Scavenger Hunts in New York City

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Scavenger Hunts in New York City

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  • zam (veneer's version)
    World1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It was amazing! I really liked Poppy and DJ Suki. I wish they added Velvet and Veneer because they carried the entire franchise, but it was a really unique experience.
    Written 22 April 2024
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  • Danielle C
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had such an amazing time! Came with friends to do the SoHo hunt to celebrate ten years in NYC. Local NYers afterwards gushes about how cool it was and how little they knew about their own city. We all had so much fun rushing around. Flag food spots - no time to stop! But the competition gives you fuel and the information is super interesting. Everyone loved it and talked about how unique and fun it was! Their team is super willing to work with you and communicate, and our guide the day-of, Thom, was such a warm, positive energy. We were super grateful for the experience and I hope I can do it again!
    Written 26 August 2024
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  • Kellit2264
    New York, United States21 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did work team building scavenger hunt in GSC and we had a blast! We broke into 3 teams and had so much fun competing and learning about GSC!!! We collectively, highly recommend Watson and their team! This was easy to set up and a blast!
    Written 11 March 2024
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  • dee
    Hillsborough, NJ1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun experience. Great option to announce birthdays or special events. My friend was completely surprised and loved her bday announcement. Fairly inexpensive especially when going in with others.
    Written 8 November 2023
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  • Shanon A
    2 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    I cancelled my service in May 2020 but their customer service opted me back into monthly subscription without my consent. A year of $29.99 later I realized and they refused to refund me despite documentation of my explicit cancellation. Buyer beware!
    Written 28 October 2021
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  • Jessica0580
    New York City, NY4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Greenwich village quest. It brought us to obscure places that I would have never seen if I hadn’t taken on the quest. Also it gave me a big workout and lasted over two hours. Next time we go to NYC I would like to try out a different quest to learn more about interesting places in New York City!
    Written 15 June 2023
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  • windveil
    Basel, Switzerland2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This hunt was pretty awesome. Me and my friends went as a team and we did the hunt against others. We went to some really great historical bars. It was a lot of fun drinking and looking for clues. In one bar, we got some random folks to help us find the answer to the clue. A unique experience I would highly recommend.
    Written 2 October 2013
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  • Christine V
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An absolutely delightful immersive experience that provides a unique way to see downtown NYC, even for this longtime New Yorker. We LOVED the performers, and also the combination of participating in the story and also just getting to "enjoy the show." Highly recommend whether you're a local or visiting from out of town. (You will be walking most of the time and it lasts over an hour, so definitely skip the heels and wear comfortable shoes! :)
    Written 21 August 2024
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  • kealygirl
    New York City, NY2 contributions
    2.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited recently and love the idea of a treasure hunt. However the clues were not common sense and were silly. So it made the game more of a riddle rather than a treasure hunt.
    Written 22 June 2018
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  • Harry A
    Long Island, NY107 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the Tribeca/Chinatown scavenger hunt by CityDays. We have never really had a chance to explore this area (despite being NY natives), and this was the perfect way to do it! The scavenger hunt covered a lot of ground (be prepared to walk), and took us around to see some really interesting things. After you answer each clue correctly, they send you a fascinating historical tidbit about the area where you are standing.

    Beware, though, the clues are HARD! This is more of like an escape room than a scavenger hunt. You have to decipher a bunch of clues to figure out where to go, and THEN decipher more clues to get the correct answer. Don't worry, though, they give you plenty of opportunities for hints if you get stuck.

    Very fun and interesting way to explore the city. Highly recommended!!
    Written 22 October 2023
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