A Christmas present scavenger hunt for every age
Make the big gift unforgettable this year. Peppermint Trail is a printable Christmas present scavenger hunt with riddle clue cards that lead your hunter from spot to spot until they find a hidden gift. Instead of tearing off wrapping paper in two seconds, they get twenty minutes of reading, running, guessing and laughing, and you get the best reaction of the morning.
Every hunt is already written for you, with an answer key that shows exactly where each card goes. Pick a hunt, print, cut, hide the cards in reverse order and hand over card 1. That’s it.
What’s included
- 6 ready-made hunts (60 clue cards), each with a parent answer key, hunt-day tips and a swap tip
- Little Elf Picture Hunt (ages 3-6): big pictures and three easy words, so no reading is needed
- Jingle Rhymes Easy-Reader Hunt (ages 5-8): short rhymes with a picture hint on every card
- Level Up Teen Riddle Hunt (ages 11-17): tricky riddles about phones, Wi-Fi, hoodies and snacks
- Merry Mastermind Adult Riddle Hunt: witty grown-up riddles for a partner, parent or friend
- Frosty Trail Outdoor & Garage Hunt (ages 7+): mailbox, yard and garage, great for bikes and sleds
- The Last Present Christmas Morning Hunt (all ages): a “final gift” trail that starts from a small box under the tree
- Mix-and-match Clue Library: 32 hiding spots (fridge, freezer, oven, dryer, washer, bathtub, tree, stocking, mailbox, car and more), each with a kids rhyme card with a picture and a riddle card for teens and adults (64 cards)
- 12 fillable blank cards: type-in clue cards, start cards with the hunter’s name, picture/photo clue cards and lined handwriting cards
- Parent setup sheet with a fillable checklist
- Fillable hiding-order planner and answer key (15 rows with tick boxes)
- 8 hint cards such as Hot & Cold, Room Reveal and First Letter
- 4 “You found it!” finale cards (kids, teens, adults and Christmas morning)
- 2 gift card holders with corner slits for a standard-size gift card
- 2 clue trackers: hunters color an ornament for every clue they find
- User Guide (DOCX) with setup steps, customization ideas, troubleshooting and FAQ
Why this printable scavenger hunt is different
No more “where did I hide card 7?”
The most common problem with a gift hunt is the order. Every Peppermint Trail hunt has an answer key built around one simple golden rule: each card hides where the card before it points. A “Hidden” tick box for every card and a fillable planner for custom hunts mean nothing gets mixed up.
Clues that fit your home
Ready-made clues sometimes mention a spot you don’t have. Each answer key includes a swap tip, and the Clue Library lets you replace any card with one of 32 other hiding spots, so the hunt fits your house, apartment or grandparents’ place.
Real age levels
Little ones get pictures, early readers get gentle rhymes with picture hints, and teens and adults get proper riddles with no give-away illustrations. Siblings can even hunt the same spots using the kids card and the riddle card for that spot.
Premium, ink-friendly design
The cards use a classic peppermint palette of forest green, poppy red and soft cream with crisp outlines, candy-stripe borders and original illustrations. They look festive on the table and in photos while keeping ink use sensible.
How it works
- Pick a hunt, or choose 5-15 spots from the Clue Library.
- Print and cut. Print at 100% on cardstock or plain paper and cut along the dashed lines (four cards per page).
- Plan the order with the answer key or the fillable planner.
- Hide backwards, starting with the gift and a “You found it!” card.
- Hand over card 1 and enjoy the chase. Keep the hint cards in your pocket.
Use it for
- The big gift on Christmas morning, such as a bike, game console or puppy bed
- A gift card or money gift that deserves more excitement than an envelope
- A partner’s or parent’s present, using the adult riddle hunt
- Christmas Eve fun while you wait for Santa
- Holiday parties, cousins’ sleepovers or a classroom activity
- Advent weekends, by spreading several mini hunts across December
File formats and requirements
- 2 PDF files: US Letter (8.5 x 11 in) and A4, 51 pages each, with embedded fonts and safe print margins
- Fillable fields (blank cards, start cards, planner, setup sheet, finale cards, gift card holders, trackers and clue numbers) work in the free Adobe Acrobat Reader on Windows, Mac, iPad and Android. You can also print everything and write by hand.
- Clickable contents page and bookmarks
- User Guide: Microsoft Word .docx (tested in LibreOffice Writer)
- Any home printer. Cardstock (65-110 lb / 160-250 gsm) recommended.
Customization
Write your own clues on the fillable cards, add the hunter’s name to a start card, glue a family photo onto a picture card, or mix ready-made cards with library cards. The ready-made clue cards are fixed artwork so they always print cleanly; personal wording goes on the blank cards.
Digital download
This is an instant digital download. No physical item will be shipped. After purchase, download the files from your Taskdale account or the order email and print as many copies as you need for personal use.
FAQ
What ages is this Christmas scavenger hunt for?
Ages 3 and up. There are separate hunts for ages 3-6, 5-8, teens and adults, plus an all-ages outdoor hunt and a Christmas morning hunt.
Can I edit the clues?
The 60 ready-made cards and 64 library cards are fixed. Use the 12 fillable and lined blank cards to write any clue you like.
How long does setup take?
About 10-15 minutes for an 8-card hunt and around 20 minutes for a 12-card hunt, including cutting.
Do I need special software?
No. Any PDF viewer prints the files. To type into the fillable fields, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Is A4 included?
Yes. You get separate US Letter and A4 files with the same content.
Can I reuse it next year?
Yes. Print it again and choose a different hunt or library mix each Christmas.
Can I use it in my classroom?
Yes, for a single classroom or non-commercial gathering you run. See the license below.
License
Personal use only. You may print unlimited copies for your own family, friends and personal events, and for one classroom or non-commercial gathering you run. You may not resell, share, upload or distribute the digital files, or sell printed copies. © Taskdale.
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