The ScavengersTreasure hunt in Whitby
Walk Whitby with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 209 clues and more added every week.
The clues in Whitby
209 clues at real, public places:
- 131 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
- 15 blue plaque clues
- 3 riddles
- 60 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 Whitby again and again.
Good to know
Is there a treasure hunt in Whitby?
Yes. The Scavengers has 209 clues at real places in Whitby. 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 Whitby?
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 Whitby?
Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Whitby 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.