One caution: funny to one person may not be the same to other people. With these ideas you want to come off as funny and not hurtful or harmful to others and yourself. Take these ideas with caution and be careful, and everyone will have a great time.

The items on your scavenger hunts list can get a bit boring at times. Shake it up with random items that will raise the eyebrows on the hunters. Items such as, an ice cube that must stay frozen throughout the hunt, or having to retrieve an item from a scary but safe location. Another funny idea is having the hunters place pieces or make the item on the list.  Having strange items to retrieve on the scavenger hunt is sure to make it a funny one.

Activities such as making the scavenger hunter spin in circles to make them dizzy and place a puzzle together successfully while still dizzy to retrieve the item or the hunter has to go to a scary place and be chased and out-smart a “monster” in order to retrieve an item will put a smile on every one’s face.

Another way to give children a surprise is at the end of the hunt, instead of a prize like a gift, perhaps a water balloon attack or a pie to the face with a picture taken at the moment it happens would be appropriate. These funny scavenger hunt ideas are sure to make memories that will last forever.

If your child enjoys baking cookies you may elect to hide ingredients throughout the house.  Use your Riddle Me software to print entertaining clues for he or she to follow.  Each clue they solve will lead them to a cookie ingredient.  Once all the ingredients have been found, the two of you can spend quality time baking Valentines Day cookies.  This is a memory that both of you will always treasure.

If your little Valentine is artistic, then it may be fun to hide art supplies in different locations. For example, you may hide a set of markers behind the book shelf in the den, glitter pens under the sofa, a pack of construction paper in the hallway trunk, scissors beneath your office desk, and glue in the kitchen cabinet.  Now, use the Riddle Me software to print rhyming hints to each object. You have just created a Valentines day scavenger hunt. Upon finding all the art supplies, you may spend the afternoon making valentines day cards for all your friends, and loved ones.  To add to the spirit of love which this traditional day brings, you may opt to make Valentines for patients at a local nursing home.  The patients will be delighted to receive these cards, and your child will learn the importance of giving.  You have received a double reward.  You and your child have created a special memory, and you have bought a smile to those who may be alone on this special day.

This game is good for dads as well as moms.  If your little one has been asking you to play ball with them, this may be a good time to oblige.  Consider using the Riddle Me software to print clues.  You may hide a ball under the back steps, a bat in the garage, a glove in the basement, and a catcher mitt under the bed.  After the equipment has been found, the two of you can play ball.

These are the types of memories that will last for an enite life time.  These Valentines day scavenger hunts are uniquely entertaining, and will give them something to tell all their friends about.  You may visit the Riddle Me site at  www.riddleme.net .  Spend some time looking over the site.  If you should decide to give the program a try, you will be delighted with the results it renders.  As well, your heart will be warmed with the wideness of your child’s smile as he or she excitedly runs about the house gathering clues.

Birthday parties for children can be a parent’s worst nightmare. It can be very difficult to find methods of entertaining a group of children for a long period of time, particularly when they have had so many sweets and are extremely hyper. Birthday riddles from Riddle Me could be your answer.

What is Riddle Me?

Riddle Me is a software product offering printable childrens scavenger and treasure hunts. It’s downloadable and contains over 5,000 riddles for buyers to use. They can be used as they are or adapted to meet your needs. It provides hours of entertainment for children and gives parents some time to breathe during the stress of a children’s birthday party.

Do They Cost?

The program costs around $20 to purchase. There is no hidden charge like shipping or handling fees since it is downloadable. You also get a 60-day money back guarantee, so if you are not happy with the game, you will be refunded the money you paid.

Is it Complicated to Use?

Riddle Me birthday riddles are very simple to use. Once you have downloaded and install the program, you simply select the items in your home inventory and then start printing riddle and clue hunts as often as you want. There is no expiration on the program.

Adult Birthday Riddles

The birthday riddles are not only for children. Harder riddles are also included for teens and adults to have a fun challenge. The point of a riddle hunt isn’t to prevent players from succeeding, it’s to delay their success but not overly frustrate them.

There are many things to consider when creating scavenger hunt clues. First, you have to consider the age of the children doing the hunt. For younger children, you might consider using picture clues for them to find the items necessary. This is easier for younger children than trying to read complex clues. For older children, riddles that must be figured out in order to get the next clue may be more fun and enjoyable. Even teenagers can get involved in the game if you make the clues complex enough. Whatever the case, make sure the clues are not too hard yet pose somewhat of a challenge.

Another thing to consider when creating scavenger hunt clues is what type of hunt you are creating. If they have to find a number of items to get a prize, the clues should be the items or locations of the items they are finding. You should create a list of locations or items that have to be followed. If you are having the children hunt for one clue which leads them to the next, you want to make sure that they don’t get too stumped that they cannot find the next clue to get to the final prize. You can use index cards or other materials to make these types of scavenger hunt clues.

1.      Make a list of things that the children have to find in order to claim a bigger prize. This can keep children busy for hours, as things can be hidden literally anywhere. This is a great way to split children up into pairs or groups, rather than having a hunt as a whole group. This creates some competition to see who can complete the treasure hunt first.

2.      Make a treasure map for the children to follow. The map should be somewhat vague to make the hunt last quite some time. Remember, x marks the spot! And the spot should include some type of big prize or surprise. You could make a treasure map for a child to find their birthday presents, or you could make a map to get them through the neighborhood to their party.

3.      Leave clues throughout the house, yard or other location. Each clue should lead to the next. Eventually, the clues should all add up and lead to the main prize. If you want to, you could include smaller prizes at each clue stop so that the children have a great amount of toys by the time they are done.

There are many more ideas for a treasure hunt, or you could create variations on these three top ideas. Just remember to make it fun, and make it last. Whatever way you choose to do your treasure hunt, you are sure to create a great activity that your children will remember for years to come.

1.      Monopoly is perhaps the most beloved of all family fun night games. The game offers fun and competition, allows for the kids to team up against the parents, and lasts forever.

2.      Scrabble is a great game for family fun night. Not only is it competitive and fun, but it helps build vocabulary and spelling skills. If you have younger children, try Scrabble Jr. or Upwords, which are easier variations of the game.

3.      Rummy is a great card game for children of all ages. It is very similar to go fish, so younger children can easily pick up the rules and learn how to play. It is also great fun for older children and adults.

4.      Trivia games are also great fun, and there are many of them to choose from. You can choose anything from history to television to Disney for trivia games. Test your knowledge and memory, learn new and interesting facts, or just sit back and see who is smarter, the kids or the adults!

5.      Traditional family fun night games are always a hit. Games such as charades or Pictionary can be a great time, especially when you play boys against girls or kids against parents. There are also variations on these traditional games that you can purchase, such as Taboo.

Besides the traditional, try a scavenger hunt with Riddle Me software.

Steps:

1.      Plan your treasure hunt accordingly. Decide what age group and gender will be appropriate for the treasure hunt. Also decide if the treasure hunt is for a birthday or just something to keep the kids entertained and active. This is also a great time to decide if this is for a birthday party, if you want the parents of the kids to provide help with the hunt but not to do the hunt for the kids.

2.      Decide your location. Choosing the right location(s) is everything in a treasure hunt. You can decide to start inside the home and let the kids work their way outside into the front or back yard. Another great location can be the neighborhood.

3.      Decide your trails and clues.  This is also important to the treasure hunt. Considering the age of the hunters, choose and plan clues and trails that will keep the attention of the hunters. You do not want your hunters to get bored or give up because it is too difficult to go on to the next clue. Make the clues fun and interactive such as having to use a highlight marker on invisible ink to reveal a riddle to the next clue.

4.      Choose and create the booty. Although you can buy candies, gift boxes, and treats to make the long waiting a rewarding treasure; but making it will give you the chance to personalize for each person, and really make the treasure one of a kind.

Buy larger sized plastic Easter eggs than you would normally use. These can be found in craft stores, dollar stores, and sometimes even in your local grocery store. Different sizes can be found and used in this game, so make sure you buy eggs that will fit the requirements. Use the plastic eggs to fill with items that can be used for ingredients for baking cookies! Of course, you probably will not be able to fill an egg with flour or sugar, but you can use things such as pastel colored candies for baking, sprinkles, decorative icing, and edible decorations. Write down your cookie recipe and cut it into sections, making sure to number each part so you do not forget the order in which they go. Use these cut sections to hide in smaller Easter eggs. Once all of the recipe clues and ingredient items have been found, let the kids do the baking! They should be supervised of course, but let this be their activity and they will have a great time making cookies and being creative. For smaller children, using pre-made or store bought cookie dough may be a better idea, letting them decorate the cookies to their heart’s content.

You might even consider letting the older kids bake clues into the cookies for friends and family who might visit later in the day! Fortune cookie paper can be found in a craft store, and this can be used for writing down clues. For more fun ideas like this, visit RiddleMe.net and check out their website and software!

Make bunny rabbit footprints! Using colorful paper and a stencil, cut pieces of paper into bunny rabbit foot shapes. Leave the footprints in a trail that will lead the kids to various different prizes, or make the footprints clues themselves! Use the bunny footprints for writing clues as to where a prize can be found. To help you keep the clues appropriate for the age group of your kids, the software at RiddleMe.net can be used. This software also has tons of great ideas to help you customize your Easter egg hunt. The RiddleMe.net website can provide you with ideas as well, through their user submitted blogs and activity pages.

Another twist on the bunny footprint idea is to use paint – make sure it is safe (washes off) – and a stencil stamp to simulate bunny footprints on the ground outside. Use different colors to lead to different prizes or clues you have hidden before the hunt starts. The paint and stencil can usually be found in a craft store, and while you are there, you might see some additional items to make the hunt even more fun. See if you can find something to represent little tufts of bunny fur! This is especially exciting to the younger kids, as they will see this and know that they are on the right trail for finding the Easter Bunny’s hidden candy treasure. This fun and unique Easter egg hunt will be one for the whole family to enjoy and remember.

An Easter scavenger hunt is a great idea for a younger church youth group. Compose at least two lists of items that are Easter themed, and divide your group into teams and have them set out on their hunt. Each team should keep their lists separate and secret – this way you can have an added twist to the end result. The items that each team will gather can be used together at the end of the hunt for events such as an Easter party, to make gifts for elderly members of the church, or for prizes for the younger children to find as they are hunting.

To make this whole process a nearly effortless one, you should take advantage of the software offered by RiddleMe.net. This software will allow you to fully customize your Easter scavenger hunt. The target age group can be selected, and you will be presented with options appropriate for that age. It will prompt you through creating riddles and clues for your hunt, and also comes pre-loaded with thousands of clues and riddles! All of these, custom or pre-made, can be printed out to give to your scavenger hunting team, leaving less work for you.

By giving the usual and sometimes boring Easter hunt a twist such as this, you will create a memorable event that will be exciting and fun for everyone!