The Yale Bulldog Blitz Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- outdoor
Discover the secrets of the Yale campus…
…on a fun and funny scavenger hunt that’s a great social, bonding activity for companies, students, faculty, alumni, locals, out-of-towners, and any other group. Think of it like a walking tour spiked with caffeine. You’ll follow quirky clues, collaborate to tackle tricky questions, and discover fascinating facts you never expected.
As you wander among dramatic Gothic towers, you might search for…
- Strange and humorous gargoyles
- Tricky traditions connected with stern statues
- Beautiful buildings, from majestic Gothic to striking modern
- The school’s bulldog mascot in surprising places
- The footpaths of famous students
And you’ll find much more that’s fascinating, scenic, historical, and hysterical on this Yale scavenger hunt. But you don’t need to know anything about Yale to win: you just need to score high marks in teamwork.
A Kids Edition is also available. Want to send kids to Yale? A version of this hunt for ages 7 and up is also available. Kids and adults work together to explore the campus on a fun team game that’s perfect for school field trips and camp outings.
Contact us to learn more about our New Haven and Yale scavenger hunts—and find more fun in Connecticut!
The Yale Museum of Natural Hysteria Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- indoor
From dinosaurs to dodos, fossils to pharaohs…
…you’ll see the best of Yale’s newly expanded Peabody Museum of Natural History while playing this most unusual game. This New Haven museum is a dinosaur haven, but it’s also filled with an array of scientific curiosities. You don’t need to be a scientist to play or to win—you just need great teamwork to answer the hunt’s tricky, humorous questions about strange specimens, objects from outer space, intriguing insects, eerie mummies, and more.
You might track down answers to such questions as…
- In the Egypt gallery, crack the case of the dummy mummies. As a result of this swindle, what was the “exchange rate” of gods and pots? Answer: 1 to 1, or “One god, one pot,” according to a decree after six men sold false animal mummies for tombs.
- Walk among dinosaurs. From which apparently tasty place did a president get his unusual White House decor? Answer: Jefferson filled one room in the White House with mastodon bones from Big Bone Lick, Kentucky.
Keep in mind that we’ve left out some of the clues that will help you zero in on the correct answers. No prior knowledge of the museum or its flora and fauna is necessary.
A version in which kids and adults work together is also available, suitable for ages 7 and up.
What happy clients are saying
“We had a wonderful time! The hunt was challenging and kept everyone involved and together. It certainly speaks to the competitiveness of our group! I’ve had nothing but positive feedback from all our participants. It has ranked as one of the best retreats we’ve ever had.” —Allie Squeglia, Manager of Operations, Yale School of Public Health
Contact us to learn more about our scavenger hunt at the Yale Museum of Natural History—and find more fun in Connecticut!
The Yale Art Attack Scavenger Hunt
- private
- adults
- kids
- indoor
Investigate an art-filled murder mystery
…on this adventure through the Yale University Art Gallery, a museum that’s a large, surprising treasure chest. At the start of the game, you’ll learn that the Watson Adventures staffer who was supposed to run your team-building scavenger has been found dead! The police need your help in discovering whodunit.
The victim also wrote the hunt you are about to go on, and there’s reason to believe that he hid a secret message in the questions and answers. Can your team follow the trail of clues throughout the museum, answer the tricky questions, and tease out the details of the victim’s secret life—and perhaps his last message?
No previous knowledge of art or the museum is required: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
You might search for answers to such questions as…
- In the Africa gallery, find a man who looks like he really annoyed a cranky carpenter. What do you see when you contemplate his navel? Answer: You see yourself or a mirror when you look at the belly of the nkondi, with nails and other sharp items stuck into all parts of his body.
- Find something that could illustrate the nursery line, “The dish ran away with the spoon.” What Liberian name might make you think you made this? Answer: A carved spoon with legs was possibly made by the Wépeople.
- Like Yankee Doodle, what ingredient did an artist use to help feathery trees stand tall? Answer: A work by Picabia includes macaroni as an ingredient.
This Yale murder mystery game is guaranteed to get your groups working together, having fun, and bonding.
A more relaxed version of this game that’s not a murder mystery is also available.
A Kids Edition for kids ages 7 and up challenges adults and kids to work together. It’s perfect for exposing young minds on a school field trip to the wide range of art. The emphasis is on fun, curiosity, and cooperation.
Contact us to learn more about our Yale University Art Gallery scavenger hunts—and find more fun in New Haven! Looking to explore campus with your group instead? Check out our Yale University scavenger hunt, the Bulldog Blitz!
