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Princess & Knights scavenger hunt for kids

A rhyming princess & knights treasure hunt for ages 3–7. Read the story, hide the clues around the house and let the knights & princesses follow the trail to the crown jewel. Here are free clues to start with, and a printable version with your child’s name and your own hiding spots.

Make a personalized Princess & Knights hunt

Start with the story

Read this out loud before the first clue. It turns “go find some cards” into a mission.

A Royal Proclamation

Hear ye, hear ye, Knights & Princesses!

By order of the King and Queen, a royal quest has begun! Our playful pet dragon, Sparkle, flew through the castle this morning and scattered the Crown Jewels all over the kingdom.

Sparkle left behind eight royal decrees. Each one has a rhyming riddle that tells you where the next jewel is hiding.

A true knight or princess is brave, kind, and helps their friends. Work together, follow every clue, and restore the Crown Jewels to the royal court!

The first royal decree is attached. Long live the quest!

By royal decree,
The King and Queen

5 free rhyming clues

Write each riddle on a card and hide it at the answer to the clue before it. The first clue goes in the kids’ hands after the story.

  1. Clue 1

    Where do the jackets hang out on a hook?
    Open the closet and take a quick look!

    Answer: Coat Closet. Hide it: In a coat pocket inside the closet.

  2. Clue 2

    Brush, brush, brush till your teeth are so bright,
    Check by the sink where you brush every night!

    Answer: Bathroom Sink. Hide it: Next to the toothbrushes.

  3. Clue 3

    Who’s that smiling right back at you?
    Check by the mirror, you’ll see something new!

    Answer: Mirror. Hide it: Taped to the corner of a mirror.

  4. Clue 4

    Climb up the ladder, then WHEEE, down you go!
    Check by the slide, it’s the fastest I know!

    Answer: Slide. Hide it: At the bottom of the slide.

  5. Clue 5

    Where do the stories sit snug in a row?
    Peek by the books, where the readers all go!

    Answer: Bookshelf. Hide it: Tucked between two books.

Between clues, read a princess & knights rhyme to keep the story going:

Hear ye, hear ye, brave knights of the land!
The Crown Jewels are scattered, we need a hand!

Huzzah! A jewel! The Queen will be glad,
Now on to the next one, the best quest we’ve had!

The very last jewel, the Royal Crown Prize,
Is waiting to give you a happy surprise!

Make it right for their age

Want it printed and personalized?

The printable Royal Castle Garden Quest has your child’s name on every page and a rhyming clue for each spot in your home, including ones you type in, like “Grandma’s piano”. You get a host guide, the story briefing, clue cards with pictures for little ones and a finisher certificate, plus Host Mode on your phone for party day. It’s $9.99 and arrives by email in minutes.

Royal Castle Garden Quest printable hunt pageRoyal Castle Garden Quest printable briefing pageRoyal Castle Garden Quest printable cards pageRoyal Castle Garden Quest printable cert page

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Questions

What age is a princess & knights scavenger hunt for?

This hunt is written for ages 3–7. Younger kids follow the picture on each card while a grown-up reads the rhyme; older kids can read the clues on their own.

How many clues should a scavenger hunt have?

Six to ten clues is the sweet spot for ages 3 to 8. It takes about 15 to 25 minutes, long enough to feel like a quest and short enough that nobody loses interest.

Can I do this hunt in a small apartment?

Yes. Pick spots in every room and zig-zag between them. The apartment trail below uses eight spots every apartment has.

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