Indoor Treasure Hunt

Materials

• Large treasure cards, about twice the number of players
• A collection box

How to play

1. An adult counts the treasure cards and hides them safely in the room, where children can reach without climbing or moving furniture.
2. Show the search boundary and places that may be opened. Collect at most two cards each, then help someone still searching.
3. Walk on the start signal. Put finds in the collection box. If two people find a card together, bring it together.
4. Regroup after 3–5 minutes and check whether all cards are present. An adult gives hints for missing cards; collect them all to finish.

Ways to adapt

Preschool children: leave half of each card visible. Younger primary school children: give location hints. Older primary school children: add simple verbal clues.

Sources and references

• ほいくis 宝探しゲーム ↗