Energisers
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
The facilitator calls out items ("something older than you", "a mug with a logo") and remote teams race to show them on camera.
Quick answer
How do you run Virtual Scavenger Hunt with a team?
The facilitator calls out items ("something older than you", "a mug with a logo") and remote teams race to show them on camera. Duration: 20 minutes. Group size: 4–100 people. Setting: Virtual. Below you will find a step-by-step guide, the materials and facilitator tips.
- Duration
- 20 minutes
- Group size
- 4–100 people
- Setting
- Virtual
- Energy level
- Active
- Materials
- Video call with breakout rooms, A list of 12–15 items, A shared score sheet
- Price
- Free, no sign-up
Objective
Energise remote or hybrid teams and get cameras on with a smile.
Materials
- Video call with breakout rooms
- A list of 12–15 items
- A shared score sheet
Step by step
- Split into teams of 4–6 and name a captain per team.
- Read out the first item and give 60 seconds.
- Captains confirm which teammates showed the item; award points.
- Mix in creative items worth bonus points ("the best story behind an object").
- Announce the winning team and let them pick the next meeting's warm-up.
Facilitator tips
- Avoid items that depend on wealth or home size.
- Include office-friendly items for people joining from a workplace.
Variations
- Photo version: teams upload photos to a shared board within 10 minutes.
Accessibility
Allow describing an item instead of fetching it, and make sure the list includes things within arm's reach.
