Important Sample Scavenger Hunt Rules

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Here's an important selection of sample scavenger hunt rules before setting out on a scavenger hunt.

If there is an adult with each group, make it clear that the team members must stay with that adult or group leader at all times.

If someone needs to go to the bathroom, make it clear that they must communicate to their group leader and team mates, they can't just go on their own.

All team members need to stay with their team at all times.

No running, screaming, yelling, pushing, etc.

Teams must be courteous and respectful to their teammates, group leader, and all the outside people involved in the scavenger hunt.

Everyone needs to know the boundaries of the scavenger hunt. Make it very clear what they are, whether they are inside, outside, in a certain neighborhood, etc.

If teams are driving around in a car, everyone needs to wear seat belts.

Make sure each team has a mobile phone and contact numbers in the case of an emergency.

No littering. Always clean up after yourselves and your teammates.

Always play fair. Don't let your competitive instincts drive you to ruin other people's chances to win, if you do - you're team might be disqualified. This means no cheating, lying, stealing, sabotaging, or copying other people's work.

Cheaters never win. If anyone on your team cheats or breaks the rules, the whole team gets disqualified. Remember - it's just a game! Be kind and have fun :-)

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