The Willow Glen Neighborhood Treasure Hunt is a team-based, app-driven experience designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a relaxed outdoor setting. This event is ideal for corporate teams, community groups, social organizations, and private parties seeking a structured yet fun group activity in San Jose, California.
The experience is powered by an augmented reality mobile app that delivers location-based clues, interactive puzzles, and creative photo and video challenges. The app-driven format adds a modern, game-like layer to the exploration while keeping the focus on teamwork, strategy, and shared fun. Participants use their own smartphones to access clues and
The Willow Glen Neighborhood Treasure Hunt is a team-based, app-driven experience designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills in a relaxed outdoor setting. This event is ideal for corporate teams, community groups, social organizations, and private parties seeking a structured yet fun group activity in San Jose, California.
The experience is powered by an augmented reality mobile app that delivers location-based clues, interactive puzzles, and creative photo and video challenges. The app-driven format adds a modern, game-like layer to the exploration while keeping the focus on teamwork, strategy, and shared fun. Participants use their own smartphones to access clues and submit answers, with the app providing real-time scoring and leaderboard updates.
What’s included:
- Augmented reality mobile app with location-based clues and puzzles
- Interactive photo and video challenges
- Real-time scoring and leaderboard functionality
- Professional facilitator to host and run the event and in-app guidance
- Access to a walkable, curated route through Willow Glen
- Support for multiple teams competing simultaneously
Service area: San Jose, California, specifically the Willow Glen neighborhood. The treasure hunt covers an interesting and walkable portion of Willow Glen, making it easy for teams to explore tree-lined streets, local landmarks, and community spots while staying engaged throughout the event.
Event types served: Corporate team-building outings, community group gatherings, social club events, birthday parties, family reunions, school and university groups, and nonprofit organization activities. The format is designed to accommodate groups of 10 or more participants, as the structure supports multiple teams and maximizes interaction.
Unique features: The treasure hunt runs on a fully facilitated basis, with a professional facilitator on site to guide the experience. The app provides all instructions, clues, and scoring, so organizers can focus on participation. The augmented reality component adds an immersive layer that distinguishes this experience from traditional scavenger hunts.
Duration and capacity: The experience is designed to last approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on group pace. Groups of 10 or more are recommended to fully leverage the competitive, multi-team format. The route is fully walkable and accessible, with no special equipment required beyond a smartphone with the app installed.
Why choose this service: Combining flexibility, modern technology, and meaningful team-building outcomes, this treasure hunt offers an easy-to-run and memorable group activity. It turns teamwork into an enjoyable neighborhood adventure that strengthens bonds, encourages creative problem-solving, and provides a shared sense of accomplishment. The location in Willow Glen adds charm and local flavor, making the experience both productive and enjoyable.
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Customizable augmented reality: every hunt runs on an augmented-reality (AR) app, and the AR experience can be tailored to your company goals, team interests, or event theme.
Please note: customization requests (such as tailoring the augmented-reality experience to your company goals, team, or theme) must be submitted at least two weeks before your event date so the app can be prepared in time.
24 years, Bay Area based: with 24 years of experience designing live scavenger hunts and roots in the San Francisco Bay Area, every route is built by people who know these destinations firsthand.
Prize included: the winning team takes home a real [contact removed] gift card.
