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Q&A: “Can I make money designing unique scavenger hunts?”

Could your love of puzzles turn into a creative business? In this episode, we explore the world of interactive scavenger hunts—and how people are making real money designing them.

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Episode 3100

Some side hustles start with a spreadsheet. Others begin with a notebook full of clues, riddles, and storylines that only your most curious friends would dare to solve. That’s where we find Dominic from Richmond, a puzzle enthusiast who’s created scavenger hunts for fun—but now wonders if it could become something more.

He’s not talking about escape rooms or corporate murder mystery kits. He’s dreaming of mobile, story-driven scavenger hunts people can do outdoors or at events, on their own time. Think urban adventures, themed puzzles, or interactive experiences people could download and follow like a guided quest.

So is there a market for this kind of thing? Yes—and we’ll look at a couple examples of people who’ve made it work, along with the steps Dominic can take to get started.

"Hello team, this is Dominic calling in from Richmond, Virginia. I’m a puzzle lover and have always enjoyed creating scavenger hunts for my friends. Lately, I’ve been wondering if there’s a business idea hidden in there—like designing interactive scavenger hunts or mystery adventures that people could do in their cities, at parties, or even for corporate team-building. I know there are escape rooms and murder mystery kits out there, but I’m more interested in something mobile and story-driven—like self-guided scavenger hunts people can do at their own pace. Is there a market for this? And if so, where would I even begin?"

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