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Birthday Party Scavenger Hunt in Merced

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

Your Merced 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 Merced 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 Merced?

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 Merced. 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 Merced

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 Merced birthday party scavenger hunt?

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

Why Merced 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 Merced. 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 Merced 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 Merced

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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 Merced birthday scavenger hunt

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

ScavengerHunt.com made planning easy Loved submitting custom trivia about the birthday person Exploring by New Beginnings Statue was a creative twist on classic party activities

Camille Nash

We picked University of California, Merced for our big day The campus store challenges were hilarious Best thing to do in Golden Valley for any milestone birthday celebration

Rowan Sutton

If you want unique birthday party ideas in Merced this scavenger hunt hits the mark My spouse and I had so much fun discovering hidden gems near Arts and Computational Sciences

Elliot Winters

Our kids loved exploring Cat City for their group birthday party We ran around Little Lake solving clues and snapping fun photos It is a top pick for outdoor birthday party ideas

Makayla Foster

I threw my birthday bash with ScavengerHunt.com at UC Merced and it was such a blast The custom trivia about me made the day extra special and everyone laughed nonstop

Aiden Reese

Planning a milestone celebration in Blue Diamond City, we used ScavengerHunt.com to create custom photo challenges for my friend's bday. Never thought learning about campus could be so fun!

Riley Fenwick

The New Beginnings Statue was our favorite stop on this adventure in Mustang City. It is hands down one of the most original group birthday party ideas I have found here.

Trent Hawkins

We chose ScavengerHunt.com for my spouse's big day and picked the University area. Custom trivia about them made it so special. Highly recommend as a top Merced birthday activity.

Daphne Lowell

Our kids loved this outdoor birthday party running around Little Lake at the University of California campus. Awesome way to combine fun challenges with exploring hidden gems in Merced.

Silas Jeffers

I had a blast celebrating my birthday with friends around the UC Merced Library. The scavenger hunt was such a unique Merced birthday party idea and kept us all laughing.

Marlene Raynor

Tried this as a fun thing to do in Valley U on my partner's big day. Exploring Arts and Computational Sciences together turned out to be surprisingly memorable.

Bennett Frasier

Custom trivia about the birthday person was our favorite part of the hunt at UC Merced. It felt truly special and everyone got involved with creative photo challenges.

Corinne Ellsworth

Our group tried ScavengerHunt.com for a unique birthday party idea in Cat City. Searching around New Beginnings Statue made it feel like an adventure with friends.

Sierra Dalton

I wanted something fresh for my kids birthdays and this outdoor scavenger hunt was perfect. We explored Little Lake and loved all the custom birthday trivia.

Reed Callahan

Had the best time at my birthday party scavenger hunt around UC Merced. The campus store clues were a hit and event coordinators made everything run smooth.

Mallory Blake

We chose University of California, Merced for our group’s milestone birthday party. Submitting trivia about the guest of honor added such a personal touch to the whole event.

Daphne Winslow

If you are looking for things to do in Maize Town on your big day, ScavengerHunt.com is so much fun. Loved exploring the campus store while tackling creative challenges.

Micah Pruitt

My partner surprised me with this as a unique birthday party idea. We explored UC Merced Library together and had some great laughs during fun photo challenges.

Serena Baxter

Celebrating my son’s birthday in Bear Country was a blast. The outdoor scavenger hunt around Little Lake kept all the kids active and happy on his special day.

Grant Morrison

I picked the University of California area for my birthday and everyone loved it. The custom trivia made us laugh and the scavenger hunt was a hit with my friends.