Fortunes of the Flatiron District Scavenger Hunt

Description

Experience an exhilarating team building adventure from Madison Square Park to Union Square, with plenty of hidden treasures along the way!

Join us for the Fortunes of the Flatiron District scavenger hunt, where you’ll race through the dynamic streets and parks of this renowned neighborhood, solving intriguing clues that lead to fascinating landmarks. From Madison Square Park to Union Square, uncover both historic and contemporary gems! Savor the culinary offerings at Eataly and dive into Hogwarts trivia at the Harry Potter store! This neighborhood is perfect for your team building escapade!

The Flatiron District, named after the iconic triangular Flatiron Building, boasts a rich history. Once a swamp and potters’ field in colonial times, it has evolved from a commercial and manufacturing hub to a thriving residential area. Gather your teams and prepare for an adventure!

Starting at the statue of William Seward in Madison Square Park, you’ll race against time and competing teams to:

• Meet American Civil War hero David Glasgow Farragut and crack his codes. Explore the many other monuments and features of Madison Square Park.
• Sneak into the iconic New York Life and Metropolitan Life Buildings, marveling at their stunning architecture and artwork.
• Navigate the halls of Eataly and uncover fun facts about cheese!
• Examine the famous Flatiron Building, learning about its historic past and present conditions.
• Wander through the Harry Potter Store and cast spells on your teammates! Remember, it’s “leviOsa,” not “levioSA!”
• Stroll down Broadway, discovering historic spots like Old Town Bar – a haunted pub with lively bartenders.
• Scout Union Square for captivating sidewalk plaques that reveal the history of this renowned park.
• And much more!

Even lifelong New Yorkers will be amazed at how much they can learn! Visitors will gain a hands-on experience that a tour simply can’t provide.

Our Fortunes of the Flatiron District scavenger hunt is a game of strategy, collaboration, and communication, where teams work together to solve clues, complete the puzzle first, and outwit their opponents to win. Ready for the challenge? Let’s go!

How it works: We organize, staff, and fully manage all our scavenger hunts. You just show up and dive into an epic competition! Our staff facilitates the entire event in person, guiding and judging the competition.

To book a hunt, select a date, time, and number of participants. We’ll send you a booking confirmation and invoice. Once finalized, you’re on the calendar! We’ll stay in touch to answer questions and accommodate any special requests.

Before the hunt (usually a day or two prior), our staff will contact your group leader to confirm details and address any logistical questions.

On the day of your hunt: We’ll be in place at the designated time and location before your arrival. Whether your group arrives all at once or trickles in, we’ll help gather everyone and get participants settled.

When we’re ready to start, we’ll capture everyone’s attention and form teams of 4 to 6 participants. You can pre-arrange teams if you prefer.

The Introduction: After forming the teams, we’ll give a brief speech explaining the hunt rules. This is a competition between your teams! One team will emerge victorious. Who will it be?!

• Teams must stay together – no splitting up.
• Bold words in the clues indicate where to look.
• The hunt has a 2-hour maximum runtime, but teams can finish early if they’re ready.
• Teams must strategize and plot their own course.
• Clues don’t need to be followed in numerical order – read ahead for surprises!
• Several photo/video challenges must be completed with team phones for points. We review these during scoring.
• The team with the most points wins. In case of a tie, order of arrival determines the winner.
• Don’t forget the phrase puzzle on the last page – it’s crucial for winning!
• Avoid Googling answers – it’s not a winning strategy!

We’ll distribute clues, a clipboard, and a pen to each team. The race is on!

Teams will read, discuss, and strategize on how to begin and where to go first. Taking time upfront to plan is key to success.

This hunt is a fantastic team building exercise as participants work together to solve our clues. We’re always available for hints and support if needed.

Teams will search high and low for answers, exploring fixtures, items, and elements worthy of discovery. You’ll see the essence of New York City through this hunt. Don’t linger too long on any one clue – aim for the highest score and a quick finish!

As the hunt concludes, teams meet our staff at the designated ending location.

We’ll take a few minutes to tally the scores, then announce the winners. Bragging rights are always the best prize, but you can also provide additional rewards. We can text results if needed, but prefer live announcements!

Afterward, we’ll be available to answer questions or address any challenges about the clues. We can handle it!