Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts

Watson definitely deserves a few more reviews!
The first Watson adventure I did was a Valentine’s Day themed one at the MFA. The theme was naked people, but the competitors were clothed. My guy and I were teamed up with some strangers. I’m fine with that, but if you like to keep to your own, then make sure you bring 4 – 6 people. The host of the event was friendly and high energy and did a great job. The questions were right in the sweet spot: they didn’t insult you, but didn’t make you feel like a dum-​dum either. Anyway, our team won, so obviously I became a fan.
The next adventure I did was in NYC at the National History Museum– this was one even better because we felt like kids running around that enormous place. We even convinced one of our group – a working actress and dear friend– to apply to be one of the adventure leaders to make cash on the side. And now she is!
A good time had by all.

I loved this adventure. My friend and I wanted to learn more about Cambridge but rather than wander aimlessly, we thought a walking tour with a twist would entertain us.
This was perfect. We met our competition and the administrator of the hunt in a small park in Harvard Square. We were given a list of questions and told to be back in two hours.
We all had the same questions but started at different points along the route so we did not follow each other. That was perfect. We took our time. Restaurants are part of the clues so we had to buy food and eat it and take pictures of each answer we found.
As one would expect, we found a lot more than we planned… An all underwear frat party in full swing and two brides on their way to slaughter… Um… I mean the alter. So beautiful.
The writer of the clues is witty and incorporates some deep Cambridge history into the game. Impossible not to. It’s practically the oldest city in the country.
Spending time and having lunch in Harvard yard was a highlight for me. Just being surrounded by such history and brilliance was awe striking.
Many people loved seeing us trying to find our answers and wanted to join us on our quest it seemed. We loved talking with them and a few did really help us. Oops. I think we cheated.
It is something I look forward to doing again. Put it on your bucket list for sure.