This is a quick list of hints and tips for creating a successful treasure hunt.
Timing
When creating a timed challenge test-run the challenge two or three times yourself, and take an average of the times. Remember to take into account the number of treasure hunters - for some clues this will mean that time limits need increasing or decreasing as the challenge may be harder or easier with more or less people.
The Treasure and Prizes
It's always nice to have a prize for the treasure hunters at the end. Even something as simple as a chocolate bar gives you a target to aim for as you create the hunt, and gives closure to the hunters when they reach the end. This is why a treasure hunt prize is so important.
Preparation and hiding the clues
Get all of your clues written, ordered and ready to hide. To make hiding clues easier, write the hiding place of the clue on the back of the clue e.g. the answer to clue one is where clue two should be hidden, so write the answer to clue one on the back of clue two. This will make hiding the clues much less confusing!
Themes
If you can theme your treasure hunt so that all clues are of the same style it will make your treasure hunt even more fun. Try a pirate theme, or maybe a knights theme, Lego, Harry Potter or whatever you think your treasure hunters would enjoy!