Buyer guide · Ages 4 to 12+
Printable treasure hunts for kids
Aimee Studio has 9 printable treasure hunts for kids, from $8.99 to $14.99. Hunts for ages 4 to 7 use picture clues, so children who can't read yet can play. Hunts for ages 8 and up use rhyming riddles, and the 12+ hunt uses secret codes. Each is a PDF you print, hide around the house or classroom, and play in 30 minutes to 2.5 hours.
Looking for escape rooms & mysteries for kids 9–12?
Quick picks
Ages 8+ (riddles)Pirate Treasure Hunt: 26 Rhyming RiddlesAges 8+ · 1+ · about 2 hours · $10.99
Ages 8–12 (coded clues)Grumbleberry's Christmas Treasure HuntAges 8–12 · 1–6 · 2–2.5 hours · $14.99
Non-readers (picture clues)Nutmeg's Lost Gift TagsAges 4–7 · 1–6 · 30–45 min · $8.99
Older kids (secret codes)Pirate Treasure Hunt: 32 Secret CodesAges 12+ · 1+ · about 2 hours · $11.99
Shortest huntWizard Treasure HuntAges 4–7 · 1–6 · about 30 min · $9.99
By occasion
Pirate birthday party treasure hunt
Three pirate hunts, one per reading level: Pirate Treasure Hunt: 16 Picture Clues (ages 4–7, 16 picture clues, about 90 min, $9.99) for kids who can't read yet, Pirate Treasure Hunt: 26 Rhyming Riddles (ages 8+, 26 riddle cards, about 2 hours, $10.99), and Pirate Treasure Hunt: 32 Secret Codes (ages 12+, 32 coded clues, about 2 hours, $11.99). For a party with mixed ages, print two levels and let older kids run their own trail.
Christmas Eve or Christmas morning treasure hunt
Nutmeg's Lost Gift Tags (ages 4–7, 12 picture clues, 30–45 min, $8.99) suits preschoolers and early readers; the last clue can lead to stockings or a present. Grumbleberry's Christmas Treasure Hunt (ages 8–12, 28 coded clues, 2–2.5 hours, $14.99) is a longer coded hunt for 8 to 12 year olds. Siblings of different ages can each play their own hunt on the same morning.
Thanksgiving kids' table activity
Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt with Tilly Turkey (ages 4–7, 8 picture puzzles + 12 clue cards, about 50 min, $8.99) keeps 4 to 7 year olds busy while the turkey rests. Hide the clues before guests arrive; an older cousin can lead it so the adults stay at the table.
Class party or preschool group
Wizard Treasure Hunt (ages 4–7, 8 picture puzzles, about 30 min, $9.99) is the shortest hunt, which fits a classroom party slot. For a class, split into teams of 4 to 6 and print one set per team.
Halloween treasure hunt for little kids
Halloween Treasure Hunt with Boo the Ghost (ages 4–7, 12 picture clues + 6 puzzles, about 45 min, $9.99) and Nibbles' Candy Chase (ages 4–7, 18 picture clues, 45–75 min, $9.99) both use picture clues for ages 4 to 7.
Free treasure hunt to try first
Teddy's Picnic Hunt is free: six picture clues for ages 4 to 7 on one page, printed straight from games.aimeestudio.info/free-printable-treasure-hunt-for-kids, no sign-up.
All 9 compared
| Game | Type | Ages | Players | Time | Clues / rounds | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutmeg's Lost Gift Tags | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | 1–6 | 30–45 min | 12 picture clues | $8.99 |
| Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt with Tilly Turkey | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | — | about 50 min | 8 picture puzzles + 12 clue cards | $8.99 |
| Nibbles' Candy Chase | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | 1–6 | 45–75 min | 18 picture clues | $9.99 |
| Pirate Treasure Hunt: 16 Picture Clues | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | 1+ | about 90 min | 16 picture clues | $9.99 |
| Halloween Treasure Hunt with Boo the Ghost | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | 1–6 | about 45 min | 12 picture clues + 6 puzzles | $9.99 |
| Wizard Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | 4–7 | 1–6 | about 30 min | 8 picture puzzles | $9.99 |
| Pirate Treasure Hunt: 26 Rhyming Riddles | Treasure hunt | 8+ | 1+ | about 2 hours | 26 riddle cards | $10.99 |
| Grumbleberry's Christmas Treasure Hunt | Treasure hunt | 8–12 | 1–6 | 2–2.5 hours | 28 coded clues | $14.99 |
| Pirate Treasure Hunt: 32 Secret Codes | Treasure hunt | 12+ | 1+ | about 2 hours | 32 coded clues | $11.99 |
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How to choose
- Reading level
- Ages 4 to 7: picture clues, no reading needed. Ages 8 and up: rhyming riddles. Ages 12 and up: codes to crack before each hiding place.
- Indoors
- Clues point to everyday places in a home, such as the fridge, a bed or the bathtub, so the hunt works on a rainy day.
- Party or classroom
- Hunts marked 1+ players work for one child or a whole group. For a large group, split into teams and print one set per team.
- Setup
- Print the clues, then hide each one where the clue before it points. Most parents need 10 to 15 minutes.
In each game
- Nutmeg's Lost Gift Tags (Christmas, ages 4–7): Nutmeg the reindeer sneezed Santa's gift tags off the sleigh; kids follow 12 no-reading picture puzzles around the home to find them.
- Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt with Tilly Turkey (Thanksgiving, ages 4–7): Help Tilly Turkey get her tail feathers back with picture puzzles, then follow 12 clues to the lost Feast Basket.
- Nibbles' Candy Chase (Halloween, ages 4–7): Hungry little ghost Nibbles hid your Halloween candy bucket; kids follow 18 picture clues around the house to find it.
- Pirate Treasure Hunt: 16 Picture Clues (ages 4–7): Silly parrot Captain Squawkbeard forgot where he hid his treasure; kids follow 16 picture cards room to room collecting gold coins.
- Halloween Treasure Hunt with Boo the Ghost (Halloween, ages 4–7): Boo the ghost sneezed and his Halloween candy scattered; kids follow 12 picture clues around the house to find it.
- Wizard Treasure Hunt (ages 4–7): Little wizard Pip's wand zipped away and turned wizard hats into rubber ducks; kids follow picture clues to bring it home.
- Pirate Treasure Hunt: 26 Rhyming Riddles (ages 8+): Captain Squawkbeard hid his treasure behind rhyming riddles; kids solve 26 indoor and outdoor clues, then crack the Captain's Vault.
- Grumbleberry's Christmas Treasure Hunt (Christmas, ages 8–12): Sneaky snow gnome Grumbleberry hid the family's Christmas present; kids crack 28 coded clues room by room to find it.
- Pirate Treasure Hunt: 32 Secret Codes (ages 12+): Crack 32 coded clues and open Captain Squawkbeard's vault before rival One-Eyed Gull, who stole a copy of the Codebook.
Questions
Is there a free printable treasure hunt for kids?
Yes. Teddy's Picnic Hunt is free: six picture clues for ages 4 to 7, printed straight from games.aimeestudio.info/free-printable-treasure-hunt-for-kids with no sign-up. The paid hunts below are longer, with a story and more clues.
What is a printable treasure hunt?
A printable treasure hunt is a set of clue cards you print and hide around the house. Each clue leads to the next hiding place, and the last one leads to a prize you choose.
Is there a treasure hunt for kids who can't read?
Yes. The hunts for ages 4 to 7 use picture clues, so pre-readers can follow them with little help.
What is a good treasure hunt for 8 to 12 year olds?
The riddle and code hunts are written for ages 8 and up and 12 and up; the Christmas treasure hunt is written for ages 8 to 12.
Does it include an answer key?
Each hunt includes setup notes for the grown-up who hides the clues; the Etsy listing shows exactly what is in the file.
Can I use it for a birthday party?
Yes. Print one set per team for a party. One purchase covers your own household or one group.