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How to Build a Scavenger Hunt Team

The scavenger hunt is a fun game that can be adapted to fit any age group. Building the teams for the scavenger hunt requires a simple strategy and a basic knowledge of all of the players. It requires that you divide the available people evenly to create evenly-matched teams. Building the teams becomes more complicated with a large number of players and a large number of hidden items. Large scavenger hunts can require multiple judges and team builders to ensure the game is played safely.

Instructions

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  Build a scavenger hunt team with groups of two to four players. Select the players based on age and relationships. Stagger the ages throughout the teams to set a level playing field. Place strangers in the same group to build new relationships or place friends in the same group for a comfortable game.
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  Draw the teams randomly by placing every name in a hat and drawing individuals into groups. This method leaves no room for bias and is very effective for groups of all sizes.
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  Build teams based on natural rivalries. If people are engaged in friendly trash-talking before the event, place them on opposite teams to increase the intensity of the game.
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  Build the teams based on work relationships. Scavenger hunts are used as a team-building exercise to build trust and relationships among employees. Place people who work together on a daily basis in the same groups.
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  For hunts that take place in a large area, build the teams based on athletic ability. Place fast people on separate teams to create an even playing field.

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