Treasure and Scavenger Hunts: How to Plan, Create, and Give Them

I used this book to plan a scavenger hunt for work. Not only does the book tell you how to structure your scavenger hunt but it also gives tips on planning, timing, and scheduling. The author gives concrete, creative examples of things to have your contestants find, creative problems to have them solve, and embarrasing things to make them do for points! My scavenger hunt went off without a hitch and my co-workers are still talking about it 2 weeks later! This is a great idea for a team-building event or off-site meeting! I highly recommend this book. It is a quick read that is packed full of creative ideas and a simple approach to a fun filled event! A++++

The author offers plenty of clever ways to conduct a scavenger/treasure hunt. My only caveat is that the hunts all seemed based on driving or walking through a town, with no suggestions for scaling it back to a yard or house, because he feels that numbers (house numbers, price of an item, speed limit sign) should serve as the items that are sought. Lots of warnings about not letting drunk guests drive, etc. Still one of the best books I've found on the subject.

Now in an updated second edition, Gordon Burgett's Treasure And Scavenger Hunts: How To Plan, Create, And Give Them is a totally fun guidebook to the planning and hosting of entertaining treasure/scavenger hunts for parties. From writing cryptic yet solvable clues, to hiding interesting search items in interesting places, to keeping the guests comfortable and sufficiently fed while they look, Treasure And Scavenger Hunts is a unique, enjoyable, "user friendly", very nicely presented, step-by-step planner for anyone eager to host a different and thoroughly entertaining kind of party.

This book really helped me plan my wedding preparty! I wanted to do something that would allow both of our families to meet and greet prior to the big day. The scavenger/treasure hunt that Gordon's book taught me to plan was a huge success!! And now I cant wait to plan my next party!

I have looked everywhere for a book on how to put together scavenger hunts. Then I found Gordon Burgett's book - and it appears to be the only one out there like it.It's a good thing it's well done. Burgett covers treasure and scavenger hunts - what they are, different types for different age groups, and potential problems one might run into when having one. He also discusses how to give a "super party," including scheduling, guest issues, prizes, food planning, and theme-oriented parties.The best part of the book, in my opinion, is the section on creating clues for the hunt. The types of clues include poetry, riddles, puzzles, coded clues, and maps. Think that sounds like a no-brainer? How about this clue: Scheduled on tires of steel, there/ it stops, knowing its station./ Linked with a rhyme for "right on!"/ When does it leave that human fare?(This is a clue for the time the train from Brighton arrives at the station.)The nice thing about Burgett's book is that his advice can be applied to hunts designed for the very young to the cleverest adults. The book includes a handy checklist to make sure you remembered everything for your super party, and odds and ends such as background music, gas money, and the most important part of the hunt: the prizes.If putting together treasure or scavenger hunts is your thing, or you're looking for a new twist on the old family reunion or summer barbecue, this book is definitely worth a look.