The ScavengersTreasure hunt in Sheffield
Walk Sheffield with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 407 clues and more added every week.
The clues in Sheffield
407 clues at real, public places:
- 300 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
- 22 blue plaque clues
- 14 riddles
- 71 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 Sheffield again and again.
Areas to explore
Sheffield is split into 9 walking areas, each with its own clues:
- The Botanical Gardens & Ecclesall Road
- The Cathedral & Fargate
- Division Street & Devonshire Green
- Endcliffe Park & the Porter valley
- Kelham Island & the riverside
- The Peace Gardens & the Town Hall
- The station & Sheaf Square
- Weston Park & the University
- Victoria Quays & the canal
Good to know
Is there a treasure hunt in Sheffield?
Yes. The Scavengers has 407 clues at real places in Sheffield. 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 Sheffield?
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 Sheffield?
Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Sheffield 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.