×
×
Select language
Select currency
4.5/5 out of 163,177 reviews

Treasure Hunt Ames

Treasure Hunt Ames (IA)

Are you game to crack the code and feel the heartbeat of history on the streets of Ames? The Treasure Hunt in Ames is no ordinary escapade; it's a time-traveling journey where you'll get to uncover the hidden gems of this delightful town. As you solve each puzzle and chase down every clue, you're not just unraveling the secrets of an ancient manuscript but also experiencing the enchantment of Ames firsthand.

Kick-off Your Treasure Hunt in Ames

Picture yourselves as characters in a tale woven into the very fabric of Ames. Your quest kicks off at a historic landmark, the bustling Main Street Cultural District. Equipped with a smartphone that transforms into your most powerful ally, and flanked by a team of determined treasure seekers, you're all set to take on the challenge. Let the cryptic sketches and sequences of letters from a mysterious medieval document captivate you, as you follow the breadcrumbs that might just lead to an invaluable treasure.

Choosing Your Roles for the Treasure Hunt

As you gear up for the treasure hunt in Ames, it's time to pick your personas. Who among you has the eagle eye of a detective to spot hidden clues? Who boasts the bold resolve of an explorer to forge ahead? Or who is the puzzle master capable of cracking the most complex codes? In Ames, there's a tailor-made role for each of you to steer the team to triumph.

The Unfolding of the Treasure Hunt in Ames

With roles assigned, your expedition commences. You'll be guided through the quaint streets of Ames, past landmarks like the historic Iowa State University and the majestic Reiman Gardens. At every turn of the treasure hunt, you'll encounter brain-teasing puzzles, cunning logic challenges, and the quest for concealed clues. A specially designed app supports your scavenger hunt, leading you to key contacts while aiding in deciphering the cryptic sequences and safely navigating you through the city.

The deeper you delve into the annals of Ames's history, the closer you get to the hidden treasure. With each step taken on this exhilarating treasure hunt, the picture becomes sharper, and your heart races faster, knowing that the discovery of a lifetime is just a few clues away. Are you ready to decode the mystery and unearth the treasure of Ames?

Treasure Hunt Ames

Highlights

👑
Go on a wild treasure hunt – In this Indiana Jones–style adventure, you’ll set out as a team to find an ancient lost treasure.
🗝
Solve puzzles & crack codes – Expect encrypted messages, secret codes, and a mysterious treasure map that guides your next move.
🤝
Combine your strengths – Each player takes on a role that matches their strengths. Adventurer, Tracker, or Priest – which one are you?
👪
Perfect for families & friends – A lower difficulty level and a family-friendly story make this tour a great choice for all ages.

Treasure Hunt - How it works

01 Form your team

  • At the meeting point (1805 Scheman Building), the game host starts the tour with their tickets.
  • Everyone joins by scanning the QR code on the host’s phone.
  • Each player joins an available team and chooses a role.

02 Start your mission

  • After a quick safety briefing, you’re ready to go.
  • First task: take a team photo and pick a team name.
  • All set? Great—then the myCityHunt app guides you to your first checkpoint with map navigation.

03 Solve quests

  • Riddles, logic challenges, and mini-games pull you deeper into the story.
  • As soon as you reach a checkpoint, your next quest starts automatically.
  • Along the way, each player also gets role-specific challenges.

04 Take the win

  • Once you’ve solved all quests (or you decide to finish), the app safely guides you back to the starting point.
  • How did your team do? The shared high score will tell you!
  • Afterwards, you can view your photos in your private gallery.
Ready for an adventure?

Book your myCityHunt scavenger hunt tickets now and embark on an exciting adventure with your friends or family!

Corporate team building Scavenger Hunts

Based on long-standing experience, we know the special requirements that arise when planning a team event in Ames. With the myCityHunt Teamevent in Ames we have therefore developed a package especially for corporate clients. This extends our well-proven tours with a number of advantages that make our scavenger hunts the perfect teambuilding event in Ames.

  • Support by dedicated virtual hosts
  • Shared image gallery and highscore
  • Interconnection through team chat
  • Free rebooking (up to 7 days before the event)
  • Payment by credit card, PayPal or on account
  • VAT invoice
3 years
redeemable 365 days/year
6,242
in over 6,242 cities
Voucher

Give an exciting experience to your loved ones

myCityHunt vouchers are the perfect gift for many occasions! Surprise your friends and family with this extraordinary event gift. myCityHunt gift vouchers are valid for 3 years from the date of purchase and can be used within this period for a freely selectable city and tour from the myCityHunt portfolio.

Buy Gift Vouchers

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the scavenger hunt in Ames work?

With myCityHunt, Ames becomes your playing field! All you need is a ticket code, and an internet-enabled mobile phone.

On the desired date, you will gather your team in the city center of Ames. Then the scavenger hunt starts: Your mobile phone guides you and your team to numerous places worth seeing in Ames. Once there, you answer tricky questions and solve riddles. You gain points by correctly solving these tasks.

But that's not all: All registered players will receive special tasks during the rally, such as photo assignments or quiz questions. The scavenger hunt will reward you with many great memories, which you can view in a picture gallery afterwards.

Along the tour, you can take a break for ice cream or drinks at any time! After about 3 hours, the high score list will provide information about your overall ranking.

More information about the course of our scavenger hunt in Ames can be found here: https://www.mycityhunt.com/how-it-works.

What does a scavenger hunt in Ames cost?

The price for a myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Ames is € 12.99 per person. In contrast to the price models of other providers, myCityHunt is charged per person. For example, the total price for two people is only € 25.98, for five persons € 64.95 and so on.

Tickets can be booked online in the ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

Which dates does the scavenger hunt take place on?

The myCityHunt scavenger hunt in Ames can be played at any time! If you have a ticket, you can play on a day of your choice at any time within the validity of 3 years. Tickets for myCityHunt scavenger hunts in Ames can be booked in the online ticket shop at https://www.mycityhunt.com/tickets.

Show more