Escape Game City

Host an escape game birthday party

A modern treasure hunt with no host to hire and no room to book: your guests solve a real escape game, at home or out in the streets of your town.

An escape game birthday ticks the three hard boxes: it keeps everyone busy at the same time, gives a shared goal to guests who don't always know each other, and leaves a memory people talk about. All with the phones already in their pockets.

This guide helps you pick the right game for the age group, choose between home and outdoors, and run the big day without stress.

Why it works for a birthday

A good birthday is a group caught up in a shared story — not a string of activities you have to run yourself.

A game for their age

Every game sheet shows the recommended age: you choose with full knowledge, from kids to adults.

A budget you control

The app is free and so are most of the games. No room to rent, no host to pay.

A real shared challenge

Codes to crack, clues to cross-reference, a ticking clock: the team wins together — and the end-of-game photo takes itself.

10

games to choose from

4

cities covered

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to get started
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At home or in the streets?

Both formats exist, and the right choice depends on the guests' age and the season.

At home

No travelling: the clues are solved on the phone, in the living room. Ideal for younger kids, evenings and the winter months.

In the streets

A GPS trail from step to step: squares, statues and façades become the playground. Guests burn energy, and the adventure is life-size.

What if it rains? — Keep an at-home game as a backup: you can switch at the last minute without cancelling anything.

The big day, step by step

Three moves are enough — the app handles everything else.

  1. 1 Pick the game in advance to match the guests' age, and play its first few minutes to get a feel for it.
  2. 2 Prepare one charged phone per team, app installed and game downloaded — it then plays even without network.
  3. 3 Start the game and let them play: clues, hints and the clock are handled by the app. You keep the best role — the game master who whispers hints… or doesn't.

The option that changes everything: your own game

You can also write a custom game — with the guests' names, the corners of your house or neighbourhood — and protect it with a password so it only serves your party. It's free, and it's a gift in itself.

Create a custom game

Frequently asked questions

Every game sheet shows the recommended age of the youngest player. There are games for children as well as teenagers and adults — read the sheet before choosing.

A team plays around one phone — two to four players per device is a good rhythm. Beyond that, form several teams: they can compete on the same game and compare their times.

The app is free and so are most games in the catalogue. Some premium games are paid, and the price is shown on their sheet before you start.

One charged phone per team, the app installed and the game downloaded before the party. For an outdoor trail, check the play area on the game sheet and plan for good shoes.

The duration is shown on every game sheet — allow from thirty minutes to over an hour depending on the game. The clock is part of the fun, but nothing stops you taking your time.

Yes: the creation tool is free, and a private, password-protected game can only be played by your guests. Allow a few hours to write and test it before the big day.

The birthday they'll talk about

Pick a game for their age, at home or in your town, and let the app run the show.

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