Scavenger Hunts on The Magnificent Mile

There’s more than just stores in store…

…on this adventure that reveals the secrets of the glamorous stretch of Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street. You choose the section you want to explore, and we’ll provide the game. On teams, you’ll follow tricky clues to discover surprising spots on and off the avenue, answer fun and funny questions about what you find, tackle entertaining photo challenges, and meet with the Hunt Host for an unexpected bonus challenge.

Whether you’re a local who wants to get to know your hometown better or a visitor staying at one of the Magnificent Mile’s many hotels, this scavenger hunt provides a great option for a group activity.

Along the Mag Mile, your team might discover…

• Hidden beasts lurking outside the famous Wrigley Building
• The father of Chicago who was born in Haiti
• Stones from famous buildings around the world, embedded in the facade of the Tribune Tower
• A Walk of Fame for radio stars
• A captured spy facing execution
• Views of five of the 85 tallest buildings in the world, all in this district
• The Old Water Tower, rare survivor of the Great Fire of 1871
• Traces of “Towertown,” a bohemian enclave
• A tranquil oasis (except for the gargoyles) that hearkens back to Gothic England

You don’t need to know anything about the area or its magnificent history to play—or to win. Just keep your eyes open, work with your group, and wear some comfy shoes.

Choose your magnificent Chicago scavenger hunt

You can decide which part of the Mile to focus on based on where you want to start and finish. This team-building adventure has been a popular way for corporate groups staying in the area to get out, see the sights, and work in a little bonding while having fun.

The International Edition is great for groups with participants whose first language isn’t English.

An Kids Edition for kids ages 7 and up is also available, in which they collaborate with adults to scour the streets for secrets.

What people are saying about the Mag Mile scavenger hunt

A 5-star review on Yelp: “Organized the Mag Mile scavenger hunt for my husband’s birthday. The host was high energy, positive, and generally great. She did an excellent job explaining and concluding the game. The app is pretty seamless, self-explanatory, and we can access [our photos and scores] after the game. Most importantly, we all have a new appreciation for Mag Mile’s history and building architecture after learning quite a bit.”

“All students that participated LOVED it!” —a group from a school of medicine

“Yesterday’s hunt in Chicago went really well! Our host was wonderful.” —a nonprofit focused on diversity

“They loved it!” —a community college visiting from Texas

Delighted corporate clients include Swiss Re, Best Buy, and the Illinois Institute of Technology, to name just a few.

Contact us to learn more about the Really Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt—and find more fun in Chicago!

Look at art, solve puzzles—and save yourself!

You’ve been poisoned at the start of this scavenger hunt (er, sorry), and it’s up to you to find the cure. How? By going on a whirlwind tour of the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago and solving a series of art-related puzzles created by a diabolical villain. He wants to see if you can decipher a coded message that will reveal how to get the antidote. Sure, you can escape a room, but can you escape the MCA?

The puzzles will test your teamwork. You might need to tease out hidden words. Or translate the rebus HIJKLMNO into a familiar term. Or solve a riddle. Or find what this means: Arrow shooter —> not fast. The variety of puzzles is designed to call upon the talents of everyone on your team—while delighting you with eye-popping art.

No knowledge of contemporary art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and excellent teamwork.

The scavenger hunt is great for companies looking for a fun activity after work: the museum is open until 9 p.m. on Tuesdays. Wednesday through Sunday, afternoon games can be played until 5 p.m.

Contact us to learn more about private games for groups—and find more puzzle-loving fun in Chicago!

Beware: there’s a killer in your midst

Someone playing this game with you is a bit of a Jekyll and Hyde. His or her good side knows nothing about the evil side—and the evil side has challenged you to prevent your own murder. Everyone in your group has been poisoned, and the clock is ticking down on your time left to live. To reveal the killer’s identity, you’ll have to complete a series of photo challenges, solve interlocking puzzles, decipher coded text messages, and more. If you succeed, you get the antidote. If you fail…well, you know.

If you love escape-room games, you’ll love this murder mystery scavenger hunt. But even better, you won’t be locked in a room for an hour: this game can be played almost anywhere. 

An in-person murder mystery for any location!

We have a variety of versions, depending on where you want to play. Such as…

• A city, town, or neighborhood
• A science or history museum
• A zoo or aquarium
• An office building
• A school or campus

A murder mystery scavenger hunt perfect for team building

Here’s a game that will help you solve the mystery of how to entertain a diverse group of people while boosting morale and teamwork. It’s perfect for any private party or a corporate team-building outing of any size. Our clients who have enjoyed this game include T-Mobile, TD Bank, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Michigan in Washington, and others too numerous to mention.

What delighted clients are saying

“Everyone had a great time at the hunt! We are all still talking about it.” —an electrical engineer whose group played the game at the Houston Zoo

“A HUGE THANK YOU. Everyone had a BLAST and your hosts were FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for another great event!!” —an office coordinator in Los Angeles

“We had an amazing time and will be in touch for the next hunt we’d like to do in the near future! Tokia [the hunt host] was amazing, and we’d love to work with her again!!!” —an organizer for a group in Washington, DC

The hunt’s afoot! Contact us to learn more—and find more team-building fun anywhere!