A real-time scavenger hunt platform
Build missions from seven task types — photo, quiz, multiple choice, secret code, GPS check-in, single-tap action, or QR code scan — grade every submission live from your phone, and watch the leaderboard update the moment you score. Players just tap a link to join: no app, no account.
How it works
How a game actually gets made
1. Write the tasks
Drop pins for GPS-locked tasks, or leave them open. Chain tasks to unlock in order.
2. Send one link per team
They tap it and they're playing — no app, no account.
3. Grade it from your phone
Submissions land in your queue instantly. Score them and the leaderboard updates live.
Features
The parts we spent the most time on
GPS-verified tasks
Tasks unlock only when players actually show up — verified server-side.
Live grading queue
Submissions hit your queue the instant they're sent. Grade and give feedback in real time.
Real-time leaderboard
Rankings update the moment you grade. Put it on a TV for the finale.
Areas & live map
Split the field into zones. Players see task pins and their own position live.
Seven task types
Photo, quiz, multiple choice, secret code, check-in, action, QR code — mix and match freely.
No app required
Players join with a link — no download, no account.
Task unlock chains
Make a task depend on another — it stays hidden until the first one's graded.
Task types
Seven task types to challenge your players
Lock any task to a spot, or leave it open.
Photo / Video
Capture evidence at the location
Quiz
Open-ended text answer
Multiple choice
Pick the right answer
Secret code
Find and enter a hidden code
Check-in
GPS arrival confirmation
Action
One tap to complete, with or without a timer
QR code
Scan a printed code to complete and reveal a clue
From the blog
Guides for running a better hunt
How Many Tasks Should a Scavenger Hunt Have?
"How many tasks should I write?" is the wrong first question. Here's the range that actually works, and what changes it.
Read the guideIndoor vs. Outdoor Scavenger Hunts
The same hunt design doesn't automatically work in both settings. Here's what actually changes when you take a scavenger hunt indoors.
Read the guideShould Your Scavenger Hunt Have a Story?
A story can turn a checklist into an experience, or it can be effort spent on something nobody reads past the first line. Here's how to tell which one you're building.
Read the guideFAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is Roadblocked free to use?
Yes — completely free, no hidden fees or premium tiers.
Do players need to download an app?
No. They open a link in their phone's browser — no download, no account.
How do players submit tasks?
Depending on the task: a photo or video, a quiz answer, a multiple-choice pick, a secret code, a check-in, a single-tap action, or a scanned QR code.
Do tasks have to be tied to a specific location?
No. Lock a task to a spot with GPS, or leave it open to complete from anywhere.
How does grading work?
Submissions land in a live queue. You review, award points, and the leaderboard updates instantly.
What kind of events is Roadblocked good for?
Corporate team days, birthday parties, bachelor and bachelorette parties, school orientations, city tours, and more. See the full guide to the best events for a scavenger hunt.