Run the round

How to play Mystery List

Step 1

Solve hidden categories and find proof items inside the boundary.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

Solve hidden categories and find proof items inside the boundary. Hidden Decoy subtracts 1 point for one tempting but wrong category. Format: Hidden categories.

Example: Solve hidden categories and find proof items inside the boundary.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Leaving boundaries or proof rules unclear. Review them before the first clue.

Safety: Keep teams together where needed, avoid traffic, water, restricted or private areas, and never require risky climbing or retrieval.

Best for

Who it fits

4-16 who want a 10-40 min round.

Energy

Pace

Medium

Board Scavenger Hunt

Category Clue Trail

Best for 4-16 who want a 10-40 min round.

Players 4-16

Time 10-40 min

Gear Clue or item list, boundaries, timer, and check-in method

Space Clearly bounded indoor or outdoor search area

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Scavenger Hunt Board and tell the group the activity is Mystery List.

Twist it

Variations to try

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

Mystery List also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Hangout games Office break games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Mystery List from Studboards. Solve hidden categories and find proof items inside the boundary. Fits: Players: 4-16 | Time: 10-40 min | Gear: Clue or item list, boundaries, timer, and check-in method Safety: Keep teams together where needed, avoid traffic, water, restricted or private areas, and never require risky climbing or retrieval. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/scavenger-hunt/scavenger-hunt-mystery-list.html

Mystery List

Quick start.