Shopping Challenge
The $10 Thrift Store Challenge
Give everyone a tiny budget and wildly specific prompts for an afternoon of unexpected finds.
Quest Snapshot
- Time
- 2 Hours
- Cost
- Under $10
- Best for
- Teens + Friends
- Location
- Store
- Weather
- Any Weather
- Energy
- Medium
Your Mission
Make this moment count.
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.
Make It Even More Fun
- ✦ Make it a gift challenge for a friend.
- ✦ Use only one aisle or a 30-minute timer.
Level It Up
Create a themed outfit or room corner using only your finds.
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.
Why You'll Love This Quest
It is structured enough to get everyone moving, flexible enough for real life, and designed to leave you with a story instead of another item on a to-do list.
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- Time
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- Cost
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- Location
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- Cost
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- 1 Hour
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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- 2 Hours
- Cost
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- Location
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- Time
- 2 Hours
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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- Time
- 15 Minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Location
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