What happens if a team can't complete a task?

If a task is skipped or incomplete, the team faces a drink penalty, such as everyone on the team doing a shot or finishing their current drink before moving on.

How do you verify completed tasks?

Each team must provide photo or video evidence for every task completed. The designated judge or host reviews the submissions at the end of the crawl to award points.

What kind of tasks are allowed?

Tasks should be fun and bar-appropriate, such as 'Take a photo with a dog in the bar,' 'Order the most expensive drink,' or 'Find a group of strangers to join for one round of drinks.'

How do you handle ties?

If two or more teams are tied in points at the end, a sudden-death task is issued,for example, 'Find a staff member with a tattoo and take a photo with them.' First team to complete wins.

Scavenger Hunt Crawl - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Scavenger Hunt Crawl is a drinking game in the Team Games category for 6-30 players that takes about 2-4 hours with a medium difficulty level.

Bar crawl with scavenger challenges

Equipment Needed

Task list
Camera
Bars
Drinks

Setup

Split players into evenly-sized teams of 3-6. Prepare a task list with at least 10 challenges, making sure each one is doable in a bar setting (e.g., 'Take a photo with a bartender,' 'Sing karaoke,' 'Find someone wearing a band shirt'). Print copies of the list for each team. Assign one person per team to track completed tasks with a smartphone camera or a digital checklist app.

How to Play Scavenger Hunt Crawl

Create task list for bars
Teams must complete at each bar
Photo/video proof required
Incomplete = drink penalty
Creative tasks encouraged
Most points wins
Time limit overall
Epic team adventure

Tips & Strategies

Choose bars with a mix of vibes,for example, one with live music, one with games like pool, and one quieter dive. Be specific in challenges like 'Shot a round of pool with a stranger' instead of vague tasks. If a task requires interaction with strangers, designate one team member to do the talking to avoid confusion or interruptions. Always double-check photo or video proof before leaving a bar, since redoing the task means losing time.

Variations

Photo-Only Edition: All challenges must be documented with a photo instead of video, removing tasks that require audio or movement.. Speed Round Crawl: Halve the total game time and reduce the number of bars and tasks to match, encouraging quicker pacing and rapid decisions.. Wildcard Tasks: Add secret 'wildcard' tasks that teams can complete at any bar for bonus points, like 'Drink a drink with an umbrella in it' or 'Find someone to arm wrestle'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a team can't complete a task?: If a task is skipped or incomplete, the team faces a drink penalty, such as everyone on the team doing a shot or finishing their current drink before moving on.
How do you verify completed tasks?: Each team must provide photo or video evidence for every task completed. The designated judge or host reviews the submissions at the end of the crawl to award points.
What kind of tasks are allowed?: Tasks should be fun and bar-appropriate, such as 'Take a photo with a dog in the bar,' 'Order the most expensive drink,' or 'Find a group of strangers to join for one round of drinks.'
How do you handle ties?: If two or more teams are tied in points at the end, a sudden-death task is issued,for example, 'Find a staff member with a tattoo and take a photo with them.' First team to complete wins.

Players: 6-30 | Duration: 2-4 hours | Difficulty: medium

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