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: In front of the Arsenal in Central Park, at Fifth Avenue and 64th St. (the large brick building in front of the zoo). By the steps, look for our crew in burgundy Watson Adventures caps. Important note for the August 23 hunt: The meeting place might need to change due to construction. Please check back as we get closer to that date.
Meeting Time: Please be at the starting point before the time indicated on the Schedule.
What to Bring: Each team needs to have one Polaroid or digital camera for the Team Photo Challenges.
What if the Weather Is Horrible? At least two hours before the hunt, we will have an announcement on the Hunt Hotline if we are forced to cancel the hunt due to bad weather: Call 877-9-GO HUNT, extension 12. If the hunt is canceled, please contact us by e-mail or by calling 877-9-GO-HUNT, extension 12, to reschedule to another date.
Forming a Team: The hunt is played on teams of up to six people, with at least one adult required per team. 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.
How to Prepare: Be comfortable! Don’t carry anything heavy, and definitely wear comfortable shoes! If the weather is hot, bring water or money to buy a beverage during the hunt—you’ll pass carts that sell food and drink.
Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page first. If you still can’t get no satisfaction, contact us: e-mail us or call 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 12.
Please print this page for future reference. See you at the hunt!
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