Quest is a real adventure that will perfectly entertain and give a sea of positive emotions to children of any age, preparing this exciting game is not so difficult, you just have to follow the rules and then the result will not be long in coming.
To begin with, you need to solve a few simple problems. Namely, find out who the quest is for, how many children will participate, where the game will take place and which format is most suitable for a particular holiday. Now let's go point by point.
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For whom there will be a quest
This is very important because some children prefer noisier games, while others are not averse to solving puzzles and wit problems. In addition, it is important to take into account the temperament of the participants, this will determine the time of completing the quest so that no one gets tired and remains alert until the end of the adventure.
How many children will participate
If there are many participants (more than 8 people), then it is better to organize two teams so that they can not only win a prize, but also compete with each other for additional souvenirs or pleasant bonuses.
Where the game will take place
If children mostly prefer active games, then the best option would be a playground, park or private home area. For a small quest with a gift search and solving puzzles and mysteries, even one room is quite suitable.
Adventure format
The quest can be as formal as possible or take place in a more friendly and relaxed environment, this is important to consider when choosing costumes or sending out invitations for guests.
Quest type and its execution
There are several types of quests that target a larger or smaller audience and can be either suitable for active guys or not. It is important to decide on the option that best suits the maximum number of players.
Hodgepodge
This quest involves gradually collecting different parts of one whole, to get an answer in the finale where the treasures or other pleasant surprises are located. The main goal of such an adventure is to find all the pieces of the puzzle in order to quickly move to the next level, and for this you will have to solve riddles, puzzles and go through real tests. Classics of the genre - robber or pirate quest, when using a torn map you need to find treasures marked with a cross on one of the parts of the map.
Simple linear quest
It's a classic quest that can be done for toddlers who can't even read yet. Guys get the first clue (for very little ones, a painted image) where the next note is located and, moving around this way, end up finding prizes. For older children, notes may contain riddles, puzzles indicating the next location. And you can also read about the organization interesting quests for children for the New Year.
Encrypted quest
Such a quest in itself is an encrypted message where you need to look for treasures. But to solve it, you need to solve additional problems for memory, reaction speed and intelligence.
How to come up with hints and messages
These can be riddles, puzzles, puzzles, ciphers, sketched messages or drawings, each should point to the next place to look for a clue.
Riddles
For kids they can be the easiest and simplest. For example: “You put it under your ear, this soft... (cushion). For older children, more difficult with additional ingenuity tasks.
Mirror messages
To read such a hint message, you need to either use a mirror or turn on all your imagination and intelligence, imagining what the word should be in the end.
Musical tips
At any stage of the quest, simple problems can be replaced by musical ones. For example, a word will be repeated in the lyrics of the song, which will indicate the next location.
Photo riddles
Another interesting option is when there is one distinctive element in two seemingly identical photos that doesn't repeat itself. It will be the key to the next clue.
Venue for the quest
If the quest is to be done in the apartment, you need to keep all corners as safe as possible, especially those where children will search for tasks and pass tests. It's better to move away all the beating and sharp objects so that nothing interferes with the players. When conducting a quest on the street, it's better to choose a place away from the road and busy crowded places, in a quiet corner of the park in a remote area.
How to choose hiding places for hints
The best option would be places that are as far apart as possible. So that children are interested in moving around the territory and looking for other messages. You can show maximum imagination and hide it not just in the indicated place, but also in an additional container, and put it in another and so on.
Treasure space
The finale of any quest is to find the last cache in which the treasure is hidden. You need to carefully choose a place so that children cannot accidentally come across it while searching for clues. If it is a park or forest, then you can bury the gifts in a real chest, and if it is a room in an apartment, then a box that can be placed in a remote closet located as far as possible from the place where the players most often pass is perfect.
