San
Francisco Treasure Hunts is the premier creator of team-building treasure
hunts in the San Francisco Bay Area.“Makes you feel like Karl Malden running through Chinatown trying to catch a kidnapper or short circuit a bomb plot.”
Treasure Hunter Andrew Lewis, Snowflakes Edge
We are the original designers of clue-based treasure hunts that teach effective collaboration, communication and decision-making skills. Since 1988, we have created urban sleuthing adventures for more than 20,000 enthusiastic participants. Our award-winning events emphasize team-building, collaborative problem solving and creative thinking, and showcase the secret treasure spots of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
San Francisco Treasure Hunts founder Jayson Wechter is a former journalist and personnel manager, an amateur historian and a human resources investigator and consultant who draws on his professional experiences to produce intellectually challenging treasure hunts for corporate team-building, social events and tour groups.
Our Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt is the largest and most popular treasure hunt of its kind in the United States. Its inventive clues and unique, little-known treasure spots draw thousands of spirited participants who return year after year for this exhilarating, fun-filled event. Our events are scavenger hunts for information found at unique locations (many connected with San Francisco’s colorful history and culture) rather than for particular objects. They require brainwork and ingenuity, as teams solve clues or puzzles leading to the secret treasure spots of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
The next Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt will be on Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco CA Jayson Wechter's SF Chinese New year Treasure Hunt is the largest benefit treasure hunt in the United States, held on the night of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade. Treasure hunting teams have four hours to solve sixteen clues leading them to obscure landmarks, forgotten architectural delights and vestiges of San Francisco's colorful past. Players can come with a team already organized, or can join like-minded hunters at the event; it's a great way to make new friends.
20 Feb 2013:
CNYTH in the SF Gate: Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt
CNYTH in the SF Examiner: Bay Area Gumshoes Getting Ready...
From SFGate.com, Feb 26 2010: Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt master clues in
In The clue master takes it down to Chinatown, The Feb. 25th, 2010 SF Bay Guardian asks, “Do you have what it takes to match wits with Jayson Wechter?”
Read about the man behind SF Treasure Hunts in a Special to The SF Examiner from February 21, 2010:
Credo: Private investigator and treasure hunter Jayson Wechter
The Golden Gate [X]Press posted an article and multimedia piece on the 2008 CNYTH. Read and comment...
We're a "Gem of the City" according to Flavor Pill!
We can bring the same team-building challenges and excitement to customized hunts for corporate and private clients.
Clues, Strategy, & Thinking Outside the Box
Corporate Treasure Hunts
Customized team building treasure hunts for corporations, training sessions,
employee orientations and celebrations. Hunts available in the San Francisco
Bay Area, or nationwide. Inquire...
Hunts for Social Events
Treasure Hunts for social gatherings, meetings and tour groups. It's a unique
way to discover San Francisco's hidden treasures!
The Chinese New Year
Treasure Hunt
The largest benefit treasure hunt in the United States, held on the night
of San Francisco's Chinese New Year Parade
