The Scavengers

Treasure hunt in Newtownards

Walk Newtownards with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 20 clues and more added every week.

The clues in Newtownards

20 clues at real, public places:

  • 15 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
  • 1 blue plaque clues
  • 2 riddles
  • 2 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 Newtownards again and again.

Good to know

Is there a treasure hunt in Newtownards?

Yes. The Scavengers has 20 clues at real places in Newtownards. 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 Newtownards?

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 Newtownards?

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

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

Free to play, no adverts. Works in the browser of any phone, with location on. No account needed.