A COMPLETE EXAMPLE · FICTIONAL NAME & PLACES

The Birthday Surprise Quest

The birthday surprise is hidden, and six playful messages are waiting to lead the way. Gather your party team and follow the trail to a very special celebration.

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This example uses Alex, age 7–9. Your own kit uses your child’s name and your hiding places.

INVITATION

You’re invited to Alex’s adventure!

The birthday surprise is hidden, and six playful messages are waiting to lead the way. Gather your party team and follow the trail to a very special celebration.

Date ______ · Time ______ · Where ______ · RSVP ______

THE CLUE CARDS · READ IN ORDER

Six messages. One connected trail.

Hand card 1 to the players. Card 1 leads to where card 2 is hidden; card 6 leads to the reward.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 1 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

Birthday explorers, let the celebration begin! Where stories stand in a tidy row, your next discovery waits to show.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 2 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

The party team has found another message. Where cushions make a cozy seat, look for a clue tucked underneath.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 3 / 6 · Cipher

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

A secret celebration clue is waiting. Decode the hiding place. A=1, B=2, C=3, up to Z=26: 19-8-15-5 / 18-1-3-11

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 4 / 6 · Mission

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

Give your team a cheerful high-five, then solve this clue. Where the family gathers to eat, look underneath for a secret treat.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 5 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

Your special surprise is getting closer. Where your head rests late at night, a hidden clue is tucked from sight.

Solve the message to find the next hidden card.

Birthday Surprise · CARD 6 / 6 · Riddle

Alex, your next discovery awaits.

The final birthday message leads to your surprise! Where toys return when play is through, a special surprise is waiting for you.

Solve this final clue to find your treasure.

HINTS

A helping paw.

Hint for card 1

Imagine using the object described in the clue. Where would you find it?

Hint for card 2

Imagine using the object described in the clue. Where would you find it?

Hint for card 3

Turn each number into its alphabet letter. A slash starts a new word.

Hint for card 4

Complete the little team task, then solve the hiding-place riddle.

Hint for card 5

Imagine using the object described in the clue. Where would you find it?

Hint for card 6

Imagine using the object described in the clue. Where would you find it?

PARENT GUIDE · SAMPLE ANSWERS

Exactly where to hide it.

Card 1: hand to the children.

Card 2: Bookshelf

Card 3: Sofa

Card 4: Shoe rack

Card 5: Dining table

Card 6: Pillow

Treasure: Toy basket

A happy CluePup celebratingCERTIFICATE OF ADVENTURE

A little explorer. A big achievement.

Awarded to Alex

Hooray! You solved the birthday trail and found the special surprise. Today’s adventure belongs to you!

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