Purse Scavenger Hunt
I had the best time coming up with this Purse Scavenger Hunt list. I first performed my own purse scavenger hunt to see what I could find. Since my purse is rather small, I only found the usual faire. So I began to branch out. I called my sisters and asked what THEY had. Then I called several nieces and girl friends and asked them to take a peek in their purse.
The list I was gathering kept getting longer and funnier by each phone call. So the items you find here are made up of REAL items found in REAL purses. I couldn't have made this stuff up if I tried! Some of the items are regional. For instance, my niece had just returned from a trip to Disneyland and was still carrying her Disney Dollars. The articles range from the mundane to the exotic.
This game is great to play at a bridal shower. Looking in the purses of the brides maids gives you a chance to find out who they really are!
Another fun way to use this activity is at a women's retreat. It couldn't be easier to plan the entertainment where your guests bring the game without even knowing it.
If you're in college and all your friends carry backpacks, simply add a few "school specific" items and have a blast with your roommates.
While using this idea the next time you get together with your girlfriends, be sure to add a few more items you think some of YOUR friends would carry. Remember to add some "regional specific" items to the purse scavenger hunt list. You might want to add some "seasonal specific" items as well. An example might be to add wool gloves if it's snowing or sunscreen if it's summer.
Suggested Item List - Purse Scavenger Hunt
Equipment: Each participant needs their own purse for the scavenger hunt. Print out the list of items and scratch off any items you don't want to use. Be sure to add a few items from your own region or perhaps based on the season.
Rules: The item must have been found in the purse or backpack, not in your guests pockets or otherwise. Each participant gets a point only if no one else in the room has the same item. You may also decide to award points for unusual items NOT on your list but in the tote.
Needle and Thread
Cough Drop
Socks/Panty Hose
Cell Phone
Flashlight
Lotion
Ear Plugs
Dental Floss
Breath Mint
Paperclip
Postage Stamp
Coupons
Visitors Badge -
(School or Business)
Origami item
Cotton Candy
Checkbook
Sunglasses
Calculator
Weight Watchers Calculator
Hand Sanitizer
Rubber Coin Purse
Tweezers
Pocket Knife
Cloth Handkerchief
Fingernail File
Fingernail Buffer
Highlighter
Measuring Tape
Magnifying Glass
Regional or Seasonal Ideas
Christmas Card
Gloves
Sunscreen
Disney Dollars
Amusement Park Ticket
Broadway Ticket Stub
Instant Hand Warmer Pack
Instant Ice Pack
Dental Floss
iPod
Toothpaste/Toothbrush
Baby Food
GPS
Toothpick
Mini Travel Game
Nail Clippers/Adult or Baby Sized
Work Badge
Photograph
Recipe
Grocery Receipt
Fuel Receipt
Feminine Product
Bobby Pin
Tissue
Eye Drops
Pre-Natal Vitamins
Whistle
Permanent Marker
Ink Pen
Straight Pin
Diaper
Diaper Wipes
Mirror
Concealer
Band-Aid
Syringe
Fruit Snacks
Fast Food Receipt
Broken Jewelry
Over The Counter Pain Killer
Shopping List
Hair Ribbon
Prescription Drug
Camera
Empty Gum Wrapper
Pair of Earrings
Something Blue
Cash
Your Business Card
Someone Else's Business Card
Mascara
Lipstick/Lip Gloss
Fingernail Polish
Key
Someone Else's Key
Screwdriver
Contact Lense Case
Eye Glasses
Safety Pin
Membership Card
USB Flashdrive
Candy Bar
Foreign Currency
Bubble Wand
Case for Dental Appliance
Clothe to Clean Eye Glasses
Anti-Acid
Theater/Movie Stub
Comments, Variations and Stories
Do you have a great story about playing a game listed on this site? Are there variations of the game you would like to share? Tell us!
Newest Game
What Others
are Saying
We only played the Christmas ABC game tonight, but it was fun and funny! I have 3 more games and quizzes that I will take to my parents' house on Saturday. Thanks again!!
Jill K. from California, USA
"I thought I knew a lot of party games, but whenever I go on Perfect Party Games, I learn another one!"
Mandolin P. from Washington, USA