FAQs

Frequently asked questions around Chicken-hunting

How does the game work?

Put simply, someone dresses up as a chicken and hides in a pub or bar. Everyone else playing has to find the chicken, usually over two hours, completing challenges to earn additional points as they go. A location tracker shows the area where the chicken is hiding, shrinking every two minutes over the course of the game.

How much does it cost?

Standard games cost £15/pp. While Hosted games come with an additional £300 fee, where we provide a member of our team to run the experience. If you are outside of London, there may be additional travel costs for our provided Host - get in touch before booking to discuss.

Where can we play the game?

Anywhere! Our home town is London but games have taken place all over the world. If you are looking for us to provide you with a host for the game, that is easy to sort in London, and we can usually provide one elsewhere in the UK if you are happy to cover costs for them to get to you.

Can I use public transport?

Yes! However, we've found teams rarely use it. A game area (the big out-of-bounds circle) is usually a max. 30-minute walk across, so teams don't need to cover that much ground and walking is enough.

There have been some exceptions in the past. Some groups like to start their game from a location outside of the game area (eg. an office) and then take a train / metro / tube into the game area during the early stages of the game.

Having your group heading into the Chicken-hunting zone together can be fun, it feels like you're going to war.

When can we play the game?

We offer hosted games anytime between 11am and 9pm on weekdays. For weekends, please enquire to check availability of hosts. Timings tend to be more flexible for remote games, but please enquire and we will get back to you.

How long does the game take?

The usual length is two hours. We can adapt the game to make it last between one and three hours, but we think two hours is best. We also recommend factoring in half an hour at the beginning and the end of the game for the setup and debrief.

How many people can play the game?

The game can be played with as few as 8 people, but in general the more the merrier. Technically, the game has a limit at 1024 players (terrifying) - our current record is just shy of 200 players.

How do the challenges work?

There are fifteen challenges in each game, which teams complete and send in photos or videos of them doing them. The host and/or chicken then decides how many points they think their effort deserves. Examples of challenges include recreating an iconic album cover with your team, or on the sillier side hugging a stranger for 30 seconds. We can help you tailor the challenges so they are suitable for your group.

Where does the game start?

The game starts at an agreed location which could be your office if it’s in a suitable area to play the game, or a pub. We can help with booking pubs for the starting point.

What does the chicken do during the game?

The chicken is given a five-minute head start and runs off to hide in a pub or the bar in the surrounding game area. We usually pre-book the hiding spot, but only the chicken is told the name of the pub for obvious reasons. We recommend more than one chicken so they don’t get lonely. During the hunt, the Chicken is the “games master” and is in charge of scoring all of the teams’ challenge submissions. Note: Chickens often tell us this is way more fun than they expected, it is not just sitting in a pub for 2 hours!

Who dresses up as the chicken?

You decide. We highly recommend choosing a member of your team as players enjoy hunting someone they know, but our host can also be the chicken if you choose a hosted game.

How many chickens can there be?

We recommend a couple of chickens if you have enough players; we don’t want our chickens getting lonely.

Do you get a chicken costume provided?

If you are playing with a host, we will provide a chicken costume. If you are playing remotely, choose a fancy dress of your choice, although of course we prefer chicken costumes.

What happens if it’s raining or it’s cold?

The game continues! We encourage players to prepare for the weather, but no game has ever been cancelled because of the weather and people enjoy it in all conditions.

How many people are in a team?

We recommend four players in a team, but the number in each team can be flexible.

How does the location tracker work?

A blue circle on the map shows the area where the chicken is hiding. Every two minutes, the blue circle on the map shrinks. It’s like Fortnite!

Does everyone need to install an app?

No. The game is played on a web app. Players scan a QR code at the beginning of the game which takes you straight to the game's registration page, it's super easy.

What does the host do?

The host will meet you at the starting venue and explain the game, answering any questions. They will then score the challenges, usually alongside the chicken at the final hiding spot. Our host also provides the chicken with a chicken costume.

What happens if a team finds the Chicken quickly?

This is very unlikely, but teams can still complete challenges after finding the chicken. The record so far is the chicken being found after 70 minutes in a two-hour game, but even this record time is filled with suspicious activity on behalf of the finding team! Almost always, teams find the chicken in the final 15 minutes.

How do I book a game?

You can book your game here. You will be asked to give all the relevant information for your game and once you've paid, you enter the Booking Portal. There, we'll walk you through everything when getting prepared for your game. Alternatively, if you still have questions, contact us and we will get back to you as soon as possible so hopefully you will be ready to book.

What is the prize for the winner?

We do not provide any prizes ourselves but encourage you to come up with your own prize for the winning team. Examples of prizes in other games have included a one-day holiday for the winning team, as well as golden egg cups!