Grand SLAM! A Scavenger Hunt at the St. Louis Art Museum
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
Master the art of adventure…
…on a scavenger hunt that reveals the best of the St. Louis Art Museum (or SLAM). Your team will follow clues through the treasure-packed galleries and search for answers to tricky questions about the art and artifacts you find. You’ll uncover surprising secrets and oddball details about amazing masterpieces by Old Masters from Europe and young masters from contemporary America, remarkable masks from Africa, mysterious sculptures from Asia, and much more.
Your quest might include…
- Famously jolly boatmen who might dance themselves overboard
- Colonial coral that would leave a child rattled
- Chief Billy Bowlegs (yes, that was his name)
- A flatulent sea captain in a shady tavern
- An underworld dog that might end up on the menu
- A golden reliquary that held a saint’s arm
- A horrifying version of “Athenian Idol”
But you don’t need to know anything about art or the museum to win: you just need a sharp mind and comfy shoes.
If you’re looking for team building in St. Louis that will get your group laughing, thinking, and bonding, look no further. This is a great activity for corporate outings, social-group or alumni get-togethers, birthday parties—you name it.
The Kids Edition is a great activity for kids (age 7 and up) and adults can enjoy together. It’s a fun way to introduce kids to art on school field trips.
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in St. Louis!
The Missouri History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt
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- adults
- kids
- indoor
The secrets of St. Louis—revealed!
Go on a magical history tour of the Missouri History Museum that’s unlike any museum tour you’ve ever taken. On teams, you’ll follow a trail of clues through the majestic Jefferson Memorial Building and answer tricky, humorous questions about what you find.
No knowledge of Missouri history or the museum is required to win: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes—and great teamwork. You’ll see the museum in a whole new way: as a giant treasure chest, packed with all sorts of unusual and odd objects and fascinating trivia.
And if you’re looking for an after-work activity, here’s great news: the Missouri History Museum is open until 8 p.m. on Thursdays!
You might ponder such questions as…
- Why was a can opener crucial for a Ferris wheel?
- What prompted a World’s Fair visitor to ask, “Have we eaten of the insane root that takes reason prisoner?”
- Why did a marathoner take strychnine before a big race?
- What made Eskimos wear furs during a summer in St. Louis?
- Why is it bad news if a Bontoc headhunter adds a tattoo to his chest?
- Why did men carry kegs of gunpowder into the Great Fire of 1849?
- What punishment did a prisoner receive after sticking his head out the window of Gratiot Street Prison to smile at a lady?
- Why did future rock-’n’-roll pioneer Chuck Berry paste letters to his forehead to spell ST. LOUIS backward?
You’ll be amazed and amused by what you discover about St. Louis—and your teammates.
A Murder Mystery Edition of the hunt is also available.
A Kids Edition provides the solution to your search for an activity that kids (age 7 and up) and adults can enjoy together. The scavenger hunt is perfect for school field trips—or any kids group looking for unusual fun.
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in St. Louis!
The Whodunit Scavenger Hunt at the St. Louis Art Museum
- private
- adults
- kids
- indoor
If you like mystery and mayhem with your art…
…this is the game for you. There’s a killer on the loose at the St. Louis Art Museum, and it’s up to your team to stop him. The murderer created a scavenger hunt that takes you through the museum, and when completed, it will reveal his name, the weapon he used, and the location of the body. He sent the hunt to the police, but they’re stumped. Now they need your help.
You’ll get a list of suspects, weapons, and places, then narrow it all down by following the hunt’s clues and answering tricky questions. Can you solve the mystery and catch the killer?
No knowledge of the museum or art is necessary. You just need to pay attention to the details, use your wits, and collaborate with your team.
A Kids Edition is also available for junior sleuths, ages 10 and up.
The Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt at the St. Louis Zoo
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- adults
- kids
- outdoor
Monkey around with some fantastic beasts…
…on this searchin’ safari at the St. Louis Zoo, just minutes from downtown St. Louis. On teams, you’ll follow a trail of clues and answer tricky, humorous questions to uncover the most amazing and amusing aspects of its animals, from butterflies to elephants.
Along the way, you’ll check out River’s Edge, where you’ll cheat the cheetahs and laugh back at the hyenas. You’ll explore the Wild zone, where one moment you’re peering at penguins in the sub-Antarctic and the next you’re going ape for great apes in a tropical rain forest. You’ll search for primates and reptiles among 1920s buildings in the Historic Hill. And you’ll quiz big cats lounging in the Red Rocks zone.
Your team might tackle such questions as…
- Visit the Bear Bluffs, and find a spot where you can see a panda and a polar bear at the same time, in 2D. Check out a section that you might think is about a Cub Scout leader. If you had grown up at the same rate as a bear, how much would you weigh today? Answer: Over 6,000 pounds, according to sign with a section titled “The Den Mother.”
- Visit the Primate House. When two kinds of related creatures in here wave either their long tails or ring tails at you, what kind of battle have you found yourself in? Answer: Long-Tailed Lemurs and Ring-Tailed Lemurs deploy their tails to engage in “stink fights.”
- Go to the Sea Lion Landing. If you and a sea lion had a contest to see who could hold his breath longest underwater, what surprising thing would the sea lion do before diving into the water? Answer: Sea lions exhale before they dive.
Did these questions puzzle you? Don’t worry: they’re designed to be answered only when you’re standing in the right spot, looking at the right thing. Plus, they’re meant to be tackled with teamwork, engaging the talents and participation of every member of your group. No previous knowledge of the zoo or its residents is required: you just need sharp eyes and comfy shoes.
While on safari, you’ll also be on the lookout for opportunities to take Team Photos that prompt you to sharpen your eyes and brainstorm creative solutions with your teammates.
A Murder Mystery Edition is also available, in which your team of sleuths must crack a code and catch a killer.
The Kids Edition gets kids (age 7 and up) and adults to team up for a zoo adventure that is perfect for school field trips.
Contact us to learn more—and find more fun in St. Louis!
The Grab ’n’ Go Anywhere Scavenger Hunts
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- private
- adults
- kids
- outdoor
Fun games with humorous twists!
If you’re looking for a good, old-fashioned scavenger hunt, we have one—with very unusual challenges that will exercise your brain and tickle your funny bone. Your tasks may involve strange uses for food, new lyrics for old songs, people in any kind of uniform, strangers wearing valuable words, secrets about local landmarks, and more. If you’ve been on scavenger hunts where you’ve had to collect boring things like clothespins and obscure CDs, you’re in for a surprise and a treat.
Teams fan out to tackle such challenges as…
Take unusual team photos
Get creative and keep your eyes open as you explore your area and try to meet the requirements of diverse “photo op” challenges. Everyone has to get into the picture (except the person holding the camera, of course). We’ve designed them to allow room for creativity while also delivering dramatic visuals (not just shots of people standing around, smiling and pointing). You might be asked to demonstrate a group member’s superhuman powers. Or treat a staircase as if it’s a carnival ride. Or photobomb another team.
Participants use their smartphone cameras and our browser-based app. You’ll get to see the other players’ pictures and download them afterward.
Find or create unusual items
As in a classic scavenger hunt, you’ll have to locate or create unusual items. But in our version, you might encounter these tricky tests: Can you create and name an amazing new food by combining two unlikely foods? How about an appropriate trophy for the hunt winners? Three items that rhyme? Something improved by being broken? You’ll be surprised by the results that come from great teamwork.
Crack a code to decipher a mystery message
Your hunt materials will include a bizarrely coded message. What the heck does it say? To crack the code, you’ll need to solve crafty, fun puzzles, involving a trivia questions, pop music, and a “pigpen cipher.” Can you piece together the key that unlocks the mystery message?
Locate the Hunt Host for a surprise bonus challenge
At a designated spot in the hunt area, the Host will be waiting for you, ready to spring a tricky, humorous visual puzzle for you to ponder. It could involve unusual celebrity pairings…or musical snippets…or international maps…or strangely altered art.
Go on a scavenger hunt anywhere, with versions and themes to suit your group
Go Deluxe: Let us tailor the hunt to your needs. Tell us what you want to highlight and we’ll weave it into the game. Perhaps someone you want to celebrate? A theme or slogan for a new campaign? Hidden talents in your group? Talk to us! We like a challenge.
Care to take a bite out of crime? Check out the Murder Mystery Mayhem Scavenger Hunt.
The hunts are available in International Editions, for hunters whose first language is not English. They are also available in Spanish, as well as in other select languages.
A Grab ’n’ Go Scavenger Hunt for Kids challenges youngsters and adults to work together to tackle challenges appropriate for ages 7 and up. It’s the perfect activity for birthday parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, family reunions, school field trips, summer-camp outings—you name it.
For a snack-tastic adventure, the Grab ’n’ Go Food Edition features food-themed Collect & Create and Photo Challenges.
And young Harry Potter fans will be cheating if they use their wands and other magical powers on the Wizards & Witches Scavenger Hunt, for ages 7 and up.
What are people saying about the Anywhere Scavenger Hunts?
“The Grab ’n’ Go Scavenger Hunt was so much fun! All of the teams were engaged and working together. We couldn’t have asked for a better team-building and celebration event.” –Brittney Gallardo, Office Manager/Executive Assistant, Texture by Next Issue Media
A 5-star review on Google: “We hired Watson Adventures to host the Grab ‘n’ Go scavenger hunt for a teambuilding event in our local downtown area. We chose to pay for an on-site host and it was well worth it. Kim, the host, was fantastic, well organized, very helpful with the game app, and added even more fun to the game with opportunities to earn extra points. Our team had a blast!! We thoroughly enjoyed getting out from in front of our computers to spend time together in this fun and creative environment!”
A 5-star review on Yelp: “I planned a surprise custom scavenger hunt for my fiancé’s birthday last year and it was so much fun! Tara was a pleasure to work with and incredibly accommodating with all of my requests. The event host was equally wonderful. We all had a blast. I wish I had more reasons to plan scavenger hunts!”
Another 5-star review on Google: “Watson Adventures was so incredibly fun for our company offsite! Correy was a fantastic host that guided the experience and Tara made planning a customized hunt a breeze. 10/10 recommend!”
Contact us to learn more about the Grab ’n’ Go Scavenger Hunts—and find more fun wherever you are!
Escape to the Museum Virtual Scavenger Hunt for Kids
- private
- kids
- teens
- indoor
Explore Museums All over the Country—at Home!
Round up your teammates for an online adventure that challenges you to explore museum websites in search of the craziest, zaniest, secret-and-surprise-stuffed-fulliest (is that a word?) exhibits you’ve ever seen outside of your dreams. You’ll follow tricky clues on different museum websites and answer humorous question about what you uncover.
No knowledge of any particular museum is required: you just need sharp eyes, sharp wits, sharp teammates, and sharp pencils. Wait: sharp pencils not required, because you’ll be reading the clues and answering the questions in our spiffy app, bursting with links and hints and sound effects and other fun stuff.
Virtual scavenger hunt highlights include…
- Sue the T. rex at the Field Museum in Chicago
- A tour of the Texas State Aquarium with a sloth
- A bison stampede at the Milwaukee Public Museum
- The Space Shuttle Discovery at the Air & Space Museum
- Vintage arcade games at San Francisco’s Musée Méchanique
The game is suitable for ages 10 and up, and we recommend at least one adult per team. This virtual scavenger hunt is a great way to connect with family, friends or classmates. Contact us to learn more about a private game for your group!
