Let the treasure hunt begin!
As with any other (themed) children's birthday party, we recommend for preparation the HABA Birthday party checklist. Create and distribute the invitations about two to three weeks before the birthday. Use the HABA template invitation card for children's birthdays 'Find the Code' – either with a pirate motif or in a fantasy style:
Download: Invitation card template
Organizing your treasure hunt
Luckily, the treasure hunt with 'Find the Code' can start in any weather: If it's raining, dull or cold, indoors – and even better, outdoors in nice weather, for example as a photo treasure hunt. Depending on the effort involved, it makes sense to involve good friends or family members in the organization. The basic steps for preparing the treasure hunt are always the same, as described in the instruction booklet:
Choose a riddle card
Set the matching number code on the lock
Fill the treasure chest, e.g. with small cards-, can- or take-home games from HABA, little dolls from the HABA series Little Friends as well as accessories from the HABA series Play Shop, gifts, Terra Kids or small sweet treats like gummy bears and chocolate (especially popular: chocolate gold coins)
For more ideas, see Treasures and party favors for big and little treasure hunters.
Lock the treasure chest with a combination lock
Finally, place the clue card, the puzzle pieces of the treasure map, and the game piece into the puzzle box and hide it together with the treasure chest. An exciting story in the instructions sets the right mood and provides helpful information so that the children can jump straight into the adventure If necessary, you can help the children with hints while they search for the hiding place and solve the puzzles.
Keepsakes for proud treasure hunters
After a successful treasure hunt, you can photograph the little adventurers together and give them a very special treat: award them a personalized certificate! You can download the templates from us. Simply print them out, fill them in, and soon every treasure hunter will have a wonderful keepsake!
Refreshments for fortune hunters
Adventurers get hungry: whether a classic birthday cake (perhaps shaped like a treasure chest) to start the party, muffins as provisions on the photo treasure hunt, or a picnic outdoors after the treasure has been uncovered — savory bites and sweet snacks round off every treasure hunt with a delicious feast.
Exciting treasure hunt for a children's birthday with 'Find the code' by HABA
Photo treasure hunt with 'Find the Code' – creative tips and certificates
Treasures and party favors for big and small treasure hunters