scavenger hunt
noun
: a game in which players try to acquire without buying specified items within a time limit
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Activities include a scavenger hunt, a visit from Bearcat and carnival games.
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Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Actual scavenger hunts have largely faded from fashion.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Enjoy scavenger hunts, preschool and docent-led activities, family-friendly performances and artmaking.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
There will be a scavenger hunt for prizes, along with live entertainment, an NFT collectible that can be redeemed for cash and prices, and more.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Episode 1, which dropped yesterday alongside the guide, featured food and travel creator Lucas Sin on a scavenger hunt through Tokyo.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
Meet Edger Allen Poe, pick up scavenger hunt package and follow lanterns throughout town to compete quest.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
In addition to kid-catering amenities like mini golf, basketball courts, and a game room, the resort hosts a slew of events for the little ones, including scavenger hunts, movie nights, and daily arts-and-crafts sessions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
Allison Kiehl, The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Actual scavenger hunts have largely faded from fashion.
—Amanda Taub, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Warmer weather, plenty of sunshine and a festive atmosphere that often includes sloppy slaloms and mountain scavenger hunts all make for a very enjoyable time on the slopes.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Enjoy scavenger hunts, preschool and docent-led activities, family-friendly performances and artmaking.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 28 Jan. 2024
There will be a scavenger hunt for prizes, along with live entertainment, an NFT collectible that can be redeemed for cash and prices, and more.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 1 Mar. 2024
Episode 1, which dropped yesterday alongside the guide, featured food and travel creator Lucas Sin on a scavenger hunt through Tokyo.
—Caroline Brew, Variety, 31 Jan. 2024
Meet Edger Allen Poe, pick up scavenger hunt package and follow lanterns throughout town to compete quest.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 Jan. 2024
In addition to kid-catering amenities like mini golf, basketball courts, and a game room, the resort hosts a slew of events for the little ones, including scavenger hunts, movie nights, and daily arts-and-crafts sessions.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2024
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