A birthday gift built around who they are.
They open a link, see their own name on the title screen, and realize the characters, colors, clues, and ending were made around what they love. It feels personal because it is.
Questions before you choose? Email hello@bigdayarcade.com.
Why this lands differently
Most personalized gifts put a name on an object. This puts the child inside the story. They're the hero, the world is built from things they actually like, and the ending is a message you wrote in your own words. It's the difference between a mug with their name on it and a game they'll ask to play again the next morning — and the reaction happens in front of you, not after the wrapping is cleared away.
Nothing to download, nothing to sign up for
It opens in a compatible browser on a phone, tablet or computer. You can cast or project it with your own setup if you choose. There's no app store, no install and no child account — which matters more than it sounds, because the moment a gift needs a login it stops being a gift and starts being your problem. The link is private and unlisted, you decide who gets it, and it's yours for a full year.
You see it before they do
We send you the hero we drew and where the story is heading, and nothing gets built until you say yes. Change your mind before you approve and you get a full refund. When it's finished, you play it yourself first — so there are no surprises on the day, and if we got a detail wrong we fix it free.
Choosing the right one
Quick Play at $79 is one bright level and the fastest route to the gasp. Hero Adventure at $149 is two levels and a proper ending — the one most people want. Party Epic at $299 has three chapters, friend cameos, and printable QR cards for the grown-up host to share the same private link on compatible devices. One of a Kind starts at $799 and begins with a blank page: a new way to play, linked worlds, meaningful details, and a finale designed around the celebration.
Questions grown-ups ask
How long does it take?
Three to seven days depending on the package, starting once you've answered a few quick questions and approved the hero. If the birthday is sooner, tell us the date before you buy — we'll say honestly whether we can make it.
Can you make a game with a famous character in it?
No. Every world and character is original and drawn by us. Tell us what they love — racing, animals, space, magic — and we'll build a world with that energy without copying anyone's brand.
What if my kid doesn't like it?
You approve the hero and the story before we build anything, and you play the finished game before they ever see it. If we got a detail wrong we fix it free. If it won't run on the devices we listed and we can't fix it, you get your money back.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and that includes a full year of private hosting. We'll ask before any optional renewal — nothing auto-charges.
Do brothers and sisters get left out?
Party Epic can put friends and siblings in the game as characters, with your permission. You can also add a second game for another kid — just ask before we start building and we'll sort it out.