Hunt Games vs Egg Hunts vs Geocaching: Which Fits Your Family?

All three are treasure hunts, but they fit different families. An egg hunt is seasonal and quick. Geocaching is an outdoor, app-based hobby for older children. A hunt game sits in between: 100 reusable numbered figures you can hide anywhere, indoors or out, for ages 3 and up.

Here is how they compare, so you can pick the right one.

What is the difference between a hunt game, an egg hunt and geocaching?

A hunt game uses 100 small numbered figures you hide and find, again and again. An egg hunt hides eggs or treats once, usually at Easter. Geocaching uses a phone app to find hidden containers outdoors. The table below sums it up.

Feature	Hunt game	Egg hunt	Geocaching
Best ages	3 and up	2 and up	8 and up
Indoor or outdoor	Both	Both	Outdoor
Reusable	Yes, 100 pieces	Rarely	Yes
Phone or app	No	No	Yes
Cost to start	€19.99 once	Low, per event	Free app, travel
Setup time	About 10 minutes	10 to 20 minutes	Varies

Which is best for young children aged 3 to 6?

A hunt game or an egg hunt. Both work indoors, need no phone, and let you hide things at eye level for small children. Geocaching is better saved for age 8 and up, since it needs an app, reading and longer walks. With a hunt game you control how hard it is, so it grows with the child.

Which one works indoors on a rainy day?

A hunt game is the easiest to run indoors. You hide the 100 figures around a room or two, hand out the 4 tracking sheets, and the game is ready. Egg hunts also work inside, but the treats do not last. Geocaching is an outdoor activity, so it is not a rainy-day option. See our how to play guide for indoor ideas.

Which is cheapest to run again and again?

A hunt game, because it is reusable. One set is €19.99 and you can play it hundreds of times. Egg hunts cost a little each time you buy treats. Geocaching is free once you have a phone, but it depends on travelling to new spots. For repeat play at home, the hunt game is the lowest cost per game.

How many players can each one handle?

A single hunt game of 100 pieces suits about 8 to 10 children, and the 4 tracking sheets let you run up to four teams. For a bigger group, two sets or the 300-piece Mega Hunt Pack cover 20 to 25 players. Egg hunts scale with how many eggs you fill, which takes time to prepare. Geocaching is usually a small-group or family activity, since everyone crowds around one phone. If you often host larger groups, the hunt game is the simplest to size up.

Do you need a phone or an app?

Only geocaching needs a phone and an app. Hunt games and egg hunts are fully screen-free, which is part of why parents like them. A hunt game needs nothing but the set and a space.

Can you combine them?

Yes. Many families use the numbered figures inside an egg hunt, hiding a figure with each egg, or run a geocaching-style hunt in the garden using the figures as the prizes. Because the pieces are small and reusable, they mix well with games you already play.

Where do hunt games fit best?

They fit families who want a reusable, screen-free hunt they can run any day of the year. Browse the full range in our hunt games collection. Each set is printed in the EU and ships in 1 business day.