The Scavengers

Treasure hunt in Liverpool

Walk Liverpool with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 1,270 clues and more added every week.

The clues in Liverpool

1,270 clues at real, public places:

  • 908 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
  • 61 blue plaque clues
  • 52 riddles
  • 249 clues you answer from what you read at the spot (dates, names, inscriptions)

Every hunt is different: the game picks clues around where you start, so you can play Liverpool again and again.

Areas to explore

Liverpool is split into 10 walking areas, each with its own clues:

  • The Royal Albert Dock & the waterfront
  • The Baltic Triangle
  • Calderstones Park
  • Castle Street & the Town Hall
  • Hope Street & the two cathedrals
  • St George's Hall & Lime Street
  • The Pier Head & the Three Graces
  • Bold Street & the Ropewalks
  • Sefton Park & the Palm House
  • Stanley Dock & the northern docks

Good to know

Is there a treasure hunt in Liverpool?

Yes. The Scavengers has 1,270 clues at real places in Liverpool. Open the game on your phone there and it builds a hunt from where you stand: riddles, photo clues and puzzles, with the General telling you about each place.

What can we do with kids in Liverpool?

A family treasure hunt on foot: pick the Relaxed level and 30 or 45 minutes, and the clues stay close together. It's free, needs no preparation, and children 10 and over play with an adult (younger ones join in on a grown-up's phone).

Is it free to play in Liverpool?

Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Liverpool hunt as a Custom Game, from £25.

See also: the families guide · how it works · all cities

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