Ages 4–6
Read-aloud riddles
Grown-up helper: read this clue out loud.
I am cold inside and I keep the milk and cheese fresh. It is in the kitchen.
Answer: FRIDGE
Free treasure hunt generator
Printable treasure hunts, made for your home.
Tell QuestCraft which hiding spots you have, who is playing and how long you want the hunt to last. You get a complete chain of clues, a hiding plan, hints, answers and certificates, ready to print.
How a QuestCraft hunt works
A chain where every clue is checked
- Start cardhanded to the players
- Puzzle 1its answer names spot 1
- Card 2hidden at spot 1
- …and so on
- Treasureat the last spot
Before you see your game, QuestCraft decodes every cipher, confirms that each answer matches where the next card is hidden, checks that no riddle gives away its answer and that the hunt only uses the places you ticked.
Clue types
Eight kinds of clues, matched to age
Here is what each clue looks like when the hiding spot is the fridge. These examples are produced live by the generator.
Ages 7+
Riddles
Solve the riddle. The answer is where your next clue is hiding.
I hum all day and night, my heart is always cold, and a light switches on whenever you open me.
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 7–9
Mirror words
Oops! This word was written backwards. Read it from right to left.
E G D I R F
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 7–12
Missing letters
Some letters have gone missing! Fill in the blanks to find the hiding place.
F R _ D _ E
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 8+
Number code
Each number stands for a letter: A = 1, B = 2, C = 3 … Z = 26. Decode the hiding place.
6 - 18 - 9 - 4 - 7 - 5
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 8+
Hidden word
Take the first letter of each word, from top to bottom, to spell the hiding place.
FeatherRocketInsectDolphinGuitarEngine
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 9+
Anagram
Unscramble the letters to reveal the hiding place.
G R I D E F
Answer: FRIDGE
Ages 9+
Shift cipher
Secret code! Every letter was moved 2 steps forward in the alphabet. Move each one back 2 to decode it.
H T K F I G
Answer: FRIDGE
Planning guide
How many clues for how long?
These are the planning values the generator uses to suggest the number of clues. Add about 10 minutes for the story and the finale.
| Youngest player | Per clue | Typical hunt | Clues |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–6 | about 3–4 min | 20–30 min | 4–6 |
| 7–9 | about 4–6 min | 30–45 min | 5–8 |
| 10–12 | about 5–8 min | 45–60 min | 6–9 |
| Teens & adults | about 5–8 min | 45–90 min | 6–10 |
Hard difficulty adds about 2 minutes per clue; easy removes about 1.
Six worlds
Pick the story around the hunt
Pirate Treasure
Hoist the sails and follow the old captain’s map.
Detective Mystery
A case only the sharpest minds can crack.
Fantasy Quest
Magic, riddles and an enchanted relic.
Space Mission
Mission control is counting on you.
Jungle Expedition
Explore the wild and find the lost idol.
Birthday Surprise
A party-sized adventure for the guest of honor.
Where to hide
Spots you can choose
Tick the ones you have. You can also add any place of your own with a one-word answer.
At home (indoors)
sofa · bookshelf · fridge · kitchen table · bed · pillow · bathtub · towel · mirror · doormat · shoe rack · house plant · clock · lamp · washing machine · toy box · chair · curtains · stairs · desk · TV · laundry basket · sock drawer · microwave
Garden or backyard
tree · swing · flower bed · garden bench · watering can · mailbox · slide · trampoline · garden shed · bicycle · garden gate · garden hose · sandbox
Classroom
board · globe · reading corner · classroom clock · window · wall map · teacher's desk · computer · calendar · pencil pot · coat pegs
FAQ
Treasure hunt questions
How many clues should a treasure hunt have?
It depends on age and time. As a rule of thumb, younger children solve a clue in about 3–4 minutes and older kids in 5–7 minutes. QuestCraft suggests the right number for the duration you choose, and you can change it.
Where should I hide the clues at home?
Choose places within easy reach of the youngest player and away from the stove, sockets, medicines and cleaning products. Each kit includes a hiding plan with a safe tip for every spot.
Can several teams play at once?
Yes, up to four teams. Each team gets its own colored cards and visits the same places in a different order, so teams do not simply follow each other. Everyone meets at the treasure.
What if the players get stuck?
The organizer guide includes a hint sheet with two progressive hints for every clue, plus a full answer key.
Can I use my own hiding places?
Yes. Add places such as “the blue armchair” with a one-word answer, and QuestCraft builds codes and puzzles for them.