The New Treasure Hunt: An Old Favourite Reimagined
TLDR: From childhood treasure hunts to Pokémon Go, the thrill of searching and discovering has evolved - but the fun remains the same. Modern scavenger hunts reimagine this classic activity as a fully personalised, team-based experience that gets people exploring, laughing and bonding together, brought to life through engaging challenges from Big Smoke Events.
We all remember the treasure hunt. It was a birthday party favourite, with your parents hiding things in the garden for you and your friends to find.
There was little more engrossing than looking for hidden treasure amongst familiar surroundings. How long had they been there? How did they get there? Honestly, it would keep me busy for hours.
Little did I know then, it was a perfect opportunity for my parents to share a few beers in the kitchen with the neighbours. No wonder some things took an absolute age to track down.
As teenagers, you might have moved on to bike rides with maps and a picnic, ending up at a pub where you hoped you might get served. As adults, you may even have done the super expensive corporate versions, with hot air balloons and helicopter trips to France. But now in the age of Pokémon Go, the faithful treasure hunt has moved on. People expect much more than to run around the garden in search of a few mouldy old sweets!
People are used to venturing beyond the garden.
Thanks in part to the runaway success of the aforementioned Pokémon Go, the treasure hunt has had the ultimate makeover. And we are the ones behind the transformation with our Scavenger Hunt. Now this much-loved favourite is bang on trend! Just like Pokémon Go, The Scavenger Hunt is guaranteed to get you out, off the sofa, engaged and engrossed as you explore the real world for hidden gems.
Our Hunts are all about personalisation; we make the events just for you. Whether you are organising a work team-bonding session, or looking for an away day event or post-financial results breakout session, we devise a challenge that really ticks all the boxes. But unlike Pokémon Go, you are not working on your own with just your iPhone for company. Although your trusty device will come in handy. As with all the Big Smoke Events, it’s all about the fun and laughter of being part of a team.
You’ll be split up into teams to help you understand and get to know your colleagues on a different level whilst you complete the challenges. And now, you’re even old enough to finish the hunt with a nice cold beer.