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Everything you need to write about Scavvi. If something isn't here, email hello@scavvi.com and you'll get a reply from the person who built it.
the story in one line
An eleven-year-old wanted a scavenger hunt that didn't need a grown-up to organise it, so her dad built one.
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Free to use as written.
Scavvi is a scavenger hunt app for kids and families, made by The Hopium Lab Ltd in the UK. It began with an idea from Harper, then eleven, and is built by her dad, Ross. Players snap each find and the app checks the photo. Scavvi brings places to life, and story trails are on their way.
It is also building tools so museums, attractions, destinations, events, brands, authors and schools can make their own experiences, for families, adults or mixed groups. These are in development.
Fast facts
As of November 2026, from the app on the stores today.
Company
The Hopium Lab Ltd (UK)
Founded
2026
Platforms
iPhone and Android
App languages
8 (trail text is in English)
Price
Free. Pro is £2.99 a month or £19.99 a year
City trails
25 trails in 20 cities, with Pro
Where the city trails are
London, Edinburgh, York, Bath, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Basel, Bangkok, Szeged, Kortemark, Brisbane, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Miami, New Orleans
Press pack
The logo, the lens buddy (our mascot, still waiting for Harper to name it) and illustrations are available on request, usually the same day. Please email rather than screenshotting the site, so you get full-size files.
We don't provide photos of Harper.
The founder story in full is on our story.
How we handle children's photos and location is on child safety.
Questions about museums, places and schools working with us go to Scavvi for partners.
Talk to us
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