Bring Your E-Ticket and/or Confirmation Number to the Hunt: After you complete your online ticket purchase, you will see an on-screen “e-ticket” that you should print out and bring to the hunt. If you purchase tickets over the phone, you will receive a confirmation number that you should bring to the hunt. You must have a valid e-ticket or confirmation number to participate in the hunt. You will also receive an e-mail receipt of your purchase. No tickets will be sold at the hunt. If you need to purchase tickets, return to the Hunt Schedule.

Meeting Place: Enter the Art Institute of Chicago at Michigan Avenue at Adams. In the lobby on the right, look for one of our crew in a burgundy Watson Adventures cap. Do not pay admission or go in by another entrance—your admission is included in the ticket price. See below for information on how to get to the museum.

Meeting Time: Please be at the meeting place before the time listed on the Hunt Schedule, with any coats and bags already checked. If you arrive late, you may not get the full two hours of hunting time—but you’ll still have fun.

Forming a Team: The hunt is played on teams of up to six people. You can bring your own team and hunt with as few as two on a team, or we can help you band together with kindred spirits at the start of the hunt. Over the years, we’ve found that “pick up” teams often have the most fun, not just because the hunt is a bit easier with more brains working on the questions, but also because the hunters have fun getting to know each other. Your team can have more than six people, but you will not be eligible to win a prize. But maybe that’s not your priority anyway! The main objective is to have fun.

Prizes: Each member of the winning team will receive a prize (it’s a sur-prize). Plus if you fill out a survey after the hunt, you’ll be eligible to win free admission to a future hunt.

Dress: Be comfortable! Don’t carry anything heavy, and definitely wear comfortable shoes!

How to Get to the Museum: On the AIC Web site, see the helpful “Directions and Maps ” page.

Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page first. If you still can’t get no satisfaction, contact us by calling the Hunt Hotline, 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 12, or by e-mailing us.

Please print this page for future reference. See you at the hunt!

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