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scavenger hunts

  • plural
    of scavenger hunt.
    scavenger hunt
    noun
    a game in which individuals or teams are sent out to accumulate, without purchasing, a series of common, outlandish, or humorous objects, the winner being the person or team returning first with all the items.

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Throughout the game, there will be scavenger hunts using video calls where residents get the chance to solve puzzles and riddles then send staff off to find the next clue.

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2026

For a fee starting at $225 a person, attendees get flashlight tours of exhibits including the fossil halls, do scavenger hunts, play trivia games and have bedtime snacks.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2025

It’s easy to see why: scavenger hunts were amusing, challenging and competitive.

From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2024

USC’s transfer portal scavenger hunts have yielded gems that shine brightest at the skill positions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2023

This date needs scavenger hunts and carriage rides and fireworks and Ferris wheels.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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