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Version: 1.1.4

Clues

Clues are essential elements of any hunt in Backyard Hunt, acting as steps that guide players through the game. Understanding how to create, use, and modify clues is key to crafting an engaging and successful hunt.

What is a Clue?​

A clue in Backyard Hunt consists of several components that define its role in the game:

  • Clue Task: This is the primary component of the clue, which includes a task that players must solve to "unlock" or move past the clue. Detailed information about clue tasks will be available in a separate section of the help documentation.
  • Clue Hint: For Treasure Hunts, a clue hint provides guidance on where the clue is hidden, aiding players in locating it. In contrast, for Scavenger Hunts, since the location does not matter, there are no hints and players find clues at random.

Using and Modifying Clues​

Users have the flexibility to either download pre-existing hunts, which come with attached clues, or create entirely new custom hunts:

  • Pre-existing Hunts: Download and use Treasure or Scavenger hunts with ready-made clues.
  • Custom Hunts: Create new hunts and add as many custom clues as desired.

Creating Clues​

When adding new clues, users can choose to build them completely from scratch or use presets to simplify the process:

  • Custom Build: Fully customize every aspect of the clue.
  • Presets: Select content from our predefined, curated categories for each task type.

Managing Hints​

For hints associated with clues:

  • Typed Hints: Directly type out where the clue is hidden for one-time use.
  • Location List: Choose from global locations and your custom location hints. This includes both pre-made locations and personalized hints you've created in Settings.
  • Custom Location Hints: Create and manage your own location descriptions that perfectly match your environment. These appear in the location list alongside global options.
  • QR Code Reuse: If you select the same location as previously used, you can reuse already printed QR codes, maintaining stability across games.

Special Clue Type: The Final Clue​

  • Final Clue in Treasure Hunts: This is a unique type of clue, applicable only in Treasure Hunts. It is always the last clue and leads players to the actual treasure or reward. All Treasure Hunts must include exactly one final clue.

By leveraging the flexibility and tools provided in the Clues section, users can craft personalized and dynamic hunts that provide endless fun and challenge for all participants.

For more information on how to create and manage clues, see the Clue Tasks and Hunts documentation. To learn about creating personalized location hints, visit the Custom Hints guide.