4 virtual scavenger hunt ideas that will brighten your remote work environment

A scavenger hunt is a type of game in which players search for items that have been hidden or for clues that lead to the next item. The goal of a scavenger hunt is to find all the items on the list before time runs out. There are many variations of this game, but they all follow the same basic idea: players must find and collect items from a list and then return them to a designated location (or in a remote work environment, on Zoom) before time expires.

Why a virtual scavenger hunt?

Virtual scavenger hunts are a fun way to engage with your remote workforce. They are also a great way to provide an immersive experience for your team members. There is a lot of potential for virtual scavenger hunts to be used in the workplace. Companies can use them as a team-building exercise, or as a way for employees to learn more about their company culture and history. Here are some great virtual scavenger hunt ideas worth exploring.

Nature Virtual Scavenger

A Nature-themed Virtual Scavenger Hunt will challenge players to find and identify plants, animals, and other natural objects in a virtual environment. It’s a game where you task your team to find the answers to questions about nature in order to win. This activity is designed for your remote employees to explore the natural world by completing a virtual scavenger hunt. It also encourages them to observe their surroundings and be creative and observant when they are exploring nature, while helping them build camaraderie and long-term relationships.

Food Virtual Scavenger Hunt

This is a virtual scavenger hunt where participants race to find the food items on a list (from their home or wherever they are located) and then present the result of their hunt on Zoom. Players are given hints and clues to help them find whatever food or ingredient they’re searching for. You can use food-related virtual scavenger hunts to achieve many goals, including discovering the food enthusiasts in your team, learning your team’s favorite dishes, and strengthening company culture.

Word-themed hunts

A word hunt is a scavenger hunt with words as clues. Participants have to find items that represent the word they are given and bring them back to the starting point. Start the game by selecting a theme, such as animals, foods, or words that start with the letter “a” (or any other letter you would want to use). The participants then need to find objects in the workplace or at their homes (for remote employees) that fit the theme and take a picture of them with their phones. After they have found all the items on the list, they can upload them and send them through Zoom. Word-themed scavenger hunts are a great way for employees who are remote to get together and work on something fun and creative together.