Scavenger Hunt Games for Secret Agents

scavenger hunt for secret agentCalling all 007′s! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to throw an unforgettable spy party using headquarters’ newest secret weapon: Riddle Me. With Riddle Me, you can create scavenger hunt for secret agent games that will keep your favorite little secret agents entertained for hours.

The Riddle Me program enables you to set the mood for your party from the very beginning with customized invitations to recruit all your secret agents. Choose from the fun graphics provided or upload your own. For an extra “official” touch, turn one of the graphics into your spy agency’s special emblem and incorporate it into your scavenger hunt clues and party decorations.Secret Agent Badge

Once your guests arrive at headquarters for your party, present them with your special scavenger hunt assignment. Create a back-story for their mission as inspiration for the hunt. (Perhaps a double agent has been spotted at each clue location and it’s up to your spies to find out why.) Each spy will receive this story as well as his or her first clue in a manila envelope marked “Top Secret.” Since Riddle Me also provides you with the option of writing your own riddles, you can take your story a step further and make it seem like the rogue agent wrote them. (Nothing brings out the inner-Bond like a worthy adversary!)

Setting the Stage for Secret Agents

Don’t forget to set some “booby traps” for your spies along the way to each clue destination. These traps can be in the form of mini obstacle courses. You could use colored masking tape on the floor to mimic laser alarm sensors, which they have to avoid stepping on. Another idea is to create a path of balloons or traffic cones they have to weave around. Make sure to reward their efforts by placing a basket of spy-themed prizes at each clue location like sunglasses or notebook pads. This will allow guests to collect tools for their very own spy kit, which they can take home at the end of the mission.

Hosting a memorable secret agent party for your kids doesn’t have to be mission impossible. So, why not invite Riddle Me along for your next special assignment? When it’s over, serve your punch shaken, not stirred.

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Transfer Riddle Me

If you own the old version of Riddle Me and need to transfer it to a new computer, you can do so by following these steps.

1) If you don’t still have your receipt and unlock code, run Riddle Me on your old computer and click help/about to get your unlock code. Write it down.

2) Install Riddle Me on your new computer. If you didn’t save a copy of the installation program you can get it from www.riddleme.com/faq.

3) Unlock the program on your computer with the unlock code.

That’s it. The old version of Riddle Me has approximately 5,000 riddles on about 400 objects.

The new online version of Riddle me has, at this date, over 10,000 riddles on about 1,200 objects. There are new features and updated clip art for fun clue backgrounds and content is constantly being added to enhance the product for everyone.

If you aren’t sure if you want to upgrade, there is a 60-day money back guarantee that you’ll be 100% satisfied with Riddle Me.

As the owner, I don’t ever want someone to pay me for something they didn’t get value from. My own children ask for Riddle Me hunts at birthdays and holidays because they’re just a lot of fun. Expanding Riddle Me is my way of helping others have fun and build family bonds.

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Keeping it Sweet and Simple with Indoor Easter Egg Hunt Ideas

Indoor Easter Egg Hunt IdeasEaster might be fast approaching, but perhaps the weather in your area has yet to catch up. It could still be cold outside or maybe some unforeseen rain has put a literal damper on the occasion. That doesn’t have to spoil your kids’ Easter fun. Fortunately for them, the Easter Bunny has Riddle Me stashed in his basket of goodies, so bringing the outdoors inside is a cinch! Tons of indoor Easter Egg hunt ideas at your fingertips.

Simply set the Riddle Me program for an indoor scavenger hunt, and then hide some plastic eggs near each clue location. Voila! You have an instant Easter egg hunt. But don’t worry about making the hunt too easy. Riddle Me has a list of over 1,200 objects, so you’re bound to find hiding spots that even you didn’t consider. Make sure to give your clue locations an outdoorsy touch by decorating them with artificial flowers and green cellophane grass. Don’t forget to invite your candy critters! Little marshmallow chicks and chocolate bunnies are always a welcome addition to any Easter party. Continue reading

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Creative Scavenger Hunt Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

st-patricks-day-scavenger-huntBreak out the bagpipes and gather all your lads and lasses for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration! St. Patrick’s Day is the one time of the year when anyone can enjoy the luck of the Irish. However, the fun doesn’t have to end after the parade. Thanks to Riddle Me, you can send your party guests on an adventure through the Emerald Isle with these creative scavenger hunt ideas:

  • Catch the Leprechaun: In this game, kids will be chasing after a mischievous leprechaun, who has been hiding in your home. Create a riddle hunt from “the leprechaun” to guide your guests on their search. Clue locations can be decorated in four-leaf clovers to show that the leprechaun has visited that spot. At the last clue location, give your guests the opportunity to “catch” him with little leprechaun figurines. For a tasty treat at the end of the rainbow, create “pots of gold” filled with chocolate gold coins. Continue reading
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Reveal your Family Vacation with Treasure Hunt Games

Treasure Hunt GamesWith spring vacation just around the corner, you may have already begun working on your travel plans for the family.  A cruise? Walt Disney World? A road trip?  A cross-country flight to visit the grandparents?

Anticipation is one of the best parts of a vacation, and there’s no better way to build the anticipation than with treasure hunt games using Riddle Me. You can reveal the vacation weeks in advance, or you can just tell them to plan on a vacation, and you’ll tell them when you get a little bit closer to the departure date.  Imagine the excitement on your child’s face when they find the last clue and discover plane tickets, or a photo of Mickey Mouse. Continue reading

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This spring use outdoor scavenger hunt riddles for an adventure

Beethoven writing outdoor scavenger hunt riddlesSure, it may still be a little chilly outside, but just about everyone is tired of winter and ready for spring. So this is the perfect time to wake everybody up with a great scavenger hunt game. Since Riddle Me can be customized, you can use it to create all kinds of themed games. Here are a few suggestions:

Go Gardening. A park or landscaped back yard is best for this. Scout around ahead of time to see what might be budding already. Daffodils are early bloomers, as are crocuses and hyacinths. How about garden sculptures? There have got to be gnomes or ceramic frogs around somewhere. Note those and use them in your clues. You can even hide clues in garden tools and hope somebody will get the hint. Continue reading

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Awesome 80′s Scavenger Hunt Games

scavenger hunt gamesDust off those old cassette tapes and 8 tracks and put on those leg warmers. It’s time to moonwalk your way back to an era of Bowie and big hair with an 80′s inspired scavenger hunt. With the help of the Riddle Me software, you can customize your own scavenger hunt games that will take you and your guests on a radical ride through 80′s pop culture.

Create your scavenger hunt list by choosing from the selection of objects listed in the Riddle Me program. Then, for an 80′s twist, check your attic or garage for the object’s retro counterpart. For instance, if you have “clock” as one of your search objects, you might pull out that New Kids on the Block alarm clock stashed in your closet. Personalize the hunt by incorporating your most iconic 80′s memorabilia. You’ll also enjoy customizing the riddles for each item. Riddle Me Scavenger Hunt software gives you the option to create your own riddle clues, so why not throw in some vintage vernacular and 80′s appropriate references for the occasion? Continue reading

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5 Exciting scavenger hunt games to keep boredom at bay

scavenger hunt gamesWinter lingers and even people who enjoy milder climates may be feeling a bit cooped up. If you’ve run out of creative ways to keep your kids entertained between the end of the school day and supper time, here are 5 easy exciting scavenger hunt games that are entertaining, challenging, and engaging.

  1. Snack Time Fun. Find a kid-friendly recipe and assemble the ingredients. Hide a copy of the recipe as the first clue, and place the ingredients around the house for your kids to find. Once they have found all of the ingredients, it’s time to get cookin’! Continue reading
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No-Pressure Valentines Scavenger Hunt Games

Valentines Scavenger Hunt GamesValentine’s Day is just around the corner, and while kids love exchanging Valentines in their classrooms, there’s still a lot of anxiety surrounding the day. Boys are trying to figure out how to get the girls’ attention in a way that won’t get them in trouble, and girls spend too much time worrying about how they look. Meanwhile, you just want them to have a good time with their friends.

So when you get them all together for a Valentine’s party, the boys are in one corner playing one kid’s video game and the girls are in another corner investigating a girl’s stash of makeup. This is NOT how you wanted the party to go. But with this site, you can be prepared with a great diversion.

You just happened to hear about Riddle Me, the innovative scavenger-hunt creation software for busy parents. It only took a few minutes to create an engaging, customized scavenger hunt game with age-appropriate riddles and cute graphics that you printed out on your computer. Then a few minutes before the party, you set out the clues—since it is Valentine’s Day, there are hearts and flowers of course, but also goofy cartoons for the boys. You’ve also hidden the prizes: chocolate-strawberry cupcakes.

As you make the announcement about the game, you see heads come up in interest around the room. The girls put away the makeup and the boys forget about the video game. You pair them up, a boy with a girl, to search for objects as a team. They’re not sure about that at first, but when you give the signal, they’re off!

And you watch as they forget their self-consciousness and cooperate to decipher the riddles and find the hidden objects. They’re laughing and running and cheering with each find. And by the time they sit down with their treats, they’re relating to each other like friends.

With a great game resource like Riddle Me, a Valentine’s Day scavenger hunt is no trouble.

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Indoor Scavenger Hunt Ideas for your Superbowl Party

Indoor Scavenger Hunt IdeasIt’s almost that time! Time for the big game. Your hubby got that new big screen for Christmas and he can’t wait to show it off to his buddies. But what better way to break the ice and start the party than a scavenger hunt. Clues about your favorite team or players will separate the men from the boys, or girls, for that matter…

Some indoor scavenger hunt ideas could be finding tiny footballs hidden away around the house. Clues about half-time shows of the past (never forget the wardrobe malfunction) and even jersey colors could lead to a spirited party. Maybe putting the remote control at the end of the hunt and along the way are chores you need done before the game starts… That’ll make for a memorable day. :) Continue reading

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