the fastest way to lose them is a hunt that feels babyish. Give them…
Treasure Hunt for 10 Year Olds
Key takeaways Ten is arguably the ideal age for a treasure hunt: fluent readers, real stamina, and old enough for…
Treasure Hunt for 9 Year Olds
Key takeaways Nine-year-olds are ready for a mini escape room: clues that depend on each other, locked boxes, and a…
Treasure Hunt for 8 Year Olds
Key takeaways Eight-year-olds can handle multi-step puzzle chains — where each solved clue unlocks the next — over 6–10 clues…
Treasure Hunt for 7 Year Olds
Key takeaways Seven is the sweet spot for proper riddles: kids read fluently enough to enjoy wordplay but still light…
Treasure Hunt for 6 Year Olds
Key takeaways Six-year-olds focus for about 12–18 minutes, so plan a 20–30 minute hunt with 5–7 clues. In Year 1…
Treasure Hunt for 5 Year Olds
Key takeaways Five-year-olds focus for about 10–15 minutes, so plan a 15–20 minute hunt with 5–7 clues. It’s the age…
Treasure Hunt for 4 Year Olds
Key takeaways Four-year-olds focus for roughly 8–12 minutes, so aim for a 15–20 minute hunt with 5–7 stops. That’s a…
Treasure Hunt for 3 Year Olds
Key takeaways A three-year-old’s attention span is roughly 6–8 minutes, so keep the whole hunt to 10–15 minutes with just…