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Barcelona Adult Team Adventure Treasure Hunt Thank you for purchasing our Barcelona Adult Team Treasure Hunt. We hope these

instructions and the hunt meet your expectations.

Hunt Leader’s role

In order for the Hunt to be a success and for it to run smoothly it requires a Hunt

Leader – i.e. someone to set up and run the hunt. These instructions should be read

only by the designated Hunt Leader. If the leader also wishes to be involved as a hunter

– then they should do their best NOT to look at the solutions to the clues until the very

end of the hunt! We email the solutions in a separate file to help facilitate this.

The Hunt Leader’s role is as follows:

1. To read and re-read these instructions in order to fully understand how the

hunt works, and what needs to be done to ensure fun is had by all the

participants.

2. To set up the hunt by printing and copying the various documents.

3. To place the clues, maps etc in numbered envelopes as instructed ready for

each team.

4. To introduce the hunt to the hunters by reading the instructions to them.

5. To score the hunt. The hunt requires the solving of clues of various types as

well as taking some digital photos, and these will need checking (scoring) by

the Hunt Leader at the end of the hunt.

6. To decide on the final winning team and to award any prizes.

NOTE:

The setting up of the hunt requires the placing of documents into various

envelopes. An alternative to this is to simply copy the full set of clues, answer

sheets etc as a pack and hand these to the teams at the beginning, and let them

decide the order they will approach the locations etc – this is quicker, but the

teams may end up going to the same locations at the same time.



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Overview of the hunt

1. Firstly, the hunt leader needs to set up the hunt, which involves printing

clues, the map, scavenger list etc as instructed on page 4 and placing them

into envelopes which the teams open as the hunt progresses;

2. Introduction – The Hunt Leader reads an introduction to the teams, which

sets the scene and allows time for any questions – a copy of this is also in

the 1st envelope for reference use by the teams;

3. All the teams start at a location marked on the map. After which each team

will head to a different location;

4. The clues take the teams to various locations throughout Barcelona, and

require them to achieve certain things. They will earn points for achieving

these things;

5. Some envelopes include quizzes, puzzles, general knowledge questions etc –

the more they can answer – the more points they will get. They have answer

sheets on which to write their answers. There is far more than they could

achieve in the suggested 3 hours – therefore they must prioritise!

6. In the first envelope, they will find a scavenger list – they will earn points for

obtaining as many of these items as they can during the hunt without

spending any money. However, if you wish – you may give them a budget;

7. At the final location the hunt leader must check the scores and award the

winners as they see fit!

Time Limit

The hunt will last approximately 3 hours. This timing can of course be varied.

The Clues

We have tried very hard to ensure only one solution is possible for each clue….but even

we are surprised sometimes, so should any confusion occur, judge fairly! Also all

locations should be accessible – if not, at least all teams are in the same boat!



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Hunt Leader Preparation

In order to properly prepare, we recommend the leader work through the following:

1. Read through the instructions, and ensure you have a good understanding

of how it works;

2. Have sufficient pens / pencils etc and digital cameras (optional but

recommended) ready to hand out.

3. Print and prepare the Hunter Team Puzzle Answer Sheets and Hunter Team

Location Answer Sheet (print sufficient plus spare). On each, we have

included a space for the Team Captain and Team Name.

4. Print 3 copies of each puzzle clue (in high quality full colour) There are 24

numbered puzzle clues on 12 pages (i.e. 2 puzzles per page.)

5. Print 3 copies of the Einstein Clue.

6. Print 3 copies of the Scavenger List.

7. Print 3 copies of the Location Clues.

8. Print 3 copies of the Map(s) of Barcelona (2 pages)

9. Print 4 copies of the Introduction (one is to be read out loud at the start)

10. Make sure you have the Hunt Leader Puzzle Answer, Hunt Leader Location

Answer and Points Scored Sheets (for tallying scores at the end) printed and

ready for your use at the end (don’t peek!!) These are found in a separate file;

11. Have a prize or prizes ready.

12. Using the “Envelope Preparation Sheet”, prepare 3 sets of 10 envelopes, with

team names written on a set each as you wish. Number the envelopes 1

through 10 for each team.



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Envelope Preparation Sheet

You should have printed the following:

3 sets of Maps (2 pages each), 3 Scavenger Lists, 3 sets of location Clues (10 each), 3

sets of 12 puzzle clue sheets, 3 sets of Einstein Clues, 3 Hunter Team Puzzle Answer

Sheets, 3 Hunter Team Location Answer Sheets, 3 Instruction Sheets. Also print the

Hunt Leader Answer Sheets in the other file for the end of the hunt.

Prepare the 3 Sets of Team Envelopes as follows:

1. Write the team names on the 3 sets, and number each envelope in each set 1

through to 10. You should now have 3 sets of team envelopes with team

names and 10 numbers now on them;

2. Envelope 1 for all teams should include a copy of the Maps, Scavenger List,

Hunter Team Answer Sheets (2 per team) and Instructions Sheet. Do not seal

this yet!

3. Envelope 10 should have Location Clue J placed in it for all teams.

4. The Puzzle Clue Sheets are in 4 sets (Puzzles 1 to 6 (3 pages), 7 to 12, 13 to

18 and 19 to 24). Place one set in envelope 2 for all teams, one in envelope 5

for all teams, one in envelope 7 for all teams and one in envelope 9 for all

teams.

5. Place the Einstein Clue in envelope 3 for all teams.

6. The Location Clues A through I must be placed as follows:

Envelope Number Team 1 Team 2 Team 3

1 A D H

2 B E I

3 C F A

4 D G B

5 E H C

6 F I D

7 G A E

8 H B F

9 I C G

And remember, J goes into all envelopes marked ‘10’ and this will ensure all

teams finish at the same location.

7. Check the contents and then seal the envelopes, placing a rubber band

around them



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Running the Hunt

The hunt is about to begin, the teams are gathered together at the start point shown on

the map and await instructions. Follow this guideline:

1. Confirm the team names and members;

2. Read the introduction;

3. Hand out the envelopes, pens, cameras

4. Answer any questions;

5. Remind them this is a competitive game;

6. Send them on their way.

7. Meet up at the finish (Clue J)

8. Check scores using the ‘Points Scored Sheet’, together with the locations and

puzzle answer sheets.

9. Award winners



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Paris Treasure Hunt - Introduction

• You are in 3 teams – you should think of a team name;

• The aim of this hunt is to have fun AND score more points than any other team.

• The hunt will last 3 hours from the time we leave this location.

• Each Team will receive 10 sealed envelopes. These are numbered 1 through 10,

and must be opened in order, and ONLY when instructed throughout the hunt.

DO NOT OPEN THEM ALL NOW!

• You have a number of challenges for which you can earn your team points as

follows:

o Within some envelopes are quizzes, riddles, general knowledge and other

mind boggling bits and pieces. You need to try to answer as many of

these as you can, writing your answer on the answer sheet given to you –

these will be scored at the end.

o Within each envelope is a clue to a location in the City of Barcelona, and

a goal you must try to attain at that location – and always involving

taking at least one photograph using the camera, which is also used as

proof at the end of the hunt of your visit, and will score points.

o In the first envelope you will also find a scavenger list – during the hunt,

you must try to obtain as many of these as possible without spending

any money.

• Each of these challenges brings points – and you know what points make!

• You MUST stay in your teams at all times.

• There is a time limit.

• You must be ready at the allotted time and allotted place (as per the final

location clue in envelope J) at the end of the hunt to prove what you have

achieved (2 completed answer sheets, photos on the camera and scavenger

items.)

• You will no doubt have the opportunity at a number of cafes/bars to enjoy a

very quick tipple if you so wish!

• Work as a team, prioritize, allocate roles and have fun!

• We’ll add up the scores when we reach the end!



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Puzzle Clue 1

Rebus 1 (say what you see)

(Letter O)

Puzzle Clue 2

Riddle:

How can you physically stand behind your father, when he is standing

behind you?

(Letter Y)

12.00



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Puzzle Clue 3

Picture Puzzle

This image is only partially visible – can you work out what the object is?

(Letter P)

Puzzle Clue 4

Missing From the Pet List

Which common UK Pets are missing?

1 Dog

2 Cat

3 ########

4 ######

5 Budgie

6 Hamster

7 Other Birds

8 Tropical Fish

9 ###### ###

10 Canary

Order is NOT important

(Letter W)



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Puzzle Clue 5

General Knowledge

Biology - What % of Britain’s population are blood group type

AB?

Soaps - Who played Tiffany in Eastenders?

Books - Who wrote the novel ‘Smiley’s People’?

(Letter N)

Puzzle Clue 6

Rebus 2

(Letter C)



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Puzzle Clue 7

Rebus 1(say what you see)

(Letter O)

Puzzle Clue 8

Riddle:

How many of each species did Moses take into the Ark?

(Letter N)

PORTTAXUGAL



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Puzzle Clue 9

Picture Puzzle


(Letter N)

Puzzle Clue 10

Missing From the Boy List

UK’s Favourite Male Names

1 ####

2 Thomas

3 Joshua

4 Oliver

5 #####

6 James

7 #######

8 Samuel

9 Daniel

10 Charlie


(Letter T)



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Puzzle Clue 11

General Knowledge

Animals – In Australia, what type of animal is a Brumley?

Geography – Which seaport is at the head of the Shannon

estuary?

Food – Which nut like seed is produced by the tree Prunus

Amygdalus?

(Letter L)

Puzzle Clue 12

Rebus 2

(Letter N)



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Puzzle Clue 13


(Letter T)

Puzzle Clue 14

Riddle:

In Hawaii, if you drop a steel ball weighing five pounds

from a height of 45 inches, will it fall more rapidly through

water at 20 degrees Fahrenheit or water at 40 degrees

Fahrenheit? Or will it make no difference?

(Letter I)

S U I T



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Puzzle Clue 15

Picture Puzzle


(Letter M)

Puzzle Clue 16

Missing From the House List

Top House Names in the UK


(Letter I)

1 The Cottage

2 The Bungalow

3 #### Cottage

4 The Lodge

5 The C#### House

6 The School House

7 The White House

8 Woodlands

9 Hill Crest

10 The G####S



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Puzzle Clue 17

General Knowledge

Weights – How many ounces in a pound?

Places – On which Island is Albany Prison?

Movies – Which part did Laurence Olivier play in the

movie Spartacus?

(Letter A)

Puzzle Clue 18

Rebus 2

(Letter G)



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Puzzle Clue 19


(Letter I)

Stre ets

Puzzle Clue 20

Riddle:

A horse is tied to a five metre rope in front of an old

saloon. Six metres behind the horse is a bale of hay.

Without breaking his rope, the horse is able to eat the

hay whenever he chooses.

How is this possible?

(Letter S)



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Puzzle Clue 21

Picture Puzzle


(Letter A)

Puzzle Clue 22

Missing From the Tom List

Tom Cruise Movies

1 ####### ##########

2 Rain Man

3 ### ###

4 Jerry Maguire

5 ### ####

6 A Few Good Men

7 Interview with the Vampire

8 Days of Thunder

9 Cocktail

10 Born on the 4th of July


(Letter O)



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Puzzle Clue 23

General Knowledge

Kids Movies – The store “Al’s Toy Barn” features in

which 2000 movie?

Science – Which element composes 36% of the Earth?

Geography – What crop accounts for 75% of Cuba’s

exports?

(Letter K)

Puzzle Clue 24

Rebus 2

(Letter H)



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Einstein Puzzle!

Each horizontal and Vertical line

contains the jumbled letters of an

animal. Fins the 20 animals. Every letter

is used – but only once.

E A E B C B S A R E

T A F A L M E L M A

O E B A L M B N O M

R A O Y A Y H A P K

G L B L T S A A S K

B M E A A Z R N R A

A G U U J R A J U Y

I C A W G O O D N U

A Y L E K E H P N N

G O F L I O N L A O

Each animal scores you 2 points.



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Scavenger List (350 Points)

Find and bring back as many of these items as possible – DO NOT SPEND ANY MONEY:

Items (10 Points Each) Check

1. A ring pull

2. A Biro with Red Ink

3. A piece of cotton

4. The letter S

5. A used (posted) envelope

6. A flag

7. A Used Railway Ticket

8. A foreign coin

9. Something orange

10. A Piece of chalk

11. Something you can play musically

12. Copper

13. Red

14. Two used matches fused together

15. A funny sketch of your team drawn by a non member

16. A Bra (not one of yours!)

17. A hair from each member of the team

18. An insect

19. A perfect leaf

20. A piece of rubber

21. A copy of The Times

22. A 3 of hearts

23. A magic trick you can demonstrate at the end of the hunt

24. A song you will sing at the end of the hunt

25. A Ball

26. A piece of bread

27. A Stone

28. A Cross

29. A piece of sticky tape

30. Gold

BONUS 50 POINTS FOR COMPLETING THIS LIST



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Location Clue A

Take a look on the map

To discover this place

Where food’s bought and sold at many a pace

East of a street

Named from Israeli fame

Unscramble this anagram to find it’s name.

A Quadratic Beer Mole

Discover this Location, and go there

Supplementary Challenge

Can you find the item shown in the picture above in this location? What Saint is

mentioned immediately below it?

Photograph the location to prove your visit.

Write the name and address of the location on your Location Answer Sheet

Complete the Supplementary Clue, and note it down on your Location Answer Sheet

ONLY OPEN THE NEXT ENVELOPE WHEN

YOU ARRIVE AT THIS LOCATION



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Location Clue B

Find a place to eat

Quite famous it is in Spain

The clue is in the pictures

And the answer should be plain

Not quite straight Spanish Language

A mix of French perhaps?

Discover this Location, and go there.


Whose first public exhibition was held here in 1901?








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Location Clue C

An Alternative to Gaudi

So don’t think to head there

A central place of worship

For Barcas’ everywhere

East of Saint Augusti

And West of Augusti Vell


In the missing part of the picture is a star…..how many points does it have?








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Location Clue D

Not too near the sea?


Can you discover who were buried here in 1714?

SPECIAL NOTE: FINDING THIS LOCATION WILL ACHIEVE 30 POINTS








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Location Clue E

Between where you’ll see lots of old these

And another where you’ll examine exhibits like these

You’ll find another where you’ll see lots of these!

Go here!


Can you name the 5 buildings that make up this landmark?








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Location Clue F

N A T R M O

E F E I J A

M A D L R N

M A J O U O

A A T T N C

Remove and unscramble the rest and go there:

A well known word for a bullfighter


Who painted the famous murals if you enter the building from Placa de Sant Jaume?








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Location Clue G

From Poble Sec

To Sant Pere

No we do not want to go there.

From Hospital Santa Cru

To Museu de Cera

Not there either!

BUT X marks where you DO want go!


Who occupied the building after the civil war?








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Location Clue H

Add an old lady

To a good old Cuppa

Then a shortened Willow

Finish with Rodney’s brother

And finally head bugs?

U


What is the word game for November 2007?








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Location Clue I

Ramblas?


Created by who?








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Location Clue J

Coffee or drinks with the group

Is what waits for you at the end

But make sure you’ve scavenged all that you can

And found the answers to the clues and anagrams

Then head to this place in Las Ramblas

Where tea and coffee flow aplenty and are drunken down

Where we’ll meet and count scores (lets hope lots and lots)

And see which team is best, and who are the clots

In Café de l’Opera you’ll find a place to relax

Coffee is brewing - so you’d best make tracks

We hope you’ve enjoyed this hunt we’ve prepared

We’ve tried to give a good time as much as we dared

We’re sure the rest of your time will be fine

So thank you for enjoying from all at Quests Online






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Hunter Team Puzzle Answer Sheet

Team Name: Team Captain:

Write the 24 Letters found on the 24 clues in these boxes, and then unravel them to form 3 words – we have

included clues below……:

Part One Answers to Anagrams (10 Points each):

Word 1 is………………………………………… (Clue - Game)

Word 2 is………………………………………… (Clue –Wood Cutter)

Word 3 is………………………………………… (Clue –Pastime)

Part One Answers to Puzzles (5 Points per answer)

Clue Type Hunt Leader

Check

Rebus 1 1 7 13 19

Riddle 2 8 14 20

Picture Clue 3 9 15 21

Missing

From The

List

4 10 16 22

Gen.

Knowledge

5 11 17 23

Rebus 2

6 12 18 24



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Hunter Team Locations Answer Sheet

Team Name Team Captain

As you find each location – make a note of the place, and the photo you have taken or

write the answer/note down the supplementary challenge.

LOCATION

LETTER

NAME OF THE

LOCATION POINTS

AVAILABLE SUPPLEMENTARY

CHALLENGE POINTS

AVAILABLE

A 10 10

B 10 10

C 10 10

D 30 10

E 10 10

F 10 10

G 10 10

H 10 10

I 10 10

J 10 10



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