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Scavenger hunts for 11-12-year-olds offer the perfect mix of challenge and fun for group 7-8 pupils. This age group loves more complex puzzles, teamwork and solving real mysteries. Our scavenger hunts stimulate their problem-solving skills and make them feel like real detectives.

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Treasure hunt 11-12 years - GPS treasure hunts for children aged 11-12 years

Available 11-12 years treasure hunts (12)

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GPS-zoektocht (route 7)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 4
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SOS- route (sporthal)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 8 1
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GPS-zoektocht (route 6)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 1
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GPS-zoektocht (route 5)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 1
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GPS-zoektocht (route 3)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 3
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GPS-zoektocht (route 4)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 2
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GPS-zoektocht (route 2)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 2
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GPS-zoektocht (route 1)

Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar, Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
95 min 2,3 km 16 8
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Fortuna Sittard Junior Stadion Tour

Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
Ken jij de historie van Fortuna Sittard? Test je kennis over deze trots van Limburg terwijl je rondom het stadion loopt…
Voetbal 11-12 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
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FC Utrecht Junior Stadion Tour

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken Stadion Galgenwaard als een echte voetbalkenner! Ontdek de rijke historie van FC Utrecht, leer over legendarisch…
Voetbal 11-12 year
75 min 2,0 km 10
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Ajax Junior Stadion Tour

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Kennis jij alle Ajax-helden? Test je kennis over de mooiste club van Nederland terwijl je rondom de Johan Cruijff ArenA…
Voetbal 11-12 year
75 min 2,0 km 10 1
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Heracles Junior Stadion Tour

Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de geschiedenis van Heracles Almelo rondom het Erve Asito stadion. Leer waarom de club vernoemd is naar een Grie…
Voetbal 11-12 year
75 min 2,0 km 10

Featured this week: example questions for 11-12 years

New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What is a key feature of organic farming?
No use of chemical pesticides Use of machines only Crops only grow indoors Everything is grafted onto plastic
Which amphibian lays its eggs in long strands in shallow marsh water?
Common toad Green frog Salamander Crested newt
What is a smart way to use less plastic?
Using a reusable water bottle Buying a new plastic bottle every day Collecting plastic bottles Hiding plastic bottles
What is the role of mycorrhiza fungi?
They help plant roots absorb nutrients They make plants sick They eat plant roots They provide pollination
Why are worms so important for soil?
They loosen the soil and feed it with their droppings They eat all the harmful bacteria They keep the ground dry They keep plants from growing
What do we call the transition zone between land and water in wetlands?
Bank zone Drying zone Deep Zone Centerline
How many arms does a normal starfish have?
5 6 8 4
What is a biotope?
The habitat of a particular animal or plant An animal that eats only meat A plant that makes its own food A scientist studying animals
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Where do emperor penguins incubate their eggs?
On their feet under a fold of skin In a nest of stones In a hole in the ice On a warm rock
What are the poison-injecting teeth of a spider called?
Chelating Fangs Cutting teeth Gill wings
What is special about a blue whale's tongue?
He weighs as much as an elephant He is all blue It can extend 10 metres He has tiny teeth
How many different scents can a dog distinguish?
More than 1 million About 10,000 About 100,000 About 1,000
Which insect can fly backwards?
Dragonfly At Fly Wasp
What is the only mammal that can fly?
Bat Flying squirrel Sugar bag Flying fish
Which tropical animal is also called the 'king of animals'?
Leo Tiger Jaguar Leopard
How old can a turtle get?
More than 100 years 20 years 50 years 80 years
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Which animal pulled the ploughs of Egyptian farmers?
Ox Horses Camels Donkeys
What was Louis XVI's nickname?
Louis Capet The Sun King The Citizen King The Just
What jewellery did prehistoric people make?
Necklaces of beads and teeth Gold rings with diamonds Plastic bracelets Silver earrings
What instrument did Leonardo da Vinci use to make his anatomical drawings?
Pen and ink Oil paint Pencil Watercolour
What was a 'loan officer'?
Someone who received land in exchange for services Someone who borrowed money An apprentice A beggar
What religion did many slaves adopt from their owners?
Christianity Buddhism Hinduism Judaism
How were Egyptian temples usually built?
Of stone From wood From loam From reeds
What was the main reason people lived in caves in prehistoric times?
Protection from weather and predators To stay hidden from other people Because they did not know how to build huts Because caves were warmer than outside
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What tools do cheese carriers use at the cheese market?
Cheese spoon Cheese knife Cheese Berry Cheese trolley
What type of ships did the VOC mainly use?
Return ships Merchant ships Warships Fishing vessels
Which Dutch trading company was the most powerful in the 17th century?
VOC WIC NHM KNSM
Which part of a mill ensures that power is transmitted?
The cog The blades The hood The fuselage
Which punctuation mark belongs at the end of a question?
point (.) comma (,) question mark (?) exclamation mark (!)
What was the name of the Dutch governor-general who founded Castle of Good Hope in South Africa?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Piet Heyn Jan van Riebeeck Abel Tasman
Which Dutch word has the most letters?
Hottentottententententoonstelling Arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering Kindercarnavalsoptochtvoorbereidingen Meervoudigepersoonlijkheidsstoornis
Which Dutch dairy product naturally has probiotic bacteria?
Yoghurt Butter Room Milk powder
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What colour floor does a badminton court usually have?
Green or blue Red or orange Black or white Yellow or purple
What technique do you use to stop when alpine skiing?
Snowplough Carving Parallel curve Schussing
Approximately how long is a spear?
2.6 metres 1.5 metres 3.5 metres 2 metres
What is the maximum playing time for an extension?
2 times 5 minutes 2 times 10 minutes 1 time 15 minutes 2 times 15 minutes
Which spin causes the ball to spin forward?
Topspin Backspin Sidespin No spin
How high does a basketball ring hang above the ground?
3.05 metres 2.85 metres 3.25 metres 2.95 metres
Approximately how many stages does the Tour de France have?
15 21 25 30
What is the name of the Dutch baseball league?
Main class Eredivisie Dutch League Top class
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Which stadium is known for its 'yellow wall' of supporters?
Signal Iduna Park Allianz Arena Olympiastadion Mercedes-Benz Arena
What happens at a throw-in if the ball is not thrown in correctly?
The other side gets the throw-in The player must throw in again A free kick is given The game just goes on
How many players are on the pitch per team in women's football?
11 10 9 12
For how many million euros did Philippe Coutinho go from Liverpool to Barcelona?
EUR 160 million 142 million euros EUR 175 million 130 million euros
Which player scored the winning goal in the 2017 European Championship final?
Jackie Groenen Vivianne Miedema Lieke Martens Sherida Spitse
Which country hosted the 1988 European Championship where the Netherlands became champions?
West Germany Netherlands France Italy
From what distance is a goal usually called a 'shot from distance'?
Outside the 16 metres Outside the 11 metres Outside 20 metres Outside the halfway line
What happens when a goalkeeper picks up the ball after an intentional return ball?
Indirect free kick for the opponent Direct free kick for the opponent Penalty for the opponent Yellow card for the goalkeeper
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Which Dutch province has the most islands?
Zeeland Friesland North Holland Groningen
What is the capital of Portugal?
Lisbon Porto Braga Faro
What is the currency of Germany?
Euro German Mark Pound Crown
What is the capital of Spain?
Madrid Barcelona Valencia Seville
What material do Inuit traditionally use to make kayaks?
Sealskin Birch bark Bamboo Pine
What is a levee?
Raised ground along river Deep gully in river Island in river Bridge over river
Which province of the Netherlands has the least population?
Zeeland Drenthe Flevoland Friesland
Which famous wall is in China?
Great Wall of China Berlin Wall Wall of Adrian Wailing Wall
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Which nut is collected in autumn and used in Saint Nicholas recipes?
Walnut Peanut Cashew nut Brazil nut
What is the name of the smallest citrus fruit?
Limequat Lime Kumquat Calamondin
What temperature does water need to activate yeast?
Lukewarm (37 degrees) Ice cold Boiling hot Room temperature
Which country do spring rolls come from?
Vietnam Japan Korea India
Which vegetables are best not to store side by side?
Tomatoes and cucumbers Carrots and onions Sweet pepper and courgette Lettuce and radishes
What do you usually eat with pea soup?
Smoked sausage Meatballs Chicken breast Bacon
Which foods do you find mostly unsaturated fats in?
Avocado Butter Sausage Cheese
What is the best way to keep herbs fresh for longer?
Putting them in a glass of water, like flowers Drying them in the oven Put them in the freezer Soak them in warm milk
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Which supervillain wears a cape made of bat wings?
Man-Bat Batman Morbius Dracula
What is the name of Batman's butler, who is sometimes attacked?
Alfred Winston Geoffrey Sebastian
Which villain has claws and is Wolverine's arch-enemy?
Sabretooth Lady Deathstrike Omega Red Silver Samurai
In which decade did Storm first appear?
1970s 1960s 1980s 1950s
Which organization tried to recruit Captain America in modern times?
S.H.I.E.L.D. H.Y.D.R.A. A.I.M. F.B.I.
What color is kryptonite usually?
Green Blue Red Purple
What is the name of the AI that became Vision?
JARVIS FRIDAY EDITH KAREN
What is the name of the robot villain who is always trying to destroy the X-Men?
Sentinel Ultron Vision Cyborg
Create a superheroes treasure hunt for 11-12 years
What yeast is used to make bread rise?
Bakers' yeast Brewer's yeast Wijngi Wild yeast
How can scientists tell if a genetic modification has succeeded?
By using markers that provide a visible feature By shaking the plant very hard By giving the plant a lot of water By putting the plant in the dark
Why do plants have stomata?
To exchange gases To absorb water To catch sunlight To store nutrients
What is the first thing you lose when you get older?
Being able to hear high-pitched sounds Being able to see colours Being able to smell scents Being able to feel temperature
Which microorganisms make the holes in cheese?
Bacteria producing gas Fungi digging tunnels Viruses that destroy cells Yeasts making bubbles
What do you call the threads in a flower where the pollen is attached?
Stamen Stampers Crown leaves Sepals
What is the function of your spinal cord?
Passing messages between brain and body Making blood for your body Keeping your spine strong Saving memories
What property do conifers have?
They keep their leaves in winter They lose their leaves in autumn They have big flowers They only grow in water
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Which Dutch film was made from Annie M.G. Schmidt's work?
Pluk van de Petteflet Miffy the Movie Dik Trom Crumb
What is the name of the sporadic fairy from the Hogwarts kitchen?
Dobby Winky Kreacher Griphook
What colour hair does Merida have in the film Brave?
Red Blonde Brown Black
Which animated film features a rabbit who wants to become a policeman?
Zootopia Hop Peter Rabbit Bambi
What is the name of RTL's Dutch streaming service?
Videoland Netherlands TV Dutch Stream Holland Plus
Who usually presents the Oscar ceremony?
A well-known actor or comedian The mayor of Los Angeles A newsreader A film director
Which horror film is about vampires living in a small town?
The Lost Boys Interview with the Vampire Dracula Blade
Which horror film is about a group of friends getting lost in a forest?
The Blair Witch Project The Hills Have Eyes Wrong Turn The Descent
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Which side of an object is usually the lightest?
The side facing the light source The underside The back The side
What acid is traditionally used in etching?
Nitric acid Citric acid Acetic acid Lactic acid
Which 20th-century Dutch artist was famous for his graphic works with impossible figures?
M.C. Escher Karel Appel Jan Toorop Kees van Dongen
What is the function of complementary colours in a painting?
They make each other brighter and more vibrant They dull each other They disappear when you use them together They become pastel colours automatically
What does 'All-over painting' mean?
The whole canvas is equally important, not a focal point The painting is the same everywhere You can paint on anything The painting hangs everywhere
Why do Land Art artists often choose remote locations?
To be away from museums and galleries Because it is cheaper Because they want to avoid people Because they are afraid of criticism
What is perspective in drawing?
Drawing depth and distance The use of many colours Drawing people Making rough lines
Which ancient civilisation was famous for their terracotta army?
China Egypt Rome Mayas
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What can scientists do with an 'atomic force microscope'?
Moving individual atoms Smashing atoms Enlarging atoms Copying atoms
What is the property of a mirror?
It bounces back light It absorbs all light It makes light of It turns light into sound
What are carbon nanotubes?
Very strong tubes made of carbon atoms Tubes for drinking cola Black paint in tubes Tubes for planting flowers
What is the property of water-repellent material?
Water rolls off It absorbs water It dissolves in water It turns water into ice
Why do you write down what materials you used?
Others can then do the same experiment For administration To know what it cost For insurance
What is the direction in which the earth's plates move that cause earthquakes in the Netherlands?
They move apart in the North Sea They collide at the German border They slide past each other at Belgium They dive among each other at the IJsselmeer
Which food product may contain nanotechnology?
Ketchup (to make it thicker) Raw carrots Ordinary water Fresh apples
Why is CRISPR important for biotechnology?
It makes genetic change much easier and cheaper It makes computers faster It helps build houses It enables travel to other planets
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Which instrument belongs to woodwind instruments but is made of metal?
Transverse flute Trumpet Horn Tuba
Which electronic music style usually has a tempo between 120-140 BPM and is played a lot at festivals?
House Classical Jazz Folk
Which blade instrument is very important in jazz?
Saxophone Hobo Bassoon Piccolo
How many counts does a half rest have?
2 count 1 count 4 count 3 count
What do you call a singer who can sing beautifully high notes?
Coloratura singer Bass singer Tenor singer Baritone singer
What is an opera?
A play with song and orchestra An instrumental piece of music A dance with music A choral piece
Which instrument is the largest of the string family?
The double bass The cello The viola The violin
What material is used for the 'white' keys of a piano?
Plastic (formerly ivory) Bleached wood Ceramics Porcelain
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What does 'shelving' mean?
Postponing something Running hard Playing on the slide Taking a long journey
How do you write the abbreviation of 'for example' correctly?
e.g. e.g, e.g: e.g.!
What does 'shabby' mean in Dutch?
Worn, shabby Very nice Very fast Very neat
Which sentence contains a noun phrase?
My brother is ill The dog runs fast We play outside Dad works hard
What does 'Taking someone for a ride' mean?
Teasing or fooling someone Whispering in someone's ear Taking someone on a trip Telling someone a secret
What is the opposite of 'dark'?
light black grey blue
Which senses are best used in descriptions?
All five senses Just seeing Only hearing Only smell
What is the opposite of 'friendly'?
unkind nice great small
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Which planet has the distinctive orange-red colour?
Mars Venus Jupiter Saturn
Which telescope is used to study the sun safely?
Solar viewers with special filters Ordinary telescopes Binoculars The naked eye
What colour is the flame of most rocket engines?
Orange-yellow Blue Green Purple
What is the name of the European alternative to GPS?
Galileo Newton Einstein Copernicus
What do we call planets orbiting stars other than our sun?
Exoplanets Dwarf planets Mane Asteroids
Which unit is used to measure the thrust of rockets?
Newton Watt Volt Amp
What do you call the outer layer of the solar atmosphere?
Corona Chromosphere Photosphere Magnetosphere
What problem do satellites cause for astronomers?
Light pollution making stars harder to see They disrupt gravity They make too much noise They attract meteorites
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What attitude do you take when you yourself are injured on the road?
Sit or lie down and try not to move Stick around to seek help Stand in the middle of the road waving Run home as fast as you can
What colour light does an ambulance use?
Blue Red Orange Yellow
What unit is used to measure aircraft speed?
Buttons Miles per minute Metres per second Degrees
Which part of the bike allows you to steer?
The handlebars and fork The pedals The saddle The chain
Which side of the road do you use as a pedestrian if there is no pavement?
Left, against traffic Right, with traffic The middle of the road It does not matter
What does the traffic sign 'cul-de-sac' mean?
The road dead-ends here, you have to drive back Dangerous road One-way traffic Banned for cars
What is a spoiler on a car?
A wing-like component for improved aerodynamics An extra-large bumper A kind of antenna A decorative mirror
What does a dotted white line mean?
You may change lanes You have to stop Bicycle path Forbidden area
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What is 105 : 15?
7 6 8 9
You have 2 €5 notes, 3 €1 coins and 4 50-cent coins. How many do you have?
€15,00 €14,50 €15,50 €13,00
There were 1,245 books in the school library. There were 178 books lent out. How many books are left in the library?
1,067 books 1,077 books 1,157 books 1,423 books
A cubic ice cube has ribs of 2 cm. How many of these cubes will fit in a 64 cm³ container?
8 ice cubes 16 ice cubes 4 ice cubes 32 ice cubes
A 12 cm by 8 cm rectangular chocolate bar is divided into 2 cm by 2 cm square pieces. How many pieces are there?
24 pieces 48 pieces 96 pieces 12 pieces
A doll's house has scale 1:12. A real door is 2.4 metres high. How high is the door in the dollhouse?
20 cm 12 cm 24 cm 2.4 cm
What comes after 343 in this sequence of third powers: 1, 8, 27, 64, 125, 216, 343, ...?
512 400 450 729
Three boxes have contents of 1.5 litres, 2.3 litres and 0.9 litres. What is the total content?
4.7 litres 4.2 litres 5.1 litres 3.8 litres
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What colour is the background of the Windows logo?
Blue Green Red Yellow
What is a typical sound a 3D printer makes while printing?
A soft buzzing sound A loud bang A squeaking sound No sound at all
What was the first computer to have a screensaver?
IBM PC Apple Macintosh Commodore Amiga Atari ST
Which keys do you usually use to move in PC games?
WASD QWER ASDF ZXCV
What can AI systems do with music?
Compose new music Erase music Only listen Break instruments
Which device converts audio signals from the computer into sound you can hear?
Speakers Monitor Keyboard Webcam
What is the most important thing when using social media?
Always think twice before you post something Post as many photos as possible Add as many strangers as possible Always share your location
Which key do you use to select the next word?
Shift + Ctrl + → Alt + → Tab + → Enter + →
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Why can't we free dive deeper than about 10 metres?
Water pressure becomes too much for our lungs The water becomes too dark The water gets too cold There is no more oxygen
An object that moves tends to...
Keep moving Stop immediately Going faster and faster Changing direction
What energy does moving sound have?
Sound energy Light energy Heat energy Chemical energy
What property does a magnifying glass have?
It is a convex lens It is a hollow lens It is a flat lens It has no lens
What is the difference between weight on Earth and weight on Mars?
You weigh less on Mars You weigh more on Mars You weigh the same You have no weight on Mars
What is true about the poles of a magnet?
Opposite poles attract each other All poles always attract each other All poles always repel each other Poles do not affect each other
Which state of matter has a fixed volume but no fixed shape?
Liquid Solids Gas Plasma
What type of lens does a photographer usually use?
Spherical lens Hollow lens Flat lens No lens
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Which precious metal used to be used to make gold paint?
Real gold Copper Brass Iron
What element is used in car batteries?
Lead Lithium Nickel Zinc
What element is used to make aircraft light?
Aluminium Magnesium Titanium Lithium
What is an antioxidant?
A substance that inhibits oxidation A substance that accelerates oxidation A kind of oxygen A kind of metal
What form of energy is produced when hydrogen is burned?
Heat and water Light and oxygen Sound and steam Magnetism and power
How many protons does an oxygen atom have?
8 6 16 2
What is the most important feature of a solution?
You can no longer see the individual fabrics It is always transparent It always tastes sweet It is always warm
What colour is created when you mix white and black?
Grey Brown Blue Yellow
Create a chemistry treasure hunt for 11-12 years

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Our treasure hunts for this age include more complex puzzles and mysteries that perfectly suit their developmental level. They will feel like real detectives!

Most treasure hunts are suitable for 4-8 players at a time. For larger groups, you can create teams playing at the same time or one after the other.

Average 45-90 minutes, depending on the complexity and pace of the group. Ideal for children's parties or activity afternoons.

11-12-year-olds can play largely independently, but a companion nearby is useful for safety and possible hints on tricky puzzles.

Just a smartphone or tablet to start the scavenger hunt. All clues and puzzles are available digitally via our app.

A treasure hunt for 11-12 years is a GPS walk with questions specially tailored to this level. The questions are fun, educational and appropriate for the age group.

On average, a scavenger hunt takes 45 to 90 minutes, depending on the number of locations and walking distance. Ideal for an afternoon out.

Yes, the questions are educational and tailored to the level of knowledge. Children learn while moving outdoors and having fun.