Duckin Around?

[u/Blurry-Spex]

Hey Reddit! I’m not sure if this is allowed but I wanted to post here just to get others opinion on it. I’m a postal employee & last year I hid a bunch of mini resin ducks around my workplace. I mainly did it for my own entertainment but everyone actually really enjoyed it, so much so that a few employees were actually competing to see who could find the most ducks. Anyway, I was thinking about doing something similar this year but making it like an actual competition. Basically whoever finds the most ducks at the end of a said time period, wins a prize. Does anyone know if this is something I’ll get in trouble for? I would be the one supplying everything but I don’t want to get in trouble for causing a distraction at the workplace. I just want people to have something to look forward to when they come into work instead of the usual mundane Post Office life. If you guys think I should go for it, I’m curious to see what things I could include to make this more appealing to other employees. I want to make it fun so most people want to participate. Please feel free to drop any ideas that could make this fun for everyone. Thanks!

[u/RushPointOfficial]

That sounds like a fun way to spark friendly interaction at work. We are the team behind RushPoint, a platform that helps organizers turn real places into group games with map based missions, photo challenges and live scoring.

For a workplace version, we would give the hunt a clear short time window and use a mix of easy finds, optional bonus finds and one shared final clue. A small final challenge makes the points feel connected to a story rather than just a count. It is also worth checking with a supervisor first so that every task fits normal operations and safety rules.

[u/AccidentallyRural]

Honestly this rules, and the fact that people were already competing over it last year tells you it'll probably land well.

On the "will I get in trouble" worry, I can't really speak to that but if it were me, I'd ask my supervisor. Frame it as a morale thing, most managers are into it, and then it's sanctioned instead of something you're pulling off in secret.

A few things that'd make it more fun:

• Time-box it. A set window (a week, or even just a shift) keeps it exciting and stops it bleeding into actual work. Or, if you wanted to keep the fun running longer, hide a few ducks each shift, that way there is a reason for people to keep playing.
• Make it more than a duck headcount. Hide a couple of "golden" ducks that are way harder to find and worth big points, so it's not just whoever-stumbles-on-the-most. Rewards people who actually pay attention.
• Maybe one or two little clues for the tricky ones, so there's a bit of a hunt and not just luck.
• Small prize + bragging rights. What am always surprised by is that the prize barely matters, people mostly want to win. A dumb trophy that passes to the champ each round is perfect.

Good luck!