The ScavengersTreasure hunt in Widnes
Walk Widnes with your phone, solve riddles at real landmarks and dodge the tanks on the map. Free, with 51 clues and more added every week.
The clues in Widnes
51 clues at real, public places:
- 39 photo clues at landmarks, statues and buildings
- 2 blue plaque clues
- 6 riddles
- 4 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 Widnes again and again.
Areas to explore
Widnes is split into 3 walking areas, each with its own clues:
- Ditton
- Farnworth
- Town Centre
Good to know
Is there a treasure hunt in Widnes?
Yes. The Scavengers has 51 clues at real places in Widnes. 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 Widnes?
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 Widnes?
Yes, the game is free and has no adverts. Schools, clubs and companies can run their own Widnes 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.