Second Life hunts: how they work and how to find the items

A hunt is a shopping game. A group of stores agrees on a theme and a hunt object (an egg, a gem, a little cupcake, anything that fits the theme). Each store hides that object somewhere inside. When you find it and click it, you get a prize, usually for L$0 or L$1. Hunts are a fun way to discover new stores and fill your inventory.

How a hunt works

1. Get the hunt list. Every hunt has a list of participating stores with landmarks or SLURLs, usually given at a start point or on the hunt's website or blog.
2. Teleport to the first store. Many hunts are a chain: each prize or store card points to the next store.
3. Search the store. The hunt object is hidden somewhere a visitor can reach. Read the store's hint if there is one.
4. Click the object. You receive the prize, or pay L$1 if the hunt charges it. The item appears in your inventory.
5. Move on. Teleport to the next store on the list.

Rules to check before you start

• Price per item. Many hunts are free; some charge L$1 per item to keep bots away.
• Group rules. Some hunts ask you to join a hunt group or wear its tag.
• Dates. Hunts run for a fixed period, often a few weeks. Times are in SLT.
• Maturity. Some hunts include Moderate stores. Set your maturity preference accordingly; see maturity ratings explained.

Tips for finding hidden items

• Read the hint. Store hints are often a short riddle about the spot ("where you would rest your feet").
• Use your camera. Move the camera around shelves, behind counters, under tables and up near the ceiling instead of walking everywhere.
• Look for the right size. Hunt objects are usually small. Some hunts have a "how it looks" picture at the start point; keep it in mind.
• Be patient with loading. In a big store, wait a moment for everything to load before you start looking.
• Ask politely. If you are stuck, the hunt group chat is usually the right place to ask for help. Store owners are busy, so do not spam them.

Hunt manners

• Do not share exact locations in public chat if the hunt asks you not to.
• Do not click other objects in a store just to find the hunt item; some are vendors.
• Say thank you. Hunts take a lot of work for store owners.

You can see current hunts that organisers send us on the hunts page. Running a hunt? List it for free.

Frequently asked questions

Are hunt prizes free?

Most are L$0 or L$1. The hunt's rules say which. A hunt should never ask for more after you click the object.

What if I cannot find an item in one store?

Skip it and come back later. Ask in the hunt group, read the hint again, or look at the hunt's official hint page if it has one.

Do hunts work on Basic accounts?

Yes. Any account can take part. Only hunts that need a paid group may cost a group join fee.