Watson Adventures corporate scavenger hunts use witty, tricky questions in fast-paced games that bring out the best in a city—and the best in you and your teammates. Our team-building hunts have been acclaimed by ABC News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Herald, the Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other media outlets. Since 1999, more than 150,000 hunters have gone on our hunts from more than 1,000 prestigious companies. Contact us for a quote.
In museums, historic neighborhoods, and other locations, hunters compete to answer questions in hunts designed to:
You’re not hunting for things (put back that Ming vase!) but for answers to tricky and humorous questions about the intriguing places and objects you discover. No previous knowledge is necessary—you just need a sharp mind and comfortable shoes. The game is like a walking tour spiked with caffeine. The team from your company that answers the most questions correctly wins. Typically the game lasts two hours (with about half an hour more for set-up and post-hunt scoring), but the length can be customized to meet your needs.
The questions emphasize nimble thinking and, above all, teamwork. They’re crafted to bring out the various skills of each member of your team. A person who’s good at seeing the big picture will get one answer, a teammate who’s good with wordplay will get the next, and someone who is good at navigating may excel at getting the team from place to place. The best teams quickly learn that they must use the strengths of everyone in the group.
Ready to get your company in the game? Choose a city in the yellow box at the top of this page to explore what events are available, or contact us now!
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Explore Manhattan and Brooklyn on corporate scavenger hunts that reveal the best of such places as Greenwich Village, Grand Central, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Natural History, the High Line and Meatpacking District, Wall Street, Chinatown, Little Italy, and many more great locations.
For corporate hunts on Long Island and in Westchester, see New York Suburbs.
Based on a Sherlock Holmes story... An eminent cryptographer has been found shot dead in her office, alongside the body of an unidentified foreigner. The scholar's husband was also critically wounded. The […]
Discover bygone dens and battlegrounds ...as you roam the streets of Chinatown and Little Italy, where gangs ruled, tong wars raged, and wiseguys got rubbed out. You’ll see locations featured in such movies as […]
See the best of the Met on a whirlwind tour. The hunt covers almost the entire museum, traveling from Egypt to Rome, from India to China, from Colonial America to regal Paris. But no knowledge of art is […]
Can you deduce whodunnit? Fans of murder mysteries and The Da Vinci Code will enjoy this scavenger hunt throughout the Metropolitan Museum of Art. A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues […]
Grand Central as you've never seen it! Discover the history, cool places, and surprising sights in the terminal. Highlights include mysterious markings in the constellation ceiling, times for “ghost” trains in […]
The perfect hunt for adventurers with a sweet tooth! While finding answers to tricky questions, you’ll be visiting a variety of chocolate shops, bakeries, and specialty shops throughout SoHo. Treats spotted […]
Beware of scare tactics in this eerie adventure! Armed with only a flashlight, you’ll visit ghost-plagued buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of the restless souls you might disturb. […]
"You won’t want to miss this adult-oriented adventure." —Time Out New York Go on an expedition across centuries, civilizations, and solar systems on this surreal hunt, covering dinosaurs to diamonds, dioramas […]
Recommended by the New York Times and Time Out New York! The historic park has as many distinct places and personalities as the city itself. It’s a great hunt location if you want to feel like you’re getting […]
Go on a culinary quest ...to discover the best restaurants, cafes, bars, food stores, and more, tackling tricky questions and collecting tasty treats along the way. Starring cannolis, paratha, pizza, exotic […]
Can you deduce whodunit? Someone—or something—has been bumping off museum staffers involved in acquiring a sacred Egyptian relic. Is it the dreaded Curse of Ahtchu? Or is a serial killer on the loose? Your […]
Can you deduce who dunnit? A Watson Adventures staffer has been found dead in Grand Central Terminal, and we need your help to catch his killer. Before he died, he drew a star on the ground with his blood. […]
Go on a sultry search for nudity in art! You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, sultry sirens, a literally bronzed Adonis, a medieval codpiece, an incontinent Cupid, and a randy reveler who’ll […]
Explore the exciting, trendy Meatpacking District ...and the spectacular new High Line park on a hunt that reveals the best of the chic sights, buzzing sounds, rough-and-tumble textures, savory tastes, and […]
Explore the exciting, trendy Meatpacking District... and the spectacular new High Line park on a hunt that reveals the best of the chic sights, buzzing sounds, rough-and-tumble textures, savory tastes, and […]
Experience midtown as a big game board ...filled with mysteries and hidden wonders. You will be amazed at the variety of cool, fascinating, fun and funny places and sights you'll discover. Did you know that […]
Treat your taste buds to an exotic adventure ...in a culinary wonderland. Discover the most unusual and enticing restaurants, cafes, markets, and even food carts in Chinatown and neighboring Little Italy. […]
Never has waxy buildup been so much fun! Our hunt is the best way to enjoy this wild, surreal, and fun museum of celebrities through history in the heart of Midtown. Party with Donald Trump, pose for a photo […]
The best of the Big Apple in one big bite! This hunt is virtually our Watson Adventures Greatest Hits package, featuring the best locations and questions from all of our hunts—plus questions in cool places […]
The police have made a disturbing discovery! Inside Washington Square Arch, an officer found the bizarrely mangled body of a man who died recently yet was found wearing 19th-century clothing and carrying […]
Go in pursuit of nudes ...at the amazing Brooklyn Museum, starring Nefertiti, Venus, Rodin, Balzac, and molasses. Along the way, you’ll explore ancient Egypt (and musicians playing an unusual instrument), […]
Recommended by the New York Times and Time Out New York! Explore Manhattan’s most eccentric and eclectic neighborhood and visit the homes and haunts of its famous residents, from peg-leg Dutchman Peter […]
Lights! Cameras! Action! This hunt, originally created for the New York Production Alliance, takes hunters to many familiar—and many surprising—locations around the city where TV and movie scenes have been […]
The heart of Manhattan will get yours pumping. Perhaps no street in the city has as colorful and fascinating a history as 42nd Street. You’ll see the best of it, from majestic Grand Central to exuberant Times […]
Discover New York’s most underrated museum. Five—count ’em, five—floors of fun, with outstanding collections of art from Egypt, Africa, and the Hudson River School, plus rooms and entire houses that let you […]
See Central Park through Hollywood’s eyes ...as you scout locations featured in movies and TV shows, including Ghostbusters, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Die Hard 3, Madagascar, When Harry Met Sally..., Ransom, […]
Explore Brooklyn’s waterfront streets and parks ...on a scavenger hunt that reveals the best of the neighborhood Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass—DUMBO for short. You'll enjoy the brand-new Brooklyn […]
This tour of the historic station is coupled with tastings of its many treats, featuring the gourmet surprises of Grand Central Market and the Dining Concourse (one of the city’s best-kept secrets), with a […]
Can you determine whodunit? A Watson Adventures staffer has been found dead on Wall Street outside the Stock Exchange, and we need your help to catch his killer. Before he died, he drew a star on the ground […]
Discover a treasure trove of New York City–related art and artifacts at the New-York Historical Society. The hunt features fascinating temporary exhibits, as well as the permanent collection in the Luce […]
For the best views of Manhattan ...you have to go to Brooklyn Heights. You’ll also see movie locations, famous writers’ homes, baseball landmarks, Underground Railroad stops, and a Revolutionary […]
For the best views of Manhattan... you have to go to Brooklyn Heights. You’ll also see movie locations, famous writers’ homes, baseball landmarks, Underground Railroad stops, and a Revolutionary […]
Hunt where presidents roamed and artists ambled. Teddy Roosevelt grew up on 28th Street near Broadway, back when the stretch between Union Square and Madison Square Park was the heart of New York for the most […]
Recommended by the New York Times and Time Out New York! When was the last time you went to the zoo? It’s high time to return to the Bronx Zoo, one of the world’s preeminent centers for wildlife conservation. […]
See Hollywood's favorite back lot! Greenwich Village may have had more movies and TV shows shoot scenes on its streets than any other part of the city. Discover places used as locations in such movies as […]
There’s a crisis at WAPS... aka the Watson Adventures Paranormal Society: Our esteemed leader, Dr. R. Isaac (“Izzy”) Paulson, has disappeared while investigating ghosts in the Times Square area. We need you […]
Classic scavenger hunts with a twist! If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned scavenger hunt, we have one—with very unusual challenges for things to collect and team photos to take that will exercise your […]
Explore the heart of the Lower East Side (primarily between Houston and Delancey Streets), which is changing right before your eyes. You’ll discover trendy new cafes, bars, and stores that are side-by-side […]
See where the Founders battled the Brits —and each other. Highlights include Alexander Hamilton’s grave, Federal Hall (where Washington was inaugurated), the street where Jefferson lived (and brokered the deal […]
Discover the secrets and hidden history of two great neighborhoods that are a lot more than just trendy stores and restaurants. You'll marvel at majestic cast-iron buildings, unearth the Italian immigrants […]
Make like a monk and get medieval …as you explore the Cloisters and solve mysteries like a latter-day Brother Baskerville. You'll tackle tricky clues among the breathtaking architecture that dates from the […]
Taste the best of the Big Apple—literally! This culinary adventures will take you to some of the city’s most unusual and exciting cafes, restaurants, food stores and more as you search for answers to tricky, […]
When the weather won’t cooperate for an outdoor hunt in the Wall Street area, this is a great alternative: On this hunt you’ll explore, all within easy walking distance, Fraunces Tavern (where Washington said […]
Discover the homes and haunts of the former bohemia where artists of all types sought inspiration, fame, and a free meal. You’ll visit locations associated with such writers as Washington Irving, Edgar Allen […]
Get a salty taste of adventure on the seven seas—without leaving New York—on a unique scavenger hunt aboard the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. From the “vulture’s row” up above to the mess hall belowdecks, […]
Gaze at your peril ...as you explore artists’ dark side while searching for skulls and skeletons, hideous monsters, severed heads, horrifying devices, mortifying martyrs, cold-blooded killers, freaky beasts, […]
See the best of this varied neighborhood, from the cast-iron palaces of the former Ladies’ Mile to the bygone haunts of artists and aristocrats on side-street brownstones. Highlights include the […]
This is our original and most popular hunt, first staged in 1993. You’ll go on an exciting tour of almost the entire museum, traveling from Egypt to Rome, from India to China, from early America to the Paris […]
See midtown Manhattan in its holiday best ...by visiting places associated with holiday movies, including Home Alone 2, Scrooged, Miracle on 34th Street, and Elf. Stops include Grand Central Terminal, the […]
Go on a culinary quest to discover the best restaurants, cafes, bars, food stores, and more, tackling tricky questions and collecting tasty treats along the way. Starring cannolis, paratha, pizza, exotic […]
This Upper East Side museum boasts two floors of exhibits that trace Jewish history and heritage, ranging from ancient Jerusalem to contemporary artists. Another two floors of changing exhibitions often focus […]
You might literally follow in the footsteps of your ancestors ...when you explore the large, byzantine facility of Ellis Island. Please note: Ellis Island is closed indefinitely due to damage from Superstorm […]
Do you have a group where English isn’t the primary language of many or all of the members? We still have a hunt for you! Most of our scavenger hunts, in both museums and great neighborhoods, are available in […]
Check out our section devoted to New York Suburb Scavenger Hunts to find out the great games we offer on Long Island. You can explore great museums, such as the Cradle of Aviation Museum, or get outdoors at […]
Who’s buried in Grant’s Tomb? You’ll finally discover the answer to that age-old trick question on a hunt that reveals the famous sites and hidden treasures of the under-appreciated Morningside Heights […]
Outthink a twisted criminal on a scavenger hunt? It’s elementary! Join a handful of carefully-picked sleuths whose mission will be to catch a madman on the loose in New York City. A criminal previously […]
Our scruffiest hunt takes you to the urban frontier of Brooklyn’s coolest community, with cutting-edge art galleries, funky stores, startling murals and other remarkable street art, a park with stunning views […]
Don’t see your favorite place? Check out the Grab ’n’ Go Scavenger Hunt, which we can stage virtually anywhere.