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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines

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

Your Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines?

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 Des Moines. 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 Des Moines

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 Des Moines birthday party scavenger hunt?

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

Why Des Moines 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 Des Moines. 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines

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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 Des Moines birthday scavenger hunt

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

The best birthday scavenger hunt ever! I loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore unique spots in our beloved city.

Lucas L.

I highly recommend this as a thing to do in Des Moines on your special day. The atmosphere made everything feel festive!

Isabella H.

Doing this themed scavenger hunt was so much fun! Celebrating my birthday while hunting around town was unforgettable.

Ethan R.

What an amazing Des Moines scavenger hunt for my birthday! I loved every moment of exploring with friends and family.

Sophia M.

This scavenger hunt was perfect for celebrating my spouse's birthday. We had a fantastic time discovering Downtown together.

Mason G.

It was such a fun thing to do on my birthday in the capital city. Exploring new spots made it memorable and exciting.

Ava W.

I really enjoyed the custom trivia about me that everyone submitted. It added a personal touch to the scavenger hunt experience.

Noah D.

What a great outdoor birthday party in Des Moines! The scavenger hunt made it so enjoyable to explore with friends.

Olivia B.

This was an awesome birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around the Riverwalk and finding hidden gems together.

Liam S.

I had a blast exploring the East Village for my birthday. The scavenger hunt was such a fun way to celebrate in our favorite city.

Emily J.

I had an awesome time using ScavengerHunt.com for my birthday. It was great exploring Des Moines and finding unique spots along the way.

Kevin W.

If you want something exciting to do on your birthday, this is it! The scavenger hunt through Downtown was an absolute blast!

Laura L.

Doing this themed scavenger hunt for a birthday was so much fun! We laughed and discovered new things about Des Moines together.

Brian H.

The scavenger hunt was an amazing way to celebrate a birthday! Exploring Des Moines with friends made it feel even more special.

Amanda M.

A perfect activity to celebrate my spouse's birthday! We explored hidden gems while enjoying each other's company in our beloved city.

Chris G.

This was such a fun thing to do on my birthday in the capital city. I highly recommend this unique experience to anyone looking for adventure.

Jessica D.

I loved how everyone submitted custom trivia about me for the scavenger hunt. It added a personal touch that made my birthday unforgettable.

David B.

We enjoyed an outdoor birthday adventure along the Riverwalk. This scavenger hunt made my day extra special in this beautiful city.

Sarah W.

What a fantastic birthday idea for my kids! They loved running around Downtown and discovering all the cool spots on the scavenger hunt.

Michael S.

I had the best birthday exploring the East Village. The scavenger hunt was such a fun way to celebrate with friends in my favorite city.

Emily J.

I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for my birthday! It helped us explore downtown while having a great time with friends.

Tom A.

A perfect thing to do in Des Moines on your birthday! I loved every moment of this interactive experience.

Rachel T.

Doing the Des Moines scavenger hunt with a birthday theme made everything more exciting. Can't wait to do it again!

Kevin M.

This was an awesome Des Moines scavenger hunt and birthday party rolled into one. We laughed and explored all day long!

Laura W.

We had a great time doing this for my spouse's birthday. Exploring downtown while solving clues was so much fun together.

Chris M.

Celebrating my birthday with this unique scavenger hunt in the capital city was such a blast. Highly recommend it to anyone!

Jessica D.

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

Mike B.

What an amazing outdoor birthday party experience in Des Moines. The Riverwalk was perfect for our scavenger hunt adventure!

Sarah W.

This was such a fun birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around and discovering hidden gems in downtown.

Jake J.

I had the best birthday exploring the East Village. The scavenger hunt was a fantastic way to celebrate in our beloved city.

Emily S.

Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Downtown so easy and enjoyable on my special day. I loved every minute of this adventure!

Brian C.

Celebrating my birthday with this unique scavenger hunt was unforgettable. I highly recommend it as a thing to do in Des Moines!

Megan H.

We had so much fun doing this themed scavenger hunt for my friend's birthday. It brought everyone together in such an enjoyable way.

Chris L.

The scavenger hunt was an absolute blast! A great way to enjoy a birthday party while exploring all that Des Moines has to offer.

Laura G.

It was such a fun activity to do with my spouse for her birthday. We enjoyed every moment while discovering cool spots around town.

David W.

Exploring the hidden gems of this lovely city on my birthday was such a fun experience. Des Moines really knows how to celebrate!

Jessica M.

I loved how we could submit custom trivia about me during the hunt. It made my birthday even more special and personal.

Kevin B.

What an amazing outdoor birthday party in Des Moines! The Riverwalk provided the perfect backdrop for our scavenger adventure.

Sarah D.

This was a fantastic birthday idea for my kids. They loved running around Downtown and finding clues. Highly recommend it!

Michael S.

I had the best birthday exploring the East Village with friends. The scavenger hunt was a unique way to celebrate in this vibrant city.