Scavenger hunt

Scavenger hunt

A scavenger hunt is a game in which individuals or teams seek to find a number of specific items, or perform tasks, as given in a list. The goal is either to complete the list first, or to complete the list in the most creative manner.

Recurring scavenger hunts

*The University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt.
*The annual Tricadecathlonomania, a 24 hour world-wide event that began in Northfield, MN, takes place in April of each year. High school and college students complete physical tasks, find items, and videotape stunts to amass points.

*The "Rally Intergaláctico del Rey Lagarto" (King Alligator's Intergalactic Hunt) that takes place in Mexico City. The event consists of a 12 hours nightly scavenger hunt for teams of 5. The teams should be formed by at least one Rover Scout and at least one non-Scout.

*The seasonal Winter/Summer Scavenger Hunt is held by 'Käp'N K' and Ally Q, on www.freewebs.com/summer-scavengers/index.htm. The list contains an array of different items, such as embarrassing stunts, find it items, and people to look out for. Fun for High School and College students.

Internet

Internet scavenger hunts are becoming more common for educational and entertainment purposes. YouTube users have suggested a number of video scavenger hunts, and Wikipedia has .

Video-games

In the video game industry the word "scavenger hunt" is sometimes attributed to 3D platform games that concentrate on the collection of specific items in order to progress through the game. "Super Mario 64" and the Metroid series are widely attributed to be the first such gamesFact|date=March 2008, while the Banjo-Kazooie series, "Donkey Kong 64" and "" carried on the traditionFact|date=March 2008. The current series of GTA games (from "GTA III" on) have had side bonuses for collecting a number of given objects; for example, 100 packets found on "GTA 3" would give you access to a tank, as would 100 tiki statues on Vice City. These are side aims when exploring terrain, and not forced missions. Also, one might say the popular Pokémon franchise is based on this trend, as the players are encouraged to catch all Pokémon available.

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