Create Amazing Indoor Adventure Hunts
AI-powered treasure hunt generator for screen-free family fun at home
Build Your Own Alexa Activity Picker for Kids
🎯 Never Hear "I'm Bored" Again!
Create a custom Alexa skill that randomly picks indoor activities for your kids. Just say "Alexa, pick an activity from Activity Picker"and get instant family fun ideas!
Example conversation:
You: "Alexa, open Activity Picker"
Alexa: "Here's a fun activity for you: Create a treasure hunt with clues around the house!"
Why This Works Better Than Apps
Hands-Free
No phone to unlock, no app to find. Just ask and get instant ideas!
Random Selection
Alexa picks randomly, removing decision fatigue for both kids and parents.
Instant Response
No scrolling through lists. Get activity suggestions in under 3 seconds.
Step-by-Step: Build Your Activity Picker
Open Alexa Blueprints
Go to blueprints.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon account. Look for the 'Flash Cards' template - we'll customize this for activities.
Choose Your Template
Select 'Flash Cards' (it's perfect for random selections). Click 'Make Your Own' to start customizing.
Name Your Skill
Skill Name: 'Activity Picker' | Invocation: 'activity picker' (what you'll say to Alexa)
Add Your Activities
Instead of Q&A pairs, use the format: Question: 'Pick an activity' | Answer: '[Your activity here]'. Add 15-20 different activities.
Customize Responses
Set Alexa's responses: 'Here's a fun activity for you:' and 'Would you like another activity idea?'
Test & Deploy
Preview your skill, test it, then click 'Create Skill'. It'll be available on all your Alexa devices in a few minutes!
15 Indoor Activities to Add to Your Alexa Skill
Copy and paste these activities into your Alexa Blueprint (or create your own!):
Create a treasure hunt with clues around the house
Build a fort using pillows and blankets
Have a dance party in the living room
Make paper airplanes and have a flying contest
Play hide and seek
Do a science experiment with baking soda and vinegar
Create art with whatever you can find in the junk drawer
Have an indoor picnic on the floor
Play charades with movie titles
Build something amazing with LEGOs
Write and perform a short play
Make homemade playdough
Have a sock puppet show
Play 20 questions
Create a scavenger hunt for specific colors around the house
Pro Tips for Your Activity Picker
- ✓Keep it simple: Activities should be doable with household items
- ✓Age-appropriate mix: Include activities for different ages if you have multiple kids
- ✓Include time estimates: "5-minute dance party" vs "30-minute treasure hunt"
- ✓Weather alternatives: Have both indoor and outdoor options
- ✓Update seasonally: Add holiday-themed activities throughout the year
Advanced Ideas: Multiple Activity Lists
Once you're comfortable, create specialized activity pickers:
🌧️ "Rainy Day Activities"
Indoor-only activities for bad weather days
🎂 "Birthday Party Games"
Group activities perfect for parties
🧠 "Learning Activities"
Educational games disguised as fun
⚡ "Quick 5-Minute Fun"
Fast activities for short attention spans
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