Treasure Hunt
Brought to you by: Aargauer Kunsthaus
Game type: Multi-Player game
Duration: 10-40 minutes
Used by: Aargauer Kunsthaus
A special pop-up experience for children and families. Players search the museum for miniature doors that reveal clues leading players to surprises and special exhibits. The original version ran on Easter Sunday at the Aargauer Kunsthaus in Aarau, Switzerland. The Aargauer team took on the roles of masked cats, eagles, and explorers—much to the surprise and delight of visitors!
-
At the beginning of the game, players are given a clue as to how to find the first hidden door. Each door has a symbol behind it that represents a work of art in the gallery. Players must find the artwork to locate the next door in the scavenger hunt (which will be hidden nearby). The final door in the scavenger hunt holds instructions to solve the larger puzzle, which can be tailored to your specific museum. In the original version, players help a polar bear search for a magical ice crystal by searching for and engaging with works of art including animals. Players drew the magical ice crystal and gave it to a guide to complete the experience.
-
Ability to print and distribute paper guides or booklets
~10 staff members who can facilitate gameplay (silly costumes optional but highly recommended!)
Minimum 8 works in-gallery that share a common element/theme
-
Children and families
-
If you need help developing a new instance of Treasure Hunt, please reach out to friends@projectami.com.