Questions, answered
What’s included?
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- 13 printable spy-mission clue cards plus 2 blank cards
- A birthday introduction letter
- Parent notes with every answer, hiding spot and hint
- UK A4 and US Letter PDF versions
How does the hunt work?
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Print and cut the cards, choose 8–12 clues that suit your home, and hide a gift or treat at each location. Your child becomes a secret agent, cracking codes and solving puzzles to find each surprise.
Setup takes under 10 minutes and the hunt typically lasts 30–60 minutes.
Locations include under a bed, sock drawer, wardrobe or closet, behind a plant, shower, suitcase, car boot or trunk, shed and bookcase.
Who is it perfect for?
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- Birthday mornings at home
- Older children who enjoy codes and secret missions
- Making a small number of gifts feel like a bigger celebration
- Gift cards, vouchers or tickets
What do I need to prepare?
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A printer, scissors, a pen or pencil and 8–12 gifts or treats. Optional extras include envelopes, an invisible pen and a 3-digit combination lock for a suitcase finale.
Printing, download and file details
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This is an instant digital download supplied as UK A4 and US Letter-size PDF files; nothing physical will be posted.
Print at home or through a print shop, in colour or black and white. The files are in English and are not editable or personalised.
For personal, non-commercial use only. Do not resell, redistribute, share or repost the files.
Safety information
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Designed for children to enjoy with a grown-up. Parents select the clues, choose the hiding spots, set up and supervise the hunt, so you stay in control of where the adventure goes.
Every home or hotel room is different, so choose only safe, suitable and accessible locations for the child taking part.

Your birthday child has a mission
Your child becomes a secret agent and follows clues around the house, cracking codes and solving puzzles. Finding their gifts becomes part of the gift and makes the celebration last longer than simply tearing off wrapping paper.
How it works
Print and cut out the clues.
Choose
Pick the locations that suit your home.
Hide
Place a gift or treat at each chosen spot.
Hunt
Hand over the letter and let them begin.
Why I created this
Personally designed in London and tested first with my own children at home, then with lots of willing friends and family.