Explore Ames Birthday Locations
Ames is bursting with playful potential, just waiting for your team to unleash their inner child. Imagine a birthday party adventure that winds through the vibrant Downtown Ames, where every storefront window and quirky street art piece becomes a potential prop for your next ridiculous photo challenge. Wander into the Main Street Cultural District, and you might find yourself staging a dramatic scene with an unexpected mannequin, or perhaps using a cafe's outdoor seating as a makeshift stage for a silly group pose. The energy of the Iowa State University Campus offers endless opportunities for creative chaos - think unexpected sculptures becoming part of a human pyramid, or a team member 'hiding' in plain sight amidst a bustling crowd. This is about interacting with the city in playful, unexpected ways; it's about seeing the ordinary in extraordinary ways. It's about transforming everyday objects into hilarious props and turning public spaces into stages for unscripted, joyfully absurd moments. Get ready to shed your inhibitions and create memories that are as wild as your imagination, proving that grown-ups can still play with the best of them.
Get ready to unleash your inner frog in Downtown Ames! This vibrant hub is packed with quirky shops, cozy cafes, and lively restaurants, perfect for finding surprising props and recruiting willing strangers for your wildest photo challenges. Dive into the bustling street life and let the urban energy fuel your creative quest.
The Main Street Cultural District is your playground for FrogQuest fun! With its unique boutiques, art galleries, and diverse eateries, you'll discover endless opportunities for hilarious photo ops. Grab a prop from a storefront, pose with a local masterpiece, or convince a passerby to join your team's epic adventure.
The Iowa State University Campus is buzzing with energy and ripe for FrogQuest antics! Explore the sprawling grounds, from academic buildings to the lively Memorial Union food court, for a treasure trove of backdrops and unsuspecting participants. Find a fountain to splash in, a statue to pose with, or a group of students to join your next outrageous challenge.
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What is FrogQuest?
FrogQuest is a laughably fun photo scavenger hunt for birthday parties. Teams scour any city on foot completing daring, interactive photo-challenges with our mobile app. High Score wins!
Live Judging
We personally review every submitted photo, awarding bonus points when impressed, deducting when not. So bring that A-game!
Photo Slideshow
Afterward, laugh together over a curated slideshow of the best photos and the winning-team reveal. It works on any phone, tablet, or computer, so your group can gather around one screen or watch individually.
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Customized
Every experience is a snowflake, created especially for your group, activity and location. Crazy or tame, it's up to you.
On Your Time
Most hunts take 2-3 hours by default but we adjust to your schedule.
Leaderboard
Track your team's activities against the others as you compete for first place.
Downloadable
Download all the photos and keep them evermore once the fun of the hunt is done.
Adult(ish) Hunts in Action
Sometimes, it takes a video to get a true sense for what's instore for you. We got you...just push play!
As low as $25/pp Get Started
Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Teams
25,950
Participants
133,340
Photos Judged
960,170
Points Awarded
24,500,620
What to Expect
Hunts are 2 hours by default, adjusted to your schedule as needed.
1. Set-up & Send-off!
~10 minutes
We'll meet you in the heart of your chosen play area, explain the rules, get you excited, then send you off on your photo adventure.
2. Ready, Set, Go!
~1-2 hours
Teams scatter in various directions, complete quests, and submit photos to our judges as they go. Impressing our judges may earn you bonus points. Teams track their progress in real time via the leaderboard!
3. Enjoy the Slideshow Together
~15 minutes
When time is up, your slideshow brings together the best photos, memorable moments, and final results in one experience. Watch together on a shared screen or individually on any phone, tablet, or computer.
4. Keep the Stories Going
~5 minutes
The winning-team reveal caps the slideshow, while the photos and inside jokes give everyone plenty to talk about over the meal, drinks, celebration, or whatever comes next.
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