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Turn Aberdeen's granite streets into your arena with The Hunt: a two‑hour citywide chase where teams play cops and criminals using smartphones, strategy and speed. Expect quick decisions, uneven paving, and practical urban tactics to win the game.
Turn Aberdeen's granite streets into your arena with The Hunt: a two‑hour citywide chase where teams play cops and criminals using smartphones, strategy and speed. Expect quick decisions, uneven paving, and practical urban tactics to win the game.
You step out onto Union Street and the city immediately changes tone: cool grey granite facades catch a low Scottish sun, gulls wheel above the harbour, and the hum of traffic mixes with footsteps. In The Hunt, that ordinary cityscape becomes a staged playground—lanes, squares and hidden alcoves transformed into zones of pursuit.
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Operated by Qula · Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire
You step out onto Union Street and the city immediately changes tone: cool grey granite facades catch a low Scottish sun, gulls wheel above the harbour, and the hum of traffic mixes with footsteps. In The Hunt, that ordinary cityscape becomes a staged playground—lanes, squares and hidden alcoves transformed into zones of pursuit.
Aberdeen's streets carry layers of history. Built from locally quarried granite, the city grew on fishing, shipbuilding and later North Sea oil—industries that shaped its grid and waterfront. The same streets that once moved goods and crews now host a fast‑paced game of wit and speed, where teams split into officers and fugitives, using smartphones to track clues and safes around the city centre.
Expect a mix of paved promenades, pedestrianised shopping streets and occasional cobbled alleys; surfaces are mostly firm but watch for uneven stone and steps. The event leans on local knowledge: you’ll pass civic landmarks, public squares and quick cafés where small crowds gather. Cultural notes—Aberdeeners are direct and practical; a friendly question will often point you toward a shortcut.
Practical guidance: the experience runs about two hours and requires moderate fitness—short sprints and quick turns are part of the game. Bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and layered clothing for wind or rain. Public transport sits close by if you need a quick exit, and the game supports multiple languages for diverse groups. Play strategically: split roles based on speed and navigation skills, keep lines of sight in mind, and set a meeting point if teams separate. This is urban adventure with a tactical edge—fast, social and rooted in Aberdeen’s hard‑edged city core.
moderate.
2 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable walking with short bursts of running and quick changes of direction.
The Hunt runs about two hours; allow extra time for arrival and a post‑game debrief.
Only a smartphone with sufficient battery and data; the game app provides maps and clues.
It works well for teenagers; younger children should be supervised as gameplay involves city streets and short sprints.
The game typically proceeds in light rain—dress for conditions; severe weather may trigger cancellation per operator policy.
Aberdeen’s granite architecture and working harbour reflect centuries of fishing and shipbuilding, later augmented by North Sea oil development that reshaped the city in the 20th century.
Stay on public paths, avoid trampling plantings in squares, and dispose of any litter—urban games can concentrate foot traffic so leave no trace.
Qula operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step out onto Union Street and the city immediately changes tone: cool grey granite facades catch a low Scottish sun, gulls wheel above the harbour, and the hum of traffic mixes with footsteps. In The Hunt, that ordinary cityscape becomes a staged playground—lanes, squares and hidden alcoves transformed into zones of pursuit.
You step out onto Union Street and the city immediately changes tone: cool grey granite facades catch a low Scottish sun, gulls wheel above the harbour, and the hum of traffic mixes with footsteps. In The Hunt, that ordinary cityscape becomes a staged playground—lanes, squares and hidden alcoves transformed into zones of pursuit.
Aberdeen's streets carry layers of history. Built from locally quarried granite, the city grew on fishing, shipbuilding and later North Sea oil—industries that shaped its grid and waterfront. The same streets that once moved goods and crews now host a fast‑paced game of wit and speed, where teams split into officers and fugitives, using smartphones to track clues and safes around the city centre.
Expect a mix of paved promenades, pedestrianised shopping streets and occasional cobbled alleys; surfaces are mostly firm but watch for uneven stone and steps. The event leans on local knowledge: you’ll pass civic landmarks, public squares and quick cafés where small crowds gather. Cultural notes—Aberdeeners are direct and practical; a friendly question will often point you toward a shortcut.
Practical guidance: the experience runs about two hours and requires moderate fitness—short sprints and quick turns are part of the game. Bring a fully charged smartphone, comfortable shoes, and layered clothing for wind or rain. Public transport sits close by if you need a quick exit, and the game supports multiple languages for diverse groups. Play strategically: split roles based on speed and navigation skills, keep lines of sight in mind, and set a meeting point if teams separate. This is urban adventure with a tactical edge—fast, social and rooted in Aberdeen’s hard‑edged city core.