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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in DeKalb

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

Your DeKalb 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb?

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 DeKalb. 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 DeKalb

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 DeKalb birthday party scavenger hunt?

A birthday party scavenger hunt is the perfect way to discover DeKalb 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 DeKalb adventure - explore the best spots together

Why DeKalb 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 DeKalb. 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 DeKalb 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 DeKalb

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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 DeKalb birthday scavenger hunt

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

'Little Egypt's charm shone bright during our exciting explorations for Grandma's 60th! Perfect group activity that left us all nostalgic yet thrilled.

'Kishwaukee City' brought smiles galore as we tackled trivia and enjoyed every moment of our grand milestone celebration downtown.

'Egyptian Town' never felt so lively while solving clues on my big day with family. A perfect birthday activity to remember forever.

'Kish' was buzzing as we explored its wonders for a thrilling DeKalb scavenger hunt themed b-day party near Haish Memorial Library.

Ethan Martinez

'Lil Egypt was alive with energy as we celebrated my 40th using ScavengerHunt.com. The photo challenges were hilarious and so much fun!

Ava Garcia

The unique mix of history and fun made this scavenger hunt a standout for our outdoor birthday bash in Little Egypt, DeKalb.

Noah Jones

DeKalb's downtown is full of surprises. Loved spending my birthday solving puzzles with my partner by the Lincoln Highway Mural.

Sophia Davis

My friends and I had a fantastic time at my birthday party. The custom trivia about me made it even more memorable!

Liam Brown

Our kids loved hunting for clues around the Egyptian Theatre on their special day. Such a fun birthday idea in downtown DeKalb!

Emma Johnson

Exploring the Ellwood Mansion during our birthday party scavenger hunt was a blast! Downtown DeKalb has some real hidden gems.

Oliver Smith

'ScavengerHunt.com app made discovering new parts of Dee-Kay exciting!' Celebrating a milestone birthday while learning city history was fab.

Jesse T.

'Exploring Dee-Kay was such a unique experience.' Our team loved searching for clues near landmarks like Egyptian Theatre on my bday!

Jamie A.

'DeKalb delight!' Hosted a unique birthday party where we raced through iconic sites like Ellwood Mansion, creating unforgettable memories.

Casey M.

'ScavengerHunt.com' made organizing my friend's surprise bday super easy! We all enjoyed exploring DeKalb while celebrating his big day.

Morgan W.

'Birthday bash at its finest!' Our scavenger hunt took us from Ellwood Mansion to other cool spots, making it a memorable day in The Barbs.

Alex M.

'Barbtastic' idea for my spouse's birthday! We had so much fun unraveling mysteries downtown and laughing by Egyptian Theatre.

Riley D.

The best part was everyone submitting funny anecdotes about the birthday boy. Made our DeKalb adventure even more special.

Taylor B.

What an epic outdoor birthday party near the Lincoln Highway Mural! Perfect way to celebrate with friends and explore The Barb's hidden gems.

Jordan W.

Took my kids on this awesome scavenger hunt downtown for their birthdays. They loved running around Ellwood Mansion solving clues.

Avery J.

Had a blast exploring the Haish Library during our birthday hunt in The Barb. Loved the custom trivia about my friend. Such a fun day!