Organizing a 'Who is the Mole?' themed kids' party takes effort, but with the right script and tips, it's a guaranteed hit. As parents who've hosted two themed parties in quick succession—including a lockdown escape room bash—we relied on proven resources from Lokohippo.com. For fans of this addictive Dutch TV show, here's our step-by-step experience with our son's 'Who is the Mole?' party for 8- and 9-year-olds. Looking for more kids' party ideas? Check out this blog.
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If you're unfamiliar with Wie is de Mol? (known internationally as 'Who is the Mole?'), it's a thrilling reality show where contestants collaborate to build a prize pot—secretly undermined by a saboteur called the mole. Each week, a quiz eliminates the contestant with the least mole knowledge. The last one standing wins the pot if they unmask the mole. Our kids' party version captures this intrigue perfectly, scaled for young players.
The scheming, sabotage, and exotic locations create non-stop suspense, beautifully presented by host Art Rooijakkers. As a longtime fan since Angela Groothuizen's era, I've passed the obsession to my kids. They watch every episode, inspiring my son to theme his 8th birthday party around it—despite not all friends knowing the show. Skeptical at first, I was thrilled by how well it worked for this age group.
After success with our daughter's escape room party from Lokohippo.com, we grabbed their 'Who is the Mole?' script. Though advised to wait a year, my son's enthusiasm won out. The detailed guide made planning straightforward for busy parents like us.
This hefty script covers five missions, invitations, questionnaires, and app access for the final quiz. Parents answer fun questions to gauge mole interest and gather quiz intel—saving us hours. Optional per-child party packs include jokers, notebooks, and invites in three price tiers. Customize freely: DIY for budget or splurge on extras. We kept it affordable and home-based.
Invites build hype with a sneaky questionnaire warning of untrustworthy players. We collected answers for quiz prep and sent pre-party letters: candidates got gameplay tips (parents added insider advice), while the mole received sabotage hints and moves.
Our living room became mole central in black, green, and gray. Authentic notebooks and jokers were essentials. Source decor from:
We adapted outdoor tasks indoors due to rain and simplified for 8-9-year-olds—our tweaks kept it age-appropriate.
We kicked off with a baby photo matching game (parents supplied pics). Kids dove in, spotting saboteurs early. Secret dinner missions earned jokers and exemptions. Our mole was a star—subtle, strategic, and a show fan.
The app-based quiz was the highlight: customizable questions, red/green screens, tablet-friendly. One kid nailed the mole! Everyone got candy 'pot money'; winner and mole shared real prizes. Find money-print toilet paper here.
It was a smash—worth every prep minute, even back-to-back with the escape room. What's your next party theme?
Update August 2020:
Enhance immersion with these extras.
Stick to black/green/gray for vibe—table goodies seal the theme.
Lokohippo and similar sites offer ready boxes, saving time for more gameplay.
For DIY, grab missions from Feestideevoorjou.nl.
