Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Participants race to find and show items from their home based on prompts. First to return wins!
10-15 min
3-50 people
high
None needed
About This Game
Virtual Scavenger Hunt is a high-energy activity perfect for remote teams. The facilitator calls out items (e.g., "something blue," "your favorite mug," "a book you're reading"), and participants race to find and show them on camera. This game gets people moving, brings laughter, and offers glimpses into each other's lives and homes.
Objectives
- Energize a virtual meeting with physical movement
- Create fun and laughter
- Learn about team members through their belongings
- Break up long virtual sessions with activity
How to Run This Game
Facilitator Script:
"Time for a quick energy boost! I'll call out an item, and you'll race to find it in your space and bring it back to show on camera. First person back gets a point! Ready?"
Actions:
- Explain the game clearly
- Ask everyone to stay near their camera
- Remind them to be safe (no running on stairs!)
Tips:
- • Mention they have 30-60 seconds per item
- • Emphasize fun over competition
- • Have your own items ready in case you need to demonstrate
Facilitator Script:
"Item #1: Something blue! Go! ... Great, everyone back? Show us what you found!"
Actions:
- Call out 5-7 items with 60 second time limits each
- Track who returns first (optional)
- Let everyone briefly show and explain their item
Tips:
- • Mix easy and challenging items
- • Include personal items to spark stories
- • Keep energy high with enthusiastic commentary
Facilitator Script:
"Fantastic energy, everyone! [Name] was quickest to return most often - nice work! I loved seeing all your items and learning more about you."
Actions:
- Announce the winner (if scoring)
- Acknowledge fun moments
- Transition back to the meeting
Tips:
- • Keep the competitive element light
- • Celebrate everyone's participation
Facilitator Tips
- Prepare your list of 7-10 items beforehand
- Include a mix: colors, textures, personal items, work items
- Have backup items if something is too hard
- For large groups, use breakout rooms for smaller hunts
Common Challenges & Solutions
Variations & Adaptations
Focus on a theme: "Books edition," "Kitchen edition," "Childhood memories"
Slower version where each item has a mini story
Give riddles instead of direct descriptions
teams have used this game