A backyard game made for the space outside your door
Build a backyard scavenger hunt children can start together
Choose outdoor objects that fit your backyard or outdoor space, add the players and print individual illustrated sheets for a casual search, timed challenge or race.
Create my scavenger hunt
A backyard scavenger hunt gives children a defined outdoor area without the complexity of a public route. Choose objects that are already present and safe to find, then give every player a named checklist that can be completed in any order.
Use the game for a birthday, family afternoon or outdoor break. The host controls the selected objects, boundary and proof rule, so the list can focus on pointing out or showing approved finds rather than picking plants or disturbing wildlife.
Make it work
Prepare a backyard hunt that respects the space
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Mark the exact boundary
Keep gates, drives, roads, sheds, tools, water and neighbouring property outside the game area.
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Choose available outdoor objects
Check each selected item is present in enough places or can be fairly found by every player before printing.
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Leave nature where it belongs
Use point, spot or photograph rules for plants and natural features. Do not require children to pick, pull or handle wildlife.
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Bring everyone back to one finish
Use the organizer’s master to confirm finds and bonus points before declaring the hunt complete.
Practical ideas
Backyard-hunt rules worth saying out loud
- Stay inside the shown boundary for the entire game.
- Do not open sheds, gates, vehicles, bins or storage.
- Do not pick plants or touch insects and other wildlife.
- Walk, rather than run, on slippery, uneven or crowded surfaces.
- Return to the organizer when the sheet is complete.
Start free or build the full hunt
Try a complete five-object hunt for two players free. The full £4.99 / $4.99 / CA$4.99 hunt supports 6–50 objects, up to six players, five custom text items and one revision within 24 hours.
Create my scavenger huntHelpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What should children find in a backyard scavenger hunt?
Choose safe, recognisable outdoor objects inside the boundary. Cluefetti offers a 50-object outdoor catalogue, but the host decides which entries suit the specific space.
Should children collect natural items?
No collection is required. Use spot, point or photograph rules when removing or handling natural items would damage the space or disturb wildlife.
Can I call it a backyard scavenger hunt?
Yes. Garden and backyard describe the same intended home-outdoor use here; market wording can differ while the game format stays the same.
Is a race suitable in a garden?
Only when the surface, layout, supervision and players make speed safe. Casual or timed play is often easier to control outdoors.
Can I start with a free backyard hunt?
Yes. Select five outdoor objects and up to two players free. The full 4.99 version supports 6–50 objects and up to six players.
Ready when you are
Make the list. Print the sheets. Start the hunt.
Choose the objects and players now. Cluefetti turns them into a polished printable pack and emails your private seven-day download link.