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 Time: Please arrive before the time indicated on your e-ticket . If you arrive a bit late, you can still join the fun, although you might not get the full amount of hunt time.

Meeting Place: At the entrance to Washington Square at the corner of Walnut St. and 6th St., one block south of Independence Hall. There, look for our MC in a burgundy Watson Adventures cap.

What to Wear, What to Bring: Be comfortable! Don’t carry anything heavy, and definitely wear comfortable shoes. And bring at least one flashlight for your team, to help you read the clues and find the answers.

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 at rsvp@watsonadventures.com or 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. 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.

Directions: By mass transit, take Amtrak or regional rail lines to 30th Street Station or any other commuter station that connects with the Market-Frankford Subway. Take the subway east to 5th Street and Market, which is about three blocks from Washington Square.

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 by clicking here.

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

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