Description

Hey Parents! Looking for a fun and unique way to give that special gift to your kids?

This Christmas-themed Cookie Caper printable Scavenger Hunt Game, with riddles and secret codes that lead to a special gift, is a great way to surprise your kids. Turn gift-giving into a thrilling adventure with an indoor treasure hunt that’s sure to delight.

Transform your house into an unforgettable scavenger hunt adventure that’s fun, exciting, and will bring smiles to everyone’s faces as kids put their detective skills to work solving riddles and decoding ciphers to reveal the final hiding spot for their special gift.

Perfect for:
✔Christmas party games
✔ Holiday gift-giving
✔ Vacation destination surprise
✔ Special family news
✔ Rewards or prizes
✔ Christmas family game night

Secret Mission: This just in from the North Pole. Santa’s cookies, freshly made this morning by Mrs. Claus, have gone missing! The number one suspect is Jingles, a mischievous Christmas elf who loves Mrs. Claus’s cookies and always wants them all for themselves. We need your help to find the cookies before Jingles eats them!

Your Mission: To track down the stolen Christmas cookies by following the clues left behind by the cookie bandit. But beware – Jingles has set up some tricky challenges along the way to throw you off the trail! Good luck!

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Game Play:
Location: Indoors
Approximately 20+ minutes
Number of Players: 1-5 working as a team
Age: 8+ (Players under 8 years old may need assistance but this is a game for all the family)

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How it works:
A “secret mission” is read, and Clue # 1 is handed to the “treasure seeker” which leads to Clue 2 in a different location. This party printable treasure hunt game has two parts.

Part 1: Kids will read 10 riddles, which will reveal the location of their next clue. After finding each clue, they will need to use the decoder to write down the “code word” on their answer sheet.
Part 2: Using the code words on each clue card, kids will use the numbers under the indicated letters to reveal the final hiding spot.

All you have to do is print the clues, cut, and hide them! The list of hiding spots can be found inside your download. The final prize is up to you! Maybe it’s a birthday gift, a basket of candy, party favors, a vacation reveal, or a handwritten letter. The possibilities are endless as to what you choose to hide in the final location.

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Locations: All clues are common household locations, such as under the bed or in the closet.
🏡Clothes hamper, laundry room
🏡Bedroom, under the bed
🏡Photo album, photo wall
🏡Bathroom
🏡Silverware drawer
🏡TV room, den
🏡Under the sink
🏡Fridge
🏡Closet
🏡Front door, entry

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FAQs:

How long does this activity take to complete?

It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 20+ minutes but it’s based on the kids’ reading skills, puzzle skills, group size, and age. It is also HIGHLY based on how difficult it is to find the clue cards. We always suggest folding the riddles and hiding them really well, out of plain sight!

How many kids can play at once?

Kids can play individually, with friends, or with their siblings. For a larger group, you’ll likely want to print and hide multiple copies of each clue. This is not intended to be a party game for large groups, but rather a family bonding time activity.

How do I set up the Scavenger Hunt?

To set up the Scavenger Hunt, you will need to cut the clue cards in half and hide them in the appropriate locations. The PDF includes the correct hiding spots for each clue. All hiding spots are common household places, such as under the bed, bathroom sink, or in a closet. The harder the clues are to find, the more fun the kids have! If clues are hidden in plain sight, the hunt would be completed too quickly.

Where do kids begin?

Kids may begin in any location of your house. Together, the “mission” is read out loud to get your kids hooked. Kids are then handed the first clue card. Each clue card contains a riddle that will lead them to the location of the next clue.

How do I set up the activity?

Just print, cut, hide and play! Everything you need is included in your download.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?

Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual clue cards is all you need!

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What’s included in the instant download:
PDF game guide in US Letter and A4 sizes
10 Indoor Clues
Recording Sheet
Answer key
Set up instructions

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Delivery:
Instant Download – No physical item will be shipped.

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Printing:

After the files have been downloaded and saved to your computer, print one set of puzzles and one answer recording sheet per kid (or team). It’s best to print in color (if possible) but it’s not necessary.

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Returns:
Due to the digital nature of this item, there are no returns or exchanges. If you have any problems with your order, please contact me at sheri@dragonloveinspired.com and I will do my best to help resolve the issue.

This scavenger hunt is for PERSONAL USE ONLY!