What happens if I can't find an item on the list?

If you can't find an item, you take a penalty drink and then either skip that item or keep searching while everyone else moves on. It's up to the group whether to enforce a time limit per item.

Can you use the same item for multiple list entries?

No, each item on the scavenger list must be unique. Trying to reuse an item results in a penalty drink and disqualification of that item from your list.

What happens when someone finishes the list first?

The first player or team to complete the list assigns two penalty drinks to any player or team that's still searching. They also earn bragging rights as the game's winner.

What happens if no one finishes the list?

If no one completes the entire scavenger list, the player or team with the most items wins and assigns one penalty drink per missing item to a losing player of their choice.

Nature Scavenger - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Nature Scavenger is a drinking game in the Outdoor Games category for 4-20 players that takes about 15-30 min with a easy difficulty level.

Find items in nature

Equipment Needed

Outdoor supplies
Drinks

Setup

Find a large outdoor space like a park, yard, or wooded area with plenty of natural objects (leaves, rocks, sticks, etc.). Create a scavenger list with 10-15 specific items players must find, such as 'a red leaf,' 'a smooth stone,' or 'something shaped like a heart.' Provide each player or team with a cup or bottle of their chosen drink to use during penalties or success assignments.

How to Play Nature Scavenger

Set up the game according to basic rules
Players take turns or play simultaneously
Penalties result in drinking
Success means assigning drinks
Continue until winner emerges
Loser faces final penalty
Winner earns bragging rights
Adjust rules as needed for your group

Tips & Strategies

Strategize around your surroundings,if you're in a park with lots of trees, search higher for unique objects like oddly shaped branches. Stick in pairs or small teams to cover more ground faster, and assign roles like 'spotter' and 'picker' to avoid wasting time. If you find an item quickly, assign drinks to players lagging behind to distract them and slow their progress. Keep your drink with you at all times,forgetting it means automatic penalty drinks.

Variations

Timed Chaos: Set a 10-minute timer, and players must find as many items as possible before time runs out,any unfinished items result in double penalty drinks. 2. Reverse Scavenger: Instead of finding items, players must hide one item from the list, and others have to locate it within 2 minutes; if no one finds it, the hider assigns drinks. 3. Team Sabotage: Allow teams to 'steal' found items from other teams if they can sneak them away without being caught,caught thieves drink as punishment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I can't find an item on the list?: If you can't find an item, you take a penalty drink and then either skip that item or keep searching while everyone else moves on. It's up to the group whether to enforce a time limit per item.
Can you use the same item for multiple list entries?: No, each item on the scavenger list must be unique. Trying to reuse an item results in a penalty drink and disqualification of that item from your list.
What happens when someone finishes the list first?: The first player or team to complete the list assigns two penalty drinks to any player or team that's still searching. They also earn bragging rights as the game's winner.
What happens if no one finishes the list?: If no one completes the entire scavenger list, the player or team with the most items wins and assigns one penalty drink per missing item to a losing player of their choice.

Players: 4-20 | Duration: 15-30 min | Difficulty: easy

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