Official Rules for Public Scavenger Hunts
33614 Scavenger Hunt (05/23/2026)
Last Updated: May 18, 2026
1. Overview
The 33614 Scavenger Hunt (“Event”) is a live, skill-based competition organized by Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts (“Organizer”).
Participants will receive a set of clues that must be solved to locate a destination within the 33614 zip code. Additional clues at that location must then be solved to determine a final answer. The first participants to correctly submit the final answer will win.
By registering and participating, you agree to these Official Rules.
2. Eligibility
Participation is open to individuals or teams.
Participants under 18 years of age may participate only with permission from a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to these Official Rules and participation terms on their behalf.
By registering, the person completing registration confirms that all participants under 18 on their team have such permission.
Void where prohibited by law.
3. How the Event Works
Participants must register and complete payment to enter the Event.
At the scheduled start time, all participants will receive the same set of clues via email.
Game Structure:
- The first clue will lead participants to a location within the 33614 zip code
- Once at the location, participants must solve the remaining clues, which reference items or details at that location
- Solving all clues correctly will reveal a final answer
Participants must submit the final answer using the official submission form provided.
Participants are responsible for traveling to the location and completing the hunt.
4. Winner Determination
Winners are determined based on the first correct final answers submitted, as recorded by submission timestamp.
- Only fully correct final answers will be considered
- Timestamp is determined solely by the Organizer’s submission system
- In the event of a tie or dispute, the Organizer’s decision is final
- Submissions may be reviewed and verified before prizes are awarded
5. Prizes
- 1st Place: $75
- 2nd Place: $20
- 3rd Place: Free entry to a future scavenger hunt of equal value
Prizes will be awarded after verification of winning submissions.
The Organizer reserves the right to substitute prizes of equal or greater value if necessary.
6. Entry Fees & Refunds
Entry fees are required to participate.
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued.
7. Participant Responsibilities
By participating, you agree to:
- Follow all local laws and regulations
- Respect public and private property
- Avoid entering restricted, private, or unsafe areas
- Not interfere with other participants
- Act safely and responsibly at all times
Participants are solely responsible for their actions during the Event.
8. Assumption of Risk & Liability Waiver
Participation in the Event involves travel, navigation, and physical activity.
By participating, you:
- Assume all risks associated with participation
- Agree that the Organizer is not responsible for any injuries, accidents, losses, or damages
- Release and hold harmless the Organizer from any liability arising from participation
9. Location Disclaimer
This Event may take place in public areas within the 33614 zip code.
The Event is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any specific park, property, business, or location.
10. Disqualification
The Organizer reserves the right to disqualify any participant or team for:
- Cheating or attempting to gain an unfair advantage
- Submitting answers without completing the hunt as intended
- Unsafe, disruptive, or unsportsmanlike behavior
- Violation of these Official Rules
11. Privacy
Information collected during registration will be used solely for:
- Event communication
- Delivering clues and updates
Information will not be sold or shared with third parties.
12. Modifications & Final Authority
The Organizer reserves the right to:
- Modify, suspend, or cancel the Event if necessary
- Interpret and apply these Official Rules at its sole discretion
All decisions made by the Organizer are final.
13. Contact
For questions, contact:
cesar@cesarsscavengerhunts.com
Carrollwood Village Park Scavenger Hunt (07/24/2026)
Official Rules – Carrollwood Village Park Scavenger Hunt
Event Date: July 24, 2026
Start Time: 7:00 PM Eastern Time
Location: Carrollwood Village Park
Organizer: Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts
1. Overview
The Carrollwood Village Park Scavenger Hunt is a live, competitive scavenger hunt organized by Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts. Participants will solve a series of clues referencing locations, objects, signs, and other features found throughout Carrollwood Village Park.
The objective is to correctly solve all clues and submit all answers before the other participating teams.
2. Eligibility
Participants of all ages may participate.
Participants under 18 years of age may participate only with permission from a parent or legal guardian, who agrees to these Official Rules and participation terms on their behalf. By registering, the person completing registration confirms that all participants under 18 on their team have such permission.
Participants may compete individually or as part of a team.
3. How the Event Works
The scavenger hunt will begin at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on July 24, 2026 at Carrollwood Village Park.
Participants are responsible for arriving at the park and being prepared to begin by the scheduled start time.
At 7:00 PM, the clue set and submission instructions will be sent to the email address provided during registration.
All clues will reference locations, objects, signs, landmarks, or other features located within Carrollwood Village Park. Participants must explore the park, solve each clue, and record their answers.
4. Answer Submission and Winner Determination
Teams must submit their answers through the Google Docs submission link provided with the clue set.
Submissions will be automatically timestamped. Teams will be ranked according to the timestamp of their first submission containing all correct answers.
The first team to submit all correct answers will win first place. The next two teams to submit all correct answers will receive second and third place, respectively.
Teams may submit more than once; however, only the timestamp of a team’s first completely correct submission will count toward placement. Rapid, excessive, or automated guessing may result in disqualification.
The organizer’s determination regarding answer accuracy, submission timestamps, and final placement is final.
5. Prizes
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
- First Place: $50
- Second Place: $15
- Third Place: One free public scavenger hunt
Unless otherwise announced, each prize is awarded to the winning team as a whole, not separately to each individual team member. Team members are responsible for deciding how any monetary prize will be divided.
The third-place free scavenger hunt prize may be redeemed for an eligible future public scavenger hunt offered by Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts, subject to availability and any redemption instructions provided to the winning team.
6. Entry Fees and Refunds
Registration fees are nonrefundable unless the event is canceled by Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts.
Failure to attend, arriving late, failing to receive or access the clues because of participant-provided contact information, or failing to complete the scavenger hunt does not qualify a participant for a refund.
7. Participant Responsibilities
Participants are responsible for:
- Arriving at Carrollwood Village Park before the scheduled start time.
- Providing an accurate and accessible email address during registration.
- Bringing a charged smartphone or another device capable of receiving email, viewing the clues, and submitting answers.
- Following all park rules, posted signs, local laws, and instructions from park officials.
- Remaining aware of their surroundings and acting safely and respectfully.
- Avoiding interference with other participants, park visitors, employees, wildlife, or park property.
- Staying within areas of the park that are legally and publicly accessible.
Participants must not enter restricted areas, climb structures, damage property, remove objects, interfere with park operations, or engage in unsafe conduct to solve a clue.
8. Assumption of Risk and Liability Waiver
Participation may involve walking, running, exposure to weather, uneven surfaces, traffic near parking areas, interaction with public spaces, and other ordinary risks associated with outdoor activities.
By participating, each participant voluntarily accepts these risks and assumes responsibility for their own actions, safety, belongings, and transportation.
To the fullest extent permitted by law, participants agree to release and hold harmless Cesar Maeda LLC, Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts, its owners, representatives, contractors, and affiliates from claims arising from participation in the event, except where liability cannot legally be waived.
Parents and legal guardians accept these terms on behalf of participating minors.
9. Location Disclaimer
Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts is an independent event organizer. Unless expressly stated otherwise, the Carrollwood Village Park Scavenger Hunt is not sponsored, administered, endorsed, or operated by Carrollwood Village Park, Hillsborough County, or any other government or park authority.
The park will remain open to the public during the event. Participants must be courteous to other visitors and must not interfere with normal use of the park.
10. Disqualification
A participant or team may be disqualified for:
- Providing false registration or eligibility information.
- Sharing the clue set or answers with another competing team.
- Receiving unauthorized assistance from someone who is not part of the registered team.
- Interfering with, misleading, obstructing, or harassing another team.
- Damaging, moving, hiding, or altering anything at the park.
- Entering restricted or prohibited areas.
- Using automated tools or excessive guessing to submit answers.
- Violating park rules, local laws, or these Official Rules.
- Engaging in conduct that the organizer determines to be unsafe, disruptive, dishonest, or unfair.
Disqualified participants are not eligible for prizes or refunds.
11. Privacy
Participant information will be used to administer the event, distribute clues, communicate event information, verify winners, and deliver prizes.
Participant information will not be sold to third parties. Winners’ names, team names, photographs, or event results may be shared for promotional purposes unless the participant requests otherwise.
12. Modifications and Final Authority
Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts reserves the right to modify, postpone, suspend, or cancel the event when necessary because of severe weather, park closures, safety concerns, technical problems, circumstances outside the organizer’s control, or any condition that may affect the fairness or safe operation of the event.
Any important changes will be communicated using the contact information provided during registration.
All interpretations of these Official Rules, clue answers, submission timestamps, disqualifications, and winner determinations will be made by Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts and are final.
13. Contact
Questions regarding the Carrollwood Village Park Scavenger Hunt may be submitted through the contact information provided on the Cesar’s Scavenger Hunts website:
cesarsscavengerhunts.com
