Business Guide
Everything you need to create engaging scavenger hunts that drive business results
In This Guide:
1. Getting Started
Step-by-Step Setup
1
Complete Your Business Profile
Upload your logo, banner, and business information to create a professional presence.
2
Plan Your Hunt Theme
Choose a theme that aligns with your business goals and customer interests.
3
Create Your Clues
Design 5-10 clues that guide customers through your business or area.
4
Test and Launch
Test your hunt with staff or friends, then promote it to customers.
2. Hunt Ideas by Business Type
🍕 Restaurants & Cafés
- • Menu discovery hunt highlighting signature dishes
- • Kitchen tour with fun facts about ingredients
- • History of the restaurant and chef stories
- • Find the ingredients used in today's special
- • Photo scavenger hunt of unique décor items
🛍️ Retail Stores
- • Product knowledge hunt about your bestsellers
- • Find items in specific colors or styles
- • Discover the story behind your brand
- • Seasonal promotion hunt
- • Compare prices or features between products
🏨 Hotels & Tourism
- • Hotel amenities and services discovery
- • Local area exploration and recommendations
- • Historical facts about the building or area
- • Find the best photo spots on property
- • Wellness and spa feature hunt
🎉 Events & Entertainment
- • Icebreaker hunt for networking events
- • Venue feature discovery
- • Team building challenges
- • Find other attendees with specific interests
- • Event sponsor and exhibitor hunt
3. Creating Effective Clues
✅ Do This
- • Make clues clear and specific
- • Include educational or fun facts
- • Use varying difficulty levels
- • Incorporate your brand story
- • Test clues for clarity
- • Include photo opportunities
- • Guide customers to high-value areas
❌ Avoid This
- • Making clues too vague or confusing
- • Creating overly difficult puzzles
- • Directing people to staff-only areas
- • Using inside jokes customers won't understand
- • Making hunts too long (aim for 15-30 minutes)
- • Forgetting to include your contact info
- • Not updating seasonal content
4. Maximizing Engagement
Incentives
- • Discount codes for completing the hunt
- • Free appetizer or small gift
- • Entry into monthly prize drawing
- • Loyalty program points
- • Social media shout-outs
Social Sharing
- • Include photo challenges
- • Create a unique hashtag
- • Ask customers to tag your business
- • Feature customer photos on your social media
- • Create shareable completion certificates
Personalization
- • Create different hunts for different seasons
- • Tailor clues to customer demographics
- • Include local references and culture
- • Update content regularly
- • Create special event-themed hunts
5. Promoting Your Hunt
Digital Promotion
- • Share on social media platforms
- • Include in email newsletters
- • Add to your website homepage
- • Create QR codes for easy access
- • Partner with local influencers
- • List in local event calendars
In-Person Promotion
- • Train staff to mention the hunt
- • Display table tents or signs
- • Include in welcome materials
- • Add to receipts or business cards
- • Create promotional flyers
- • Mention during customer interactions
6. Tracking Success
Key Metrics to Monitor
Engagement Metrics
- • Total participants
- • Completion rate
- • Average time to complete
- • Most/least popular clues
- • Return participant rate
Business Impact
- • Customer dwell time
- • Sales during hunt periods
- • Social media mentions
- • Customer feedback and reviews
- • Email signups from participants
7. Best Practices
🎯 Keep It Focused
Aim for 5-10 clues that can be completed in 15-30 minutes. This keeps participants engaged without overwhelming them.
🔄 Update Regularly
Refresh your hunt content seasonally or for special events to encourage repeat participation.
👥 Staff Training
Ensure your team knows about the hunt and can help customers who have questions or need assistance.
📱 Mobile-Friendly
Test your hunt on mobile devices to ensure a smooth experience for customers using smartphones.
8. Troubleshooting
Low Participation
Solutions:
- • Increase promotion through multiple channels
- • Add incentives or rewards
- • Simplify the starting process
- • Train staff to actively promote the hunt
High Dropout Rate
Solutions:
- • Review clue difficulty and clarity
- • Reduce the number of clues
- • Ensure all locations are easily accessible
- • Add progress indicators
Customer Confusion
Solutions:
- • Provide clear instructions at the start
- • Test clues with fresh eyes
- • Include visual aids or maps
- • Have staff available to help
Ready to Create Your First Hunt?
Use this guide to build an engaging scavenger hunt that delights your customers and drives business results.
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