Kids' Parties in Edinburgh

Spy Academy is recommended for ages 8+. Children aged 6 and 7 can take part at a parent's discretion, but no one under 6 can take part. Every group needs at least 2 supervising adults aged 18+, or 3 if there are 16 or more children.

Every booking includes the full Spy Academy experience (about an hour) for your private group, run by a dedicated gamesmaster, plus a team photo at the end. You can then add extras to build your party: 40 minutes of party room hire, our pizza party catering and Spy Academy party bags. Add them when you book, or email info@team-machine.co.uk at least 72 hours beforehand.

Party room hire gives your group a private room for 40 minutes, starting as soon as your Spy Academy session is scheduled to end. It's only available alongside a kids' booking and must be added when you book or at least 48 hours beforehand, subject to availability. The time can't be extended if you arrive late or the game runs over, as the room is needed for the next group.

Yes, if you've added party room hire. You're welcome to bring food, soft drinks and a birthday cake to enjoy in the party room at no extra charge; please bring your own plates, cups, napkins and cutlery. Regular candles are fine under close adult supervision, but sparkler and novelty candles aren't allowed. No alcohol, and if you self-cater you're responsible for any allergies and dietary needs in your group.

Each child gets a third of a freshly made Neapolitan Margherita pizza from a local Edinburgh restaurant, a packet of crisps, a Fruit Shoot and a snack (a chocolate biscuit or piece of fruit, with a small bag of Haribo swapped in where allergies require it). We provide plates, cups, napkins and cutlery, and food is ready within 15 minutes of your party room time starting. Catering requires party room hire, has a minimum order of 8 children and the menu is fixed.

Possibly not, so please check our allergen information before booking. The pizza contains gluten and milk and is made in a kitchen that handles other allergens, so we can't guarantee anything is free from traces or offer certified gluten-free, vegan or allergen-free alternatives. We can swap the snack for a small bag of Haribo where allergies require it. If our catering isn't suitable for a child, you're welcome to bring food for them; just leave them out of your catering numbers.

Each bag contains an invisible ink pen with UV light, mirrored spy glasses, a Spy Academy wristband, a make-your-own cipher wheel, stickers and a small pack of Haribo. Bags are priced per child and handed out at the end of the game. Add them when you book or by email at least 48 hours beforehand, and let us know by then if you'd like them without sweets. They're designed for ages 6+ as they contain small parts. Please note that exact contents may change from time to time.

Children remain the responsibility of their accompanying adults throughout their visit, including in the party room and while eating. Your gamesmaster runs the experience and keeps an eye on safety, but at least 2 supervising adults (3 for 16 or more children) must stay with the group the whole time.

We're fully insured and have a detailed risk assessment covering all our activities. Our staff hold Level 1 Disclosure checks from Disclosure Scotland and are first aid trained, and there's a first aid kit on site. Every session is watched throughout by a dedicated gamesmaster, children are always accompanied by their own supervising adults, the room has two emergency exits, and you're never locked in.

Only with your agreement. We offer a team photo at the end if your group wants one, and we'll always check before sharing any photo online. We never use images of children in our marketing without explicit parental consent. Accompanying adults are welcome to take their own photos of their group.