5 Ways Small Businesses Are Using Scavenger Hunts (That Actually Drive Results) Scavenger hunts aren't just for kids' birthday parties. A growing number of small businesses are using them as a low-cost, high-engagement format for everything from employee onboarding to customer acquisition. Here's a breakdown of what's actually working: **1. Employee onboarding** New hires learn the office, the team, and company culture faster when it's gamified. A short scavenger hunt on day one — find the fire exits, meet the accountant, locate the coffee machine, find where old project files are stored — turns a boring orientation checklist into something memorable. Takes about 30 minutes to set up and runs itself. **2. Customer loyalty and retention** Some local businesses run seasonal scavenger hunts where customers collect clues across visits or locations to unlock a discount or prize. It drives repeat visits and creates word-of-mouth. Works especially well for retail, food & beverage, and local tourism. **3.…