Virtual Scavenger Hunt
A high-energy race where participants find specific items or information within their physical or digital environment. It fosters lighthearted competition and encourages creative interpretation of prompts.
To energize a group at the start of a session and break the ice through shared movement and discovery.
Solves: Low energy levels and 'Zoom fatigue' at the start of a long virtual meeting.
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Step 1: Prepare a list of 10-15 items that are either common household objects or specific digital files/links (5 mins).
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Step 2: Explain the rules and split the group into breakout rooms of 3-5 people (5 mins).
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Step 3: Start the timer and have teams hunt for the items, documenting them on a shared board (15-30 mins).
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Step 4: Reconvene in the main room to share the most creative finds and crown a winner (10 mins).
- Include abstract items like 'something that represents your weekend' to encourage storytelling.
- Make the list slightly too long to force teams to prioritize and delegate.
- Digital-only: Find specific facts on the company website or specific emojis in Slack.