Why our Hunts are Paper-Based (yes, actual paper)
In a world where your fridge talks to your phone and your watch tells you to breathe, we’ve done something radical. We’ve gone old-school.
Our clue hunts are proudly paper-based — printed, folded, and ready for real-world adventure. No apps. No downloads. No spinning loading wheels of doom.
Just puzzles, people, and paper. Oh and a pen - but you have to provide that.
Because You Deserve a Break From Screens
Look, we love technology as much as the next person — but do we need it on every walk, day out, and loo break?
Our clue hunts are designed to make you look up, not down. Well, sometime down, depends where the clue is really. To actually see the beautiful architecture, the weird statues, and that cat watching you suspiciously from a window.
With a paper booklet in your hand, you can put your phone in your pocket and rediscover what faces look like when they’re not lit by a blue glow.
“It was so nice not staring at my phone for once — even if I did have to use my brain instead.”
— Probably someone solving Clue 7 in Canterbury
Paper = Teamwork
Something magical happens when you share a physical booklet: everyone huddles in, points at clues, argues about answers, and accidentally smudges the map with a coffee cup.
That’s teamwork.
There’s no “Who’s got the app?” or “Wait, my phone’s dead!” drama. Just you, your gang, and a trail of puzzles leading you around a city like a band of joyful detectives.
Even better our patented gold-elastic-loop-binding-technology-TM (disclaimer: not actually patented or trademarked) means that pages can be disassembled and reassembled at will. Spread that workload.
And let’s be honest — trying to pinch-zoom a clue on your phone while walking into a lamppost isn’t a good look. Trust us.
You Think Better on Paper (Science Says So)
True story: writing things down actually helps your brain remember and process information. So when you jot, doodle, or scribble your answers, you’re not just solving puzzles — you’re flexing your mental muscles.
We like to think of our clue hunts as a gym session for your brain, but without the sweating or Lycra.
Plus, there’s something incredibly satisfying about circling the right answer in pen. Try doing that on an app without accidentally closing it.
Adventures Belong Outdoors, Not Online
We want you to wander, wonder, and occasionally say “Aha!” in public.
That’s why our clue hunts don’t need GPS, Wi-Fi, or a 5G signal (which, let’s face it, you won’t have anyway once you step into a medieval alley).
Our trails are lovingly designed to get you exploring real places: historic cathedrals, riverside paths, cobbled streets, and all the best ice cream / pub / toilet (delete as applicable) stops along the way.
No buffering. No pop-ups. Just you, your clues, and the great outdoors.
Because Paper Is Personal
Every crease, coffee stain, and scribbled note tells a story.
When you’ve finished your Clue Hunt, you don’t just have memories — you’ve got a souvenir of your adventure (or battle scars of victory, depending). Something you can stick on the fridge, wave proudly at friends, or file away for your inevitable victory scrapbook.
Try doing that with an app. (“Look, honey, a screenshot of a loading bar!”)
Paper gives your adventure character. It’s real, tangible, and wonderfully imperfect — just like the best days out.
Classic Is Cool Again
Sure, everything’s digital now. But that just makes analogue cooler.
Vinyl’s back. Film cameras are trendy. Board games are booming. And our clue hunts? They’re part of the rebellion.
There’s something undeniably satisfying about holding your adventure in your hands — a little booklet of mystery, mischief, and mental gymnastics.
So while everyone else is swiping, tapping, and buffering, you’ll be out there — exploring, laughing, and getting a bit lost in the best way possible.
In Short: Paper Wins
Our clue hunts are paper-based because:
They bring people together.
They keep you present.
They make you think, laugh, and explore.
And most importantly — they’re more fun.
So go ahead: put your phone on silent, grab a pen, and start your next offline adventure.
You might just remember what it feels like to have a real conversation mid-puzzle.
Ready to Join the Paper Rebellion?
Explore our full range of paper-based clue hunts across the UK — from ancient cathedrals to riverside riddles.