Marfa Scavenger Hunt: Interactive Game with Live Remote Host

Solve clues, accept wacky challenges, and race teams across the country from Marfa.

A two-hour interactive scavenger hunt in Marfa pairs you with a live remote host who guides you by phone as you walk or drive to curated checkpoints around town, solve clues, complete creative challenges, and text photos of your progress. The game alternates between indoor and outdoor locations, includes bonus challenges, and lets you compete on a national leaderboard regardless of whether other teams are hunting in your city that day. Family and dog friendly, with wheelchair accessibility and suitable for all fitness levels.

The experience

You start at a scenic local spot and receive your digital quest from a live, interactive remote host who stays with you throughout the hunt via phone or WhatsApp. From there, you're on your own to navigate to a variety of carefully curated locations across Marfa: walking or driving between checkpoints as you work through clues, accept wacky challenges, and step outside your comfort zone. The game mixes indoor and outdoor stops, so you'll move between different kinds of spaces and experiences. You text photos to your host as you complete each challenge, and they cheer you on, answer questions, and help you stay on track.

The hunt is designed to uncover hidden gems and local secrets most visitors miss. You might interact with locals to solve a clue, interpret art and history in creative ways, or discover unusual oddities tucked around town. Bonus challenges pop up along the way, and the surprises keep coming at every turn. Because you're working with a live guide rather than an app alone, you get real-time feedback and encouragement, not just a checklist to tick off. The whole experience is built around making memories and laughing, not just collecting points.

Your score lands you on an international leaderboard, and you can race teams in other cities even if nobody else in Marfa signed up that day. The hunt can be extended for free if you want to keep playing. You'll need one fully charged smartphone per team with GPS, data, and the ability to send and receive texts, photos and videos. A domestic phone number or WhatsApp account is required so your host can reach you. If you have an international number or run into technical issues, you can switch to WhatsApp or email before your hunt starts.

What’s included

• Digital scavenger hunt document.
• live interactive remote host guiding you by phone throughout.
• leaderboard standing on the international rankings.
• option to extend the hunt for free.
• future company alumni discounts.

Options for this experience

3 options

11amGuide in English · 11:00

2pmGuide in English · 14:00

Private hunt for up to 10 guestsGuide in English · 11:00 and 14:00

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (3 and older) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Alley Kat Adventures

Is this one for you?Choose the 11am or 2pm departure based on your schedule, or book the private hunt if you're bringing a group of up to 10 and want the experience tailored to your team. The live host means you're never stuck on a clue or unsure what to do next: real-time guidance turns the game into a conversation with someone who knows Marfa's hidden corners.

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Top questions

What time does the Marfa scavenger hunt start?

The hunt runs at 11am or 2pm depending on which time slot you choose at checkout, or you can book a private hunt for a group of up to 10 guests.

Do I need a car to do this scavenger hunt in Marfa?

You can walk or drive between checkpoints. The hunt is designed to work either way. Public transportation options are available nearby if you prefer not to drive.

Can I bring my dog on the Marfa scavenger hunt?

Yes, the hunt is dog friendly. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the game is wheelchair accessible.

How does the live remote host help during the hunt?

Your host communicates with you by phone or WhatsApp throughout the two hours, answering questions, providing hints when you get stuck, and cheering you on as you text photos of completed challenges. They're there to assist and encourage you in real time, not just monitor your progress.

What happens if I have an international phone number?

If you have an international number or encounter technical issues, you can complete the hunt using WhatsApp or email instead. Let the company know through a booking-platform message before your hunt so they can set up the right contact method.

Can I extend the hunt if I'm having too much fun to stop?

Yes, you can extend the hunt for free if you want to keep playing and exploring Marfa beyond the standard two hours.