Printable Quest Guide
The $10 Thrift Store Challenge
Give everyone a tiny budget and wildly specific prompts for an afternoon of unexpected finds.
- Time
- 2 Hours
- Cost
- Under $10
- Best for
- Teens
- Location
- Store
Your Mission
Find the weirdest, coziest, most useful, or most 'main character' treasure without going over budget.
What You'll Need
- $10 per player
- A phone for the prompt list
- Optional: tote bag
How to Do the Quest
- 1
Set a firm spending cap and pick three to five prompt categories.
- 2
Agree that everyone checks prices before falling in love with an item.
- 3
Browse separately or in pairs, then meet at a set time.
- 4
Reveal finds and award playful categories before checkout.
Quest Challenge
Find something useful, something absurd, and something beautiful within the same budget.
Pro Tip
Ask the store about fitting-room and return policies before shopping; the best prize is often simply the laugh, not a purchase.
Quest Complete
What was the best part of The $10 Thrift Store Challenge?