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KIDS’ PARTY FAQs FOR UK PARENTS
Questions About Our Spy Parties & Time Travel Adventures
Planning a children’s party can feel like a bit of a mission in itself. Here you'll find clear, straightforward answers to the things UK parents ask us most often, from ages, locations and equipment to booking, party packs and how the missions work — so you can relax and enjoy the big day too.
Spy:Co is a venue-free kids’ party adventure, so you can host it almost anywhere — at home, in the gardens, local park, village hall or even a museum. Each mission is designed around your child, whether they love fast-paced outdoor action or a calmer, confidence-boosting indoor party. It also includes high-quality physical materials, interactive digital content and a surprise live call from Octagon.
We don't operate from fixed venues because every party is different. That flexibility is one of the reasons why more than 5,000 UK families have chosen Spy:Co, earning us top-ranked Google reviews and a 5-star rating.
Big party or small? A few friends or the whole class? You're in control. Spy:Co fits around your plans – and you get all the praise on the day.
More Helpful Questions
Q1: What is Spy:Co and what makes it different from other kids' parties in the UK?
A: Spy:Co is an interactive kids' birthday party where children become part of the story instead of watching an entertainer. Every child receives their own Agent Handbook, follows video and audio briefings, cracks secret codes, hunts for real physical clues and works together to complete the mission. A free Spy:Co Cipher Wheel can also be downloaded to make selected clues even more challenging. Every adventure ends with a live call from Octagon, Head of Spy:Co.
Q2: Where in the UK are you based - do you have a venue?
A: Spy:Co is designed to work wherever you want the party to happen. Our interactive spy missions & time travel adventures work at home, in gardens, parks or hired halls across the UK. You stay in control of the setting, we provide the mission, structure and WOW-factor!
Q3: Does someone come to run the party?
A: No external entertainer is needed because Spy:Co is a fully prepared party experience designed for parents to run effortlessly. Created by specialists in interactive experiences for kids, the story unfolds through videos, audio clues and physical clues hidden around your space. You stay in control while the children dive straight into the adventure, finishing with a live call from Spy:Co HQ!
Q4: Can Spy:Co work for both small groups and large parties?
A: Absolutely. From 2 agents to a full school class, Spy:Co adapts easily. Materials are pre-divided into teams of six, and every child receives their own agent booklet — so no one feels left out. There’s no competition between teams — it’s all about working together to complete the mission.
Q5: Can the party be adjusted to suit my child?
A: Absolutely. That’s one of the best parts! You can choose the age level (6–9 or 9–11), adjust how challenging the clues are and even increase difficulty by writing certain instructions using the Spy:Co cipher wheel. Run it indoors, outdoors or both, and shorten or extend the mission to suit your space and energy levels. Every party can feel tailored to your child, not forced into a fixed format.
Q6: How long does a Spy:Co children’s party mission usually run?
A: Most Spy:Co missions run for around 60–90 minutes, the perfect length to keep children fully engaged. You can easily shorten or extend the adventure depending on your space and how challenging you make the clue hunt.
Q7: Can we change the party date?
A: Yes! Our ‘Change the Date’ guarantee lets you reschedule up to the day before the party, without stress or extra cost.
Q8: What equipment do we need?
A: You’ll need a screen (projector, TV, laptop or tablet) for the mission films. Audio clues usually run on one phone per team, or you can set up a shared “base camp” if you’d rather keep mobiles out of the children’s hands. Your physical Party Pack contains the printed mission materials, while the films, audio and bonus material are available digitally from the moment you order. Films and audio can be used online or offline.
Q9: Why do I receive an email asking me to confirm my party date and start time?
A: After booking, we'll email you a short form to confirm your party date, start time and the mobile number for Octagon's surprise call. This allows us to unlock your Spy:Co mission, send your mission password and bonus materials, and make sure one of our professional Octagon actors is ready to call at the end of your party mission. Once the form is completed, everything is set!
Q10: Do younger children need a grown-up to help during the mission?
A: For children aged 6–8, we recommend having a grown-up or older child nearby to lend a hand and keep things running smoothly.