A printable Boys 9th Birthday Scavenger Hunt Game (sports theme) with riddles and clues leading to a final gift is the perfect solution for a memorable way to surprise your kids! This year, turn birthday gift-giving into a thrilling adventure with an indoor treasure hunt for kids!

With this at-home scavenger hunt, a simple gift becomes a magical adventure, sparking imagination and turning an ordinary day into something extraordinary.

Kids will put their detective skills to the test as they solve riddles and use the cipher decoder to reveal the final hiding spot (this is where you hide your special gift). Share the joy as your family works together to solve clues and discover the hidden treasure. It’s a fantastic activity for family bonding and create lasting memories.

USE THE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR KIDS TO REVEAL:
☑️ Birthday Gifts
☑️ Holiday Presents
☑️ Handwritten Letters
☑️ Vacation Destinations
☑️ Special Family News
☑️ Rewards or Prizes

QUICK AND EASY SET-UP:
Print, Cut, Hide, Play!

LOCATIONS: All clues are common household locations such as a closet or under the bed.
🏠 First aid kit
🏠 Phone or alarm clock
🏠 Front door or entryway
🏠 Garbage bag or trash bin
🏠 Bathtub or shower
🏠 Mailbox or mail pile
🏠 Toolbox or tools
🏠 TV or entertainment center
🏠 Fridge or freezer
🏠 Silverware drawer
🏠 By the drinks

SECRET MISSION:
It’s your 9th birthday and game day is here! Excitement is through the roof as the big birthday match is about to start. However, disaster strikes when your team arrives to find all of the soccer balls have been stolen! Without them, the entire championship game is in jeopardy. A note is found on the empty ball rack, left by the mysterious Soccer Phantom - a notorious prankster who loves to stir up trouble on game days. The note reads: "Happy Birthday, birthday kid! So, you think you’re ready to play? Not today! If you want the soccer balls back, you’ll need to follow my trail of clues. Your mission: Follow the trail of clues, but be warned - there’s some twists and turns along the way. Be quick—the game clock is ticking!"

WHAT'S INCLUDED?
🔎 PDF game guide
🔎 10 Indoor Clues
🔎 Answer key
🔎 Set up instructions

GAME PLAY
🧩 Gameplay: 20+ minutes
🧩 Ages: 6+ (able to read)
🧩 How many kids can play? We recommend 1-4.

***This product looks best if it is printed in color but it can be printed in black and white.***

How long does this activity take to complete?
It really depends on a lot of things. Estimated completion time is 20+ minutes but it’s based on the kids’ reading skills, puzzle skills, group size, and age. It is also HIGHLY based on how difficult it is to find the clue cards. We always suggest folding the riddles and hiding them really well, out of plain sight!

How many kids can play at once?
Kids can play individually, with friends, or with their siblings. For a larger group, you’ll likely want to print and hide multiple copies of each clue. This is not intended to be a party game for large groups, rather a family bonding time activity.

How do I set up the Scavenger Hunt?
To set up the Scavenger Hunt, you will need to cut the clue cards in half and hide them in the appropriate locations. The PDF includes the correct hiding spots for each clue. All hiding spots are common household places such as under the bed, bathroom sink or in a closet. The harder the clues are to find, the more fun the kids have! If clues are hidden in plain sight, the hunt would be completed too quickly.

Where do kids begin?
Kids may begin in any location of your house. Together, the “mission” is read out loud to get your kids hooked. Kids are then handed the first clue card. Each clue card contains a riddle that will lead them to the location of the next clue.

How do I set up the activity?
Just print, cut, hide and play! Everything you need is included in your download.

Do I have to print out the game materials for every kid?
Nope! You ONLY have to print out the answer sheet for each kid or group. Just one set of the actual clue cards is all you need!

***No physical item will be shipped***