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.
Indoor Scavenger Hunt Clues: 30 Rhyming Clues for Around the House
30 indoor scavenger hunt clues sorted by room, with answers, plus 24 free printable clue cards and safe hiding tips.
Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids: 25 Ideas + Free Printable Lists
25 scavenger hunt ideas for kids — indoor, garden, out-and-about and seasonal — plus four free printable lists and a…
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…