Metal Detecting Treasure Game
A square is set up on a lawn or meadow, using white stakes to mark the perimeter
of the 'stage' (area) within which the treasure is located.
Up to 5 people can use the metal detectors at the same time. Although it is common
for groups to do the treasure-hunting in pairs - thus allowing up to 10 people to
particpate in one game.
The first group enters the 'stage' with a compass, metal detector and spade. Facing
Magnetic North they exit stage left, following a trail, which eventually leads to the
digging area (marked off with white stakes), within which they discover other metal
finds.
Participants then write down on the provided guessing sheet the location of the four
objects, which are named, but have to give the exact location of each. The game can be repeated for up to 4 other teams, often being sent off in different directions from the 'stage'.
The winning group is the team that correctly guesses the exact location for the items. One of which is a cachet of coins, which is then allowed to be dug up by them and fairly distributed amongst the winning team.
WHERE?
This quest for hidden treasure can be done in any outdoor environment with soft ground.
The minimum area required for this game is approximately 25 metres x 50 metres. The bigger the area the better - a small meadow would be ideal.
NB: The digging is kept to a minimum, so that the premises are kept tidy, while the digging area is decided upon with the consent of the ground staff.
