Explore Des Moines Birthday Locations
Des Moines isn't just a city; it's a giant, hilarious sandbox for your birthday party team. Forget admiring the architecture or learning local history; your mission is to transform its streets, parks, and unsuspecting public into a stage for outrageous photo challenges. Picture your crew convincing a local to join a ridiculous pose in Western Gateway Park, or staging a silly scene amidst the East Village's unique shops. This game is all about getting goofy, being spontaneous, and embracing the uninhibited joy of acting like kids again. Your team will roam through Des Moines' diverse urban landscape, from the bustling Court Avenue District to the more relaxed waterfront areas, not to appreciate their beauty, but to exploit their potential for comedic gold. Every corner, every plaza, every quirky neighborhood is an opportunity to rope strangers into your shenanigans, set up absurd photo moments, and create memories that will have everyone roaring with laughter. The city's layout, with its accessible public spaces and unexpected nooks, provides the perfect hunting ground for human-centered challenges. It's about using the city as a prop, a dynamic backdrop for your team's creative chaos, and competing against other teams to see who can generate the most ridiculous, hilarious photos. Get ready to turn Des Moines into a playful backdrop and unleash your inner prankster!
East Village is a treasure trove for FrogQuest teams, brimming with quirky shops, colorful murals, and bustling sidewalks. You'll find endless props for hilarious photo challenges, from vintage storefronts to unexpected street art, all while recruiting friendly locals to join your antics.
Western Gateway Park is your urban playground for epic FrogQuest moments. With its striking sculptures, open lawns, and often-bustling events, you'll find plenty of space to stage outrageous team poses and recruit passersby for your photo challenges.
The Court Avenue District is a lively hub perfect for FrogQuest, offering a vibrant mix of bars, restaurants, and historic architecture. Teams can dive into the nightlife scene, using the energetic crowds and unique storefronts as backdrops for their wildest photo challenges.
Downtown Des Moines is a dynamic landscape for FrogQuest, where modern skyscrapers meet historic facades and public art. Teams will discover a wealth of surprising props and diverse crowds, perfect for staging hilarious scenarios and capturing unforgettable moments.
This vibrant district is a FrogQuest dream, packed with eclectic boutiques, art galleries, and cafes. Its pedestrian-friendly streets are ripe for creative challenges, offering a constant flow of interesting people and unique backdrops for your team's zany photo ops.
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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
Afterwards, laugh together as you watch a curated slideshow of all the best photos.
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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!
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Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Teams
24,540
Participants
126,630
Photos Judged
906,940
Points Awarded
23,200,690
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 the time is up, everyone returns to watch a curated photo slideshow of all the best submissions.
4. Announce Winning Team
~5 minutes
All good things must come to an end, but not until we've announced the winning team! If there are any prizes (optional), we'll pass those out too.
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