Run the round

How to play Campfire Clue Chase

Step 1

A clue-solving sprint with a clear boundary for campsite groups and cabin nights.

Step 2

Judge the campfire result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the campfire setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

A clue-solving sprint with a clear boundary for campsite groups and cabin nights. Hints cost one point but keep the round moving. Skip any rule that moves people toward fire, roads, water, or wildlife. Format: Clue chase.

Example: A clue-solving sprint with a clear boundary for campsite groups and cabin nights.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Ignoring changing outdoor conditions. Shorten or stop the campfire round when the space changes.

Safety: Check weather and surfaces, keep clear of traffic, fire, deep water, and bystanders, and use sun, hydration, and supervision precautions.

Best for

Who it fits

3-16 who want a 10-30 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Camping + Campfire

Category Campfire Stories

Best for 3-16 who want a 10-30 min round.

Players 3-16

Time 10-30 min

Gear Campsite-safe prompts or soft props, light, and score note

Space Established campsite or supervised campfire seating area

Energy Low

Setup Start from Camping + Campfire Board and tell the group the activity is Campfire Clue Chase.

Twist it

Variations to try

Poolside mode: give non-swimmers a scorekeeper, DJ, host, or judge role.
Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Campfire Clue Chase also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Pool party games Quick 10-minute games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Campfire Clue Chase from Studboards. A clue-solving sprint with a clear boundary for campsite groups and cabin nights. Fits: Players: 3-16 | Time: 10-30 min | Gear: Campsite-safe prompts or soft props, light, and score note Safety: Check weather and surfaces, keep clear of traffic, fire, deep water, and bystanders, and use sun, hydration, and supervision precautions. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/camping-campfire/camping-campfire-campfire-clue-chase.html

Campfire Clue Chase

Quick start.