Scavenger Hunt (Planning and Executing).

I wanted to create a very fun, interactive and spontaneous scavenger hunt for Nick's Birthday. After tired-less searching and not wanting to spent an exorbitant amount for a package online. I decided to do it all from scratch.

There are 4 main types of scavenger hunts Classic Scavenger hunt(Collection of items), Destination Unknown (Follow the Clues), Photo scavenger hunt (pictures), Information scavenger hunt.
I chose to incorporate all.
Mid-town Houston has a lot of  bars, I spent about a week calling each establishment to reserve a table.
Confirming to pre-pay alcohol for every individual in my party.

Special thanks to the following bars. Celtic Garden, Christians Tail Gate Sports Bar and Grille,  Front Porch Pub, The Dog House Tavern and Munich Bar.

What you'll need.

• Parchment paper
• Get a scavenger Logo (Spy vs Spy)
• Sharpies
• Pull String Bags
• Folders (Army theme)
• Pencils
• Note pads
• Party bands
• Mascot (Blow up monkey)
• Puzzles (Crossword, blank Jigsaw, Bamboo, Riddle)
• Water

1. Plan out your Route. 
2. Send out a Guest list. (R.S.V.P) Request that your quest walk with a smart phone.
   It is in my experience that teams of two work well.
3. Figure out which puzzle will lead to the next spot.  e.g
   Celtic Garden -crossword ---> Christian Tail Gate Sports Bar and Grille.
   Christian Tail Gate Sports Bar and Grille - jigsaw puzzle ---> Front Porch Pub
   Front Porch Pub - A sign read "The beer is the Clue. (Dogfish IPA) --> The Dog House Tavern
   The Dog House Tavern - A bamboo puzzle with an anagram  --> Bar Munich
   Bar Munich - Riddle --> Celtic Garden 
4. Create a map using Google maps and print out for each team.
5. Create and Print out Instructions, Rules and Regulations and the Scavenger Hunt List for each team.
6. Create a list of your guest names and staple one party band to each list. Do this for each bar. (Accountability for the bars) 
7. Create a Scavenger Logo for each bar. Place this at every bar so your guest will not get lost. 
8. Purchase Prizes for top three teams (optional)
9. Create the secret package. I included water bottles, a folder with instructions, rules, map of the area, wrist bands for prepaid alcohol, note pad, a pencil and the mascot (Mr Monkey).
   
   Two hours before the event. Head to the bars to set up and pre-pay alcohol for your guest.
   It was worth every minute I took to plan it. There is nothing better than living in the moment.