Meeting up with friends can easily become the same thing every time, often because no one has time to plan something else. A group activity doesn't have to involve a major outing or a complicated schedule. Start with a location and a goal. A mystery hunt gives you something to do along the way and something to talk about when you sit down afterward. Here is a simple way to get the group together.
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Make the invitation concrete
Write more than just that you should come up with something. Suggest a day, a city, and that you want to solve a mystery outdoors. Also mention that the activity involves walking, reading, and group tasks. That way, everyone can make an informed decision.
Let the group speak up about their needs regarding walking distance, terrain, or pace before you choose a game. It is easier to plan well from the start than to try to solve practical problems in the middle of the experience. The booklets need to be ordered in time so that they are available when you meet.
Choose a location that is easy to meet at
You can play in Gamla stan, in Haga, in central Örebro, or in Wadköping. Choose primarily based on where the group can meet without a complicated journey. A local outing can be just as fun as a weekend in another city.
Check the product's starting point and share it with everyone. Meeting at the right start, instead of at a cafe on the other side of the area, saves both time and confusion. Then read the introduction together before you set off.
Keep the groups small enough for everyone to see
If there are many of you, it is difficult for everyone to read the same task at the same time. It is better to split into smaller groups with your own booklets than to have some people stand at the back without hearing the story. See the current product information for guidance on the number of participants per booklet.
Within each group, you can take turns reading, following the map, and writing down ideas. Let everyone say their theory before you try an answer in the Archive. You do not need to make the day a competition just because you are going in several groups.
Plan a common meeting point afterward
Decide where you will meet when everyone is finished, preferably with a time buffer so that no one has to rush through the last part. During the break, you can compare which task was the trickiest and when you started suspecting the right person. Food and drinks are purchased separately.
Bring booklets, charged phones, and preferably pens. In case of rain, the paper needs protection, and in really bad weather, you may need to change the day. If you want to make a more organized version for colleagues, there is a guide to teambuilding for a small team. For four people, our setup for a double date also works.
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Choose the city you want to visit for concrete ideas and planning. The guides distinguish free excursion suggestions from the separately purchased mystery; always check the product's current delivery information before you plan to play.
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Frequently asked questions
Does one of the friends need to know the solution in advance?
No. You can solve the mystery together without anyone reading the answer key first. The booklet and the Archive guide the group through the tasks.
How do we make sure everyone participates in the group activity?
Make sure everyone can see the material, share information aloud, and take turns reading or following the map. For larger groups, several groups with their own booklets may be more suitable.
What needs to be arranged before we meet?
The right booklet needs to have arrived. Decide who will bring it, where you will meet, and which phone with internet access you will use. Arrange food and other activities separately.
How do we choose an activity that the group of friends actually wants to do?
Check if everyone wants to walk, read, and discuss the tasks. Choose a plan that the group has a shared interest in, rather than letting one person decide a surprise for everyone.
How do we choose a location when the friends live in different places?
Start with a city that everyone can reasonably get to and check the travel arrangements before you buy. Then choose the right mystery for the location and decide who will be responsible for the booklet.
What do we do if we come up with different theories about the culprit?
Let everyone link their theory to the information you have found. Distinguish between facts and assumptions, and compare the suggestions together before providing an answer according to the instructions.
