1. Christmas Carol Clues

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Mission Instructions:

This scavenger hunt combines direction-type tasks to lead participants to various locations, followed by a video or audio task where they must record themselves singing a Christmas carol. Create clues that lead to different locations where participants must sing or perform a Christmas carol to receive the next hint.

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Example:

Clue: "Where stars shine bright, sing 'Silent Night.'"

Location: A designated spot under the stars where participants must sing "Silent Night" to receive the next clue.

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Required Items: Smartphone for video/audio tasks, list of carol locations, and lyrics.

Play Time: 30 minutes

How to Play:

1. Provide teams or individuals with their first clue that directs them to a specific location.
2. As they arrive at each location, they discover the hidden video or audio task.
3. Participants must record themselves singing a Christmas carol at each location.
4. Utilize the “Open next task upon completion” and “Hide next task unless this task is completed” feature to ensure the video/audio task is only revealed when they reach the location.
5. Teams or individuals must complete the carol recordings at all locations to successfully finish the hunt.

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2. Christmas Movie Madness

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Mission Instructions:

Organize a scavenger hunt based on famous Christmas movie scenes or quotes. Prepare clues that lead participants to different movie-related items or locations. Use PlayTours' customized background function to align it with the chosen movie theme. 

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Example:

Clue: "In a movie where a boy's house is left void of valuables, find a toothy friend with a crown."

Location: A room with a poster of the movie "Home Alone" featuring the toothy and crowned character, the Wet Bandits' gold tooth.

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Required Items: Clues with movie quotes, props related to each movie scene, and a list of movie-related locations.

Play Time: 1-2 hours.

How to Play:

1. Provide participants with their first clue or quote.
2. As they solve each clue, they'll discover movie-related items or be directed to different movie-themed locations.
3. The team or individual who correctly identifies the most movies or scenes wins.

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​​3. Ornament Hunt

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Mission Instructions:

Hide ornaments around your chosen area, each containing a clue to the next location or a piece of a holiday story. Apply PlayTours' location-based tasks to guide participants through the area, providing them with a radius within which to search for these items

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Example:

Clue: "Look near the twinkling lights where Santa's sleigh takes flight."

Location: Near the Christmas tree where twinkling lights are strung, participants find an ornament with the next clue inside.

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Required Items: GPS-based missions on PlayTours app, Ornaments, clues or story pieces, and a list of hiding spots.

Play Time: 1-2 hours.

How to Play:

1. Participants start with an initial clue.
2. As they find each ornament, they receive a new clue or story piece.
3. Teams or individuals must assemble the story or collect all the clues to win.

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4. Gingerbread House Search

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Mission Instructions:

Hide gingerbread house pieces throughout your location. Teams or individuals must find all the pieces to assemble their gingerbread house. 

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​​Example:

Clue: "To complete your gingerbread home, in the kitchen, you must roam."

Location: Participants find a gingerbread house piece in the kitchen.

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Required Items: Smartphone for video tasks, Gingerbread house pieces, hiding spots, and clues.

Play Time: 2-3 hours.

How to Play:

1. Provide teams with their first clue.
2. Clues lead to different gingerbread house pieces.
3. Assemble their gingerbread house.
4. Afterward, they should photograph the completed gingerbread house and submit it for evaluation. 
5. Leverage PlayTours' image-similarity tasks, let AI technology verify whether the photo taken by participants matches the uploaded gingerbread house image.

5. Santa's Workshop Adventure

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Mission Instructions:

Set up a scavenger hunt that simulates Santa's workshop. Participants complete tasks at different "stations" to help Santa get ready for Christmas.

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Example:

Station: "Gift Wrapping"

Task: Wrap a present with holiday-themed wrapping paper and a bow.

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Required Items: Smartphone for video/image tasks, Workshop-themed props, clues, and tasks.

Play Time: 2-3 hours.

How to Play:

1. Create different workshop stations representing tasks like gift-wrapping and tree decorating.
2. Make YouTube videos explaining each task and share the links with participants via PlayTours app.
3. Players watch the videos, complete the tasks, and submit photos or videos of their wrappings through PlayTours.
4. Organizers review submissions using PlayTours' judged-image task to ensure tasks were done correctly.

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6. Elf on the Shelf Riddles

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Mission Instructions:

If you have an Elf on the Shelf, use it to create riddles or clues for participants to find hidden treats or presents.

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Example:

Riddle: "I'm watching you from a high place, where you'll find a sweet embrace."

Location: Participants discover a hidden treat on a high shelf where the Elf on the Shelf is perched.

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Required Items: Elf on the Shelf, riddles, and hidden presents.

Play Time: 1-2 hours.

How to Play:

1. The Elf on the Shelf leaves a riddle or clue for the participants.
2. Participants follow the clues to discover hidden treats or presents.
3. To enhance the experience, you can utilize PlayTours' Clues and Skipping functionalities. If participants get stuck in their search for hidden items, offer extra clues or the option to skip challenging riddles to keep the game engaging and fun.

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7. 12 Days of Christmas

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Mission Instructions:

Create a scavenger hunt with clues inspired by the song "The 12 Days of Christmas." Each clue relates to one of the gifts mentioned in the song. You can add background music of the song you chose in the PlayTours app for better stimulation. 

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Example:

Clue (Day 1): "On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, a partridge in a pear tree."

Location: Participants find a clue near a pear tree.

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Required Items: Clue cards, items related to each day's gift, and hiding spots.

Play Time: 2-3 hours.

How to Play:

1. Teams or individuals receive their first clue.
2. Clues lead to locations with items related to each day's gift.
3. The first team to complete all 12 days wins.

8. North Pole Passport

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Mission Instructions:

Give participants a "North Pole Passport" with tasks at various locations. They must complete each task to get a stamp and the next clue. Use the PlayTour’s item feature to simulate getting a digital stamp each time they complete a task.

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Example:

Clue: "At the cozy spot where Santa takes a rest, find your next North Pole Passport stamp."

Location: Participants visit a designated cozy spot with a stamp station.

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Required Items: North Pole Passports, tasks, and stamping stations.

Play Time: 2-3 hours.

How to Play:

1. Participants receive their North Pole Passports.
2. Each location has a task and a stamping station.
3. Teams must complete tasks and collect stamps to finish.

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9. Nativity Story Quest

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Mission Instructions:

Create a scavenger hunt that follows the nativity story. Participants can follow a map or clues to discover nativity figurines. Use Direction mission type on PlayTours. Location is shown to players and use this to bring them to that location.

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Example:

Clue: "On Elm Street, where the lights shine so bright, find the house that's a dazzling sight."

Location: Participants locate a house on Elm Street with spectacular Christmas lights.

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Required Items: Nativity figurines, clues, and hiding spots.

Play Time: 2-3 hours.

How to Play:

1. Teams or individuals receive their first clue as a direction map on PlayTours app
2. Players follow the map and check in using GPS location.
   Clues lead to nativity figurines hidden around the area.
3. The first team to find all the figurines wins.

10. Christmas Light Spectacle

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Mission Instructions:

Explore the neighborhood to find houses with the best Christmas lights. Participants can discover the most beautifully decorated homes and capture the drizzling lights videos via PlayTours app, letting them share with all participants.

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Example:

Clue: "On Elm Street, where the lights shine so bright, find the house that's a dazzling sight."

Location: Participants locate a house on Elm Street with spectacular Christmas lights.

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Required Items: Maps or clues to decorated homes.

Play Time: 1-2 hours.

How to Play:

1. Provide participants with the first clue to find the beautiful Christmas houses.
2. They take videos/photos via PlayTours app and submit it.
3. By Image Share mission type, all answers marked as correct and shared with all other participants.
4. Participants rate each house's decorations.

11. Christmas Holiday History

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Mission Instructions:

Hide clues related to the history and origins of Christmas traditions. Participants learn about the holiday's history while solving puzzles. In PlayTours, you can choose different puzzle-type missions from word search, matching pairs, and scrambled phrases, to image jigsaw. For instance, you can create an image-jigsaw featuring a historic photo of a location as a clue, adding an educational twist to your Christmas scavenger hunt.

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Example:

Clue: "In the library of knowledge, where stories are told, find the next piece of Christmas history to unfold."

Location: Participants find a clue in the library about the history of Christmas.

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Required Items: Puzzles, history facts, and hiding spots.

Play Time: 1-2 hours.

How to Play:

1. Teams or individuals start with their first clue.
2. Clues lead to historical facts about Christmas.
3. Teams must solve puzzles to finish the hunt.

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These Christmas scavenger hunt ideas offer a festive and fun way to celebrate the holiday season. Depending on your preferences and audience, you can choose the one that suits your needs best. Happy holidays and happy hunting!

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Why Should You Use PlayTours App To Plan Christmas Scavenger Hunt?

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Easy Mission Creation: With PlayTours, you don't need to go through the hassle of preparing clues and cards manually. The app allows you to craft mission details effortlessly. You can customize every aspect of the mission, from content to style, ensuring it perfectly fits your Christmas theme.

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Variety of Mission Types: PlayTours offers a wide range of mission types, from text or number-based challenges to puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, and even tasks that require participants to submit images or videos. This flexibility enables you to create diverse and engaging missions that cater to different preferences.

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GPS-Based Scavenger Hunts: For outdoor Christmas scavenger hunts, PlayTours app allows you to create GPS-based missions. Participants can use their smartphones to navigate and discover hidden treasures, adding an exciting outdoor element to your game.

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Streamlined Experience: PlayTours simplifies the entire process for both organizers and players. Organizers can set up the game and missions with just a laptop in advance, reducing last-minute preparations. Participants only need a smartphone, making it accessible and convenient for everyone.

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Real-Time Engagement: The app offers real-time engagement features that keep participants excited and motivated. They can track their progress, see leaderboards, and receive instant feedback as they complete missions. This gamification aspect adds an extra layer of fun to the Christmas hunt.

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Effortless Communication: PlayTours streamlines communication between organizers and participants. Important updates, hints, or additional information can be shared seamlessly through the app announcement or chat feature, ensuring everyone stays informed throughout the game.

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Cost and Time Savings: By eliminating the need for manual preparation, such as printing clue cards and cutting out paper, PlayTours saves both time and resources. This means you can focus more on creating engaging content for your Christmas scavenger hunt.

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