How to run a virtual scavenger hunt

A virtual scavenger hunt is simple: the host calls out an item, everyone leaves their desk to find something that matches, and the first person back on camera wins the round. Go Fetch handles the timer, the order people come back in, and the scoreboard, so the host only has to judge.

1. Create a game. Pick every player for themselves, or split into 2 to 5 teams.
2. Share your screen on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, and drop the 5-letter code in the chat.
3. Start an item. Players find it, hold it up to the camera, and tap Holding it up. There is no clock, and you can skip an item any time.
4. Check each find on camera. Tap Counts, or Keep looking to send them back to search. The first find that counts wins, and the next item starts automatically.

Tips for a great virtual scavenger hunt

• Play as many items as you like. A couple of rounds works as a warm-up, and more makes a full session.
• Mix quick finds with creative ones. The creative ones get the best stories.
• Ask each round's winner to explain their item. That is where the laughs are.
• Split big groups into 3 to 5 teams, so everyone stays in the game.

Frequently asked questions