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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in Ames

Q: What will we see on the Ames birthday scavenger hunt?

Your Ames adventure takes you through the best spots in town, including popular attractions and hidden gems. You'll complete birthday-themed challenges at each location while discovering what makes Ames special. The route is walkable and designed to show off the city while keeping the focus on celebrating the guest of honor!

Q: How do we get started in Ames?

After booking, customize your hunt with birthday trivia through your Client Portal (link in your confirmation email). On party day, everyone downloads the Let's Roam app, enters your join code, and heads to the starting zone in Ames. The app guides you from there—no tour guide needed!

Q: How much does it cost and how many people can join?

We offer two simple options: $39.99 for small groups up to 4 players , or $59.99 for the full party package up to 20 players . That's one flat price—no per-person fees! For large birthday parties, the full package works out to just $3 per person. Both options include full customization with birthday trivia about the guest of honor.

Q: Does the hunt start and end at the same place?

Most routes are designed as a loop that returns near your starting point —perfect for coordinating with restaurants, limos, or ride shares. You'll see the general starting area when you select your city in the app. The route is a walking tour (usually 1.5-2 miles) with no driving required between stops.

Q: What time does the hunt start? Do we need reservations?

No reservations needed! The hunt is completely self-guided and can start anytime, any day. Just open the app when your group is ready. We recommend daylight hours for the best photo opportunities, but evening hunts work great too!

Q: How do I add the birthday trivia questions?

After purchase, you'll receive an email with a link to your Client Portal (not in the Let's Roam app itself). There you can add 15 custom questions about the Birthday Star. Pro tip: have a friend or family member fill it out to keep the questions a surprise!

Q: What if I haven't picked a city or date yet?

No problem! Birthday packages are completely flexible. Buy now and choose your specific city and date later. Your credit is valid for 2 full years and can be used in any of our 3,000+ cities worldwide.

Q: Is this for kids or adults?

Both! Our hunts are perfect for ages 8 to 80 . Kids love the interactive challenges and 'Youngster' role, while adults enjoy exploring the city and can add bar stops along the way. We've hosted everything from 10th birthday parties to 60th celebrations—it works for everyone.

Q: Do young children need their own ticket?

Tickets are recommended for ages 5 and up. Children under 5 can tag along for free —they don't need their own spot. The per-player count is really about who's actively participating in challenges.

Q: Does everyone need the app?

For the best experience, each player should have the app on their own phone. However, up to 4 people can share one device if needed. The more phones participating, the more fun everyone has with the photo challenges!

Celebrate your special day with an unforgettable adventure in Ames

Ready in 5 minutes
Just 2 hours
Zero stress planning
4-20 people
Ages 8 to 80
Customizable birthday trivia

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What is a Ames birthday party scavenger hunt?

A birthday party scavenger hunt is the perfect way to discover Ames and connect with your friends in a chill, but adventurous way.

How It Works

Get Tickets

Purchase your birthday party package above - no need to pick a specific location or date yet

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Customize

Add birthday trivia about the guest of honor and personalize the experience in minutes

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Start Exploring

Your crew opens the app and begins your Ames adventure - explore the best spots together

Why Ames Birthday Parties Love This

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15 Custom Questions

Integrate trivia about the Birthday Star into the hunt. Find out who really knows them best!

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Ages 8 to 80

Works for kids, teens, adults, and grandparents. Special "Youngster" role for kids, bar stops for adults.

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Simple Group Based Pricing

Simple discounted group pricing. Just pick your relative group size. For larger groups, its less than $4/person.

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Start Anytime

No reservations needed. Start when your group is ready - any day, any time in Ames. Completely self-guided.

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Pause for Cake

Stop anytime for cake, food, drinks, or photos. The hunt waits for you - celebrate at your pace!

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Free Rescheduling

Bad weather? No problem. Reschedule for free anytime. Your credit is good for 2 full years.

Birthday Party Tickets

Choose your package for your Ames birthday party. You'll select your specific hunt after purchase.

Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt – Up to 4 Players

49.99 / bundle

Explore the city with a custom birthday scavenger hunt for smaller groups up to 4 people.

Play in any of 3,000+ locations worldwide, including major U.S. and international cities. Pick after purchase.

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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt –Up to 20 Players

79.99 / bundle

Explore the city with a custom birthday scavenger hunt for larger groups up to 20 people.

Play in any of 3,000+ locations worldwide, including major U.S. and international cities. Pick after purchase.

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Start anytime (no reservations). 3,000+ cities worldwide. Free rescheduling if weather or plans change. 2-year credit that never expires early. Your purchase is always protected.

Play Your Way in Ames

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Split & Compete

Break into teams and race each other! Kids vs adults, boys vs girls - see who earns the most points. Perfect for competitive families.

Example: 12 guests -> 3 teams of 4

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Stay Together

Move as one big group, completing challenges together. Everyone stays in every photo. Great for mixed ages and group bonding.

Example: 8 guests -> 1 squad

Devices: Each player uses their own phone for the full experience, but up to 4 can share one device. Kids under 5 tag along free!

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Customize your party with birthday trivia

A birthday party should be all about that special someone, and our scavenger hunts make it easy! Challenge your birthday crew to custom trivia to find out who knows the guest of honor best. The best part? Customization takes only a few minutes!

Customize your birthday party with trivia in the app

See what other birthday adventurers have to say about the Ames birthday scavenger hunt

Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied birthday explorers have to say about this experience.

I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Ames. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable on my special day.

David L.

If you're looking for things to do in Ames on your birthday, this is it! A memorable experience full of laughter and discovery.

Anna H.

Doing this themed scavenger hunt made my birthday unforgettable. Exploring Downtown with friends was so much fun!

Chris M.

The scavenger hunt was an amazing way to celebrate my birthday in Ames. I loved every moment of it!

Jessica G.

My spouse and I had a blast on this scavenger hunt for their birthday. It was fun to work together exploring Downtown Ames.

Tom M.

Ames is such a charming place for a birthday. This scavenger hunt was an exciting way to explore while celebrating my day.

Laura D.

I really appreciated the custom trivia everyone submitted about me. It made the scavenger hunt feel personal and special.

Mike B.

What a great outdoor birthday party in Ames! We enjoyed the fresh air while discovering cool spots like Bandshell Park.

Sarah W.

This was a fantastic birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around Downtown and finding clues at the library and fountain.

Jake J.

I had the best birthday exploring hidden gems in Ames. The scavenger hunt was a fun way to celebrate with friends and family.

Emily S.

Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure in Ames. It was an engaging way to celebrate my birthday while discovering new spots!

Lucas W.

If you're looking for things to do in Ames on your birthday, this is it! We had an amazing time hunting around Downtown.

Olivia L.

Doing the Ames scavenger hunt with a birthday theme made everything more exciting. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for fun!

Ethan H.

The scavenger hunt in Ames was fantastic! It combined fun challenges with exploring, making it a great birthday party experience.

Ava M.

We had so much fun doing this scavenger hunt for my spouse's birthday. Exploring Downtown together was perfect!

Noah G.

Ames is such a charming place for a birthday celebration. This scavenger hunt was an awesome way to enjoy my special day.

Mia D.

I really enjoyed the custom trivia about me that everyone submitted. It made our scavenger hunt even more personal and memorable.

Liam B.

What a great outdoor birthday party in Ames! The scavenger hunt made it exciting to explore the city while celebrating.

Sophia W.

This was such a fun birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around Downtown and finding clues at the library and park.

Jake J.

I had the best birthday exploring the hidden gems of Ames with friends. The scavenger hunt was a unique way to celebrate.