THE TOP 20 Ohio Scavenger Hunts (UPDATED 2026)

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

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Columbus Crusade Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $20

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Dayton OH

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Dayton. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.

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Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Dayton OH

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

(4)

from $15

Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Columbus, OH by Operation City Quest

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $10

Special Offer

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

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Amazing Akron, OH Scavenger Hunt

Explore The City: Discover the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in person, hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more. Photo Challenges and Activities: Each person will have an interactive role and will receive texted photo challenges and fun activities to enjoy with the rest of the group. Earn points for the best photos! This scavenger hunt is app-led, allowing you to start at any time without the need for a tour guide or reservation.

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Astounding Scavenger Hunt in A German Village

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

3.5

from $15

Turns city exploration into an unforgettable, interactive game! What makes it unique is the blend of mobile technology and personal support: Your Virtual Lifeline: Every team gets a live host via in-app chat. This Remote Guide provides hints and offers real-time assistance, ensuring a smooth, frustration-free experience that automated apps can't match. Challenge-Based Discovery: The hunt runs on your smartphone, delivering clues as cryptic riddles and fun photo challenges. Earn points by submitting your evidence directly through the app. Flexible Structure: The adventure is divided into three Quests, providing clear objectives. You set your own route and pace; there is no strict timer. The Scoreboard: A live Leaderboard drives friendly competition, encouraging your team to strategically solve puzzles and maximize your score! This is the perfect blend of puzzle-solving, competitive scoring, and supported exploring.

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Downtown Scavenger Hunt in Columbus

2 hoursFree Cancellation

1.0

from $10

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Dayton by Zombie Scavengers

Zombie Scavengers in Dayton challenges your team to survive a zombie apocalypse! The game instructs you to find a variety of items to survive the apocalypse anywhere in the city you'd like via an app. Get points for finding survival items (in any order you want) and participating in exciting zombie themed tasks. Plan your survival adventure carefully in order to get the most points to survive! A remote host will be following along (virtually) and help if you need it via chat. Come survive with us in Dayton today!

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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Dayton by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $20

Per group

Outdoor Escape Room in Cleveland - Playhouse Square

One part scavenger hunt, one part escape room, and one part urban crawl. Can you escape your city? Search for real-world clues, solve puzzles, and discover your city with an experience you will never forget! Follow the storyline around town as you find clues and use them to crack codes. Then enter solutions on the app to find out where to go next. Clues can be anywhere - murals, statues, landmarks, and more! Plan on about two hours of playtime, depending on your experience level and how much time you spend exploring along the way. Difficulty level is adjustable - take as many or as few hints as you’d like! Bookings made a week or more in advance receive their kit in the mail. Last-minute bookings pick it up at the start point on the day of the adventure - exact location sent after booking.

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Outdoor Escape Room in Cleveland - Playhouse Square

from $75

Zombie Scavengers hunt stands out by blending real-world urban exploration with an exciting zombie apocalypse narrative. Its uniqueness lies in the complete player freedom; unlike standard hunts, you get to choose your own route and the order of tasks across the city, making it a strategic exercise. The immersive experience is powered by an app that tracks your survival points from finding supplies and completing fun, themed photo/video challenges. Crucially, it includes a remote survival guide who assists you via chat, and your score is compared in real-time on a national leaderboard, turning your local adventure into a country-wide competition.

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App-Led Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Sandusky, OH

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $20

Per group

Unique Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati

Zombie Scavengers hunt stands out by blending real-world urban exploration with an exciting zombie apocalypse narrative. Its uniqueness lies in the complete player freedom; unlike standard hunts, you get to choose your own route and the order of tasks across the city, making it a strategic exercise. The immersive experience is powered by an app that tracks your survival points from finding supplies and completing fun, themed photo/video challenges. Crucially, it includes a remote survival guide who assists you via chat, and your score is compared in real-time on a national leaderboard, turning your local adventure into a country-wide competition.

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Unique Zombie Survival Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $20

Per group

Cincinnati City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks

2 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

(1)

from $10

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati by 3Quest Challenge

3Quest Challenge of Cincinnati is a great way to see the city in a fun way! You'll use an app on your phone to submit photos of items you find around the city. The items will be given to you in riddle form. Get points for finding the items, as well as completing fun challenges as well! The items and challenges will be arranged in 3 different quests. Complete the quests, in order, to finish 3Quest Challenge! Try setting a time limit of 2 hours for yourself to make the game even more intense and see if you can do all 3 quests in the given time! During the game, you'll have a remote guide that will chat with you during the game in case you need anything! Let's see if you can do all 3 quests in Cincinnati today!

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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Cincinnati by 3Quest Challenge

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $10

Amazing Scavenger Hunt in Cleveland City Center

"Dive into adventure with us, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With us, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? We make every day an adventure!"

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt in Cleveland City Center

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.0

from $15

Awesome Bar Hunt: Get Your Drink on in Dayton

2 hours

1.0

(1)

from $12

Cleveland City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by 3Quest Challenge

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $10

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Cleveland by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

2.5

from $20

Per group

Participate in a Fun Scavenger Hunt in Cleveland by Crazy Dash

2 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(2)

from $10

Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Akron by Zombie Scavengers

What makes Zombie Scavengers unique is its sophisticated use of technology to create a flexible, competitive experience. It's an entirely self-guided, app-driven mission where your goal is to survive a virtual apocalypse by strategically finding survival items in your city. The hunt is dynamic, offering a variety of tasks, from photo-taking evidence of supplies to answering zombie trivia, all while earning points. Your team benefits from on-demand virtual support from a remote host, and the national score-tracking adds an exhilarating, competitive layer, pushing you to outwit other "colonies" across the country.

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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Akron by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

2.5

from $20

Per group

Scavenger Hunt in Columbus by Zombie Scavengers

1 hourFree Cancellation

from $20

Per group

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt in Ohio State

Dive into adventure, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! Every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? make every day an adventure!

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Astonishing Scavenger Hunt in Ohio State

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $15

Combine a walking tour with an Amazing Race-style adventure on this unique scavenger hunt in Columbus. Using your phone as a guide, solve clues and complete challenges as you learn about the city. Explore famous landmarks and hidden gems, including the Capitol grounds, war memorials, historic theaters, and famous hotels. This type of tour allows you to set your own pace to play, starting and stopping as you please.

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Columbus Scavenger Hunt Adventure

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

5.0

(1)

from $49

Per group

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Columbus by Crazy Dash

Explore Columbus with Crazy Dash! Our scavenger hunt app allows you to explore the city to find items and perform tasks for points. Items can be found in any order you'd like. Check the rankings during your game to see your score and compare it to others around the country! All Crazy Dash scavenger hunts have a remote host that will chat with you during the game. Crazy Dash is our most laid-back scavenger hunt! Take your time and wander Columbus with us today!

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Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Columbus by Crazy Dash

2 hoursFree Cancellation

2.0

(1)

from $10

Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: BGSU Campus Adventure

"Dive into adventure with us, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, our Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With us, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s roam and make every day an adventure!"

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Astonishing Scavenger Hunt: BGSU Campus Adventure

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

from $15

Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

Embark on an engaging scavenger hunt through the historic streets of Cincinnati, Ohio! Explore the quaint and beautiful historic downtown. See the historic sights like the Cincinnati Music Hall, Cincinnati Reds Hall Of Fame And Museum, Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains, amazing views on the Ohio River, and much more. Explore and see the many unique shops, restaurants and and sights. Go at your own pace and see the best of what Cincinnati has to offer. Ready to discover Cincinnati in a whole new way? Let the adventure begin!

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Cincinnati Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game

3 hoursFree Cancellation

from $25

Price varies by group size

Top Ohio Scavenger Hunts

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Top Attractions in Ohio

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

West Side Market

Arcade Cleveland (Crystal Palace)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

A Christmas Story House

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

West Side Market

Arcade Cleveland (Crystal Palace)

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

A Christmas Story House

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

West Side Market

Arcade Cleveland (Crystal Palace)