Winston-Salem New Year’s Eve Treasure Hunt

This is a nighttime, adult-focused treasure hunt through downtown Winston-Salem, set against the glow of holiday lights and New Year’s Eve energy.

Participants will follow clues, solve challenges, and explore downtown landmarks after dark — competing for real cash prizes along the way.

This is not a raffle and not a bar crawl.
This is a thinking game where observation, strategy, and problem-solving matter.

$25 per person

Ticket Policy:
One ticket = up to two participants.
Groups of three or more must purchase additional tickets.

Cash prizes starts at $50
Gotta be in it to win it.

As more people sign up, the prize pot grows — meaning the more players who join, the more money is on the line.

• Base cash prize begins at $50
• Prize pool increases with participation
• Multiple chances to win
• Final prize amounts depend on total ticket sales

💡 More players = bigger pot.

• Downtown Winston-Salem has a festive holiday feel at night
• Streets and storefronts are lit up for the season
• Nighttime adds mystery and excitement to the hunt
• You finish close to restaurants, bars, and New Year’s Eve countdown spots

Play first. Celebrate later.

1. Meet at Corpening Plaza by 6:00 PM
2. Check in and receive your first clue
3. Follow clues through downtown Winston-Salem
4. Solve challenges and collect proof
5. Return for prize verification and payouts before 9:00 PM

The hunt is designed so:

• You move at your own pace
• You don’t have to finish first to win
• Multiple winners are possible

✔ Adults 18+
✔ Couples, friends, solo players
✔ Competitive thinkers & puzzle-solvers
✔ Anyone wanting something different on New Year’s Eve

This is an outdoor, nighttime event in late December — please dress accordingly.

✔ Layered clothing
✔ Warm jacket or coat
✔ Hat, scarf, and gloves
✔ Hand and/or foot warmers
✔ Comfortable, sturdy footwear suitable for walking

Staying warm = staying focused = better chances of winning.

• Fully charged smartphone
• Curiosity and a competitive spirit

• This is a paid event
• Cash prizes are awarded in person
• Prize amounts depend on participation
• Please respect public spaces and keep walkways clear

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event is canceled by the organizer.

If something comes up and you can’t make it, no worries —
your ticket can be credited toward a future XploreWNC treasure hunt in the Piedmont Triad.

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