Birthday party photo scavenger hunt
A lively party activity with a clear finish and very little equipment.
Plan this gamePhoto scavenger hunt app for real-world groups
A photo scavenger hunt for parties, families, classrooms, and teams
Create a game, share a code, and race to photograph real-world challenges—or build a creative collection. No account required. Available on iPhone and Android.
Start playing free · Up to 4 players · No play limit
Free packs included. Optional one-time purchases unlock extra packs or Premium features.
No account required
iPhone and Android
5 app languages
Ready-made or custom challenges
See a game in 30 seconds
From idea to photo finish
A lightweight, silent-friendly walkthrough. Select play to advance through a complete game flow.
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Choose Race, Timed, or Collection mode.
Read the walkthrough transcript
- Choose Race, Timed, or Collection mode.
- Pick a ready-made pack or create your own list.
- Share the six-character game code.
- Players install the app, enter a display name, and join.
- Photograph the current real-world challenge.
- Follow synchronized progress and the leaderboard.
- Finish the game and compare results or collections.
How It Works
Four steps from setup to celebration
Start quickly, keep everyone synchronized, and choose competition or creativity.
- 1
Choose how to play
Pick Race, Timed, or Collection mode.
- 2
Choose your challenges
Use a free ready-made pack, customize it, buy another pack, or build any list for free.
- 3
Share the game code
Players install PicChase, enter a display name, and join with the six-character code.
- 4
Snap, compare, and celebrate
Track live progress, review game photos, and see the result for your selected mode.
Choose Your Setup
A game for the gathering you already have
Start with a practical plan, then adapt the prompts and play area to your group.
Wedding photo scavenger hunt
A reception icebreaker that doubles as a crowd-sourced wedding album.
Plan this gameTeam-building photo scavenger hunt
A low-friction collaborative competition followed by an easy photo debrief.
Plan this gameClassroom photo scavenger hunt
An active-learning exercise connected to the current lesson.
Plan this gameFamily photo scavenger hunt
An easy shared activity that values observation as much as speed.
Plan this gameRoad-trip photo scavenger hunt
A travel game that gives the group something to anticipate at safe stops.
Plan this gameOutdoor photo scavenger hunt
A guided exploration that keeps the group inside safe boundaries.
Plan this gameCreative photo challenge
A non-competitive gallery of distinct visual interpretations.
Plan this gameReady-to-run examples
Four ways to start without overthinking it
Timed
10-minute indoor party game
Photograph something shiny, the funniest hat, an object matching the cake color, and three things beginning with the same letter.
Race
Family park photo race
Look for a curved leaf, an animal track, something yellow, a reflection, and three different textures.
Collection
Creative color collection
Build a personal grid around one color and compare perspectives rather than scores.
Timed or Race
Classroom vocabulary hunt
Photograph real examples of lesson vocabulary while avoiding faces unless school consent rules allow them.
Game Modes
Compete on speed, race the clock, or create freely
Race
Parties, family games, and team events
Complete the selected list first.
- Competitive
- A winner and live leaderboard
Timed
Quick events, classes, and icebreakers
Photograph as many challenges as possible before time expires.
- Competitive
- Scores when the timer ends
Collection
Creative prompts, solo exploration, and relaxed groups
Capture a color or theme from different perspectives.
- Non-competitive
- A personal photo collection
Inside the app
Simple screens keep the group moving
Why PicChase
Low setup, flexible play
- Join without accounts
- Share a short game code
- Create and customize lists for free
- See live synchronized progress
- Play indoors or outdoors
- Use five supported app languages
Privacy and safety
Game-code access and temporary game data
Only people who know the game code can join and view submitted game photos. Players can delete their own photos during an active game. Finished free games are deleted after 24 hours; Premium games after 14 days.
Privacy PolicyCommon Questions
Know before you start
What is PicChase?
PicChase is a real-world multiplayer photo scavenger hunt app. A host creates a game, shares a six-character game code, and participants photograph items or themes in Race, Timed, or Collection mode.
Is PicChase free?
PicChase is free to download, and no payment is required to start. Six free packs are included, custom lists are free, and groups of up to four player entries can play as many games as they like. Optional one-time purchases unlock individual packs or Premium features.
What does Premium include?
Premium is a one-time purchase that you keep permanently. It unlocks every challenge pack and unlimited player entries. Packs can also be purchased one by one. Current local prices are shown in the App Store and Google Play.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Players install the app and join each game with a display name and its game code.
How many people can play?
A free game supports up to four player entries with no limit on the number of games. Premium unlocks unlimited player entries. Larger groups can also form teams and use one phone per team.
Does every player need to install PicChase?
Each player entry needs PicChase on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. A group can register as one team and share one phone, so a class of 20 might compete as four teams using four phones. The website is for information and support, not gameplay.
Which languages are available?
PicChase is available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Latvian. Custom text remains in the language written by the host.
Straightforward access
Start free. Upgrade only if it suits your group.
Free packs, free custom lists, and games for up to four players have no usage limit. Buy individual packs once, or unlock every pack and unlimited players with the one-time Premium purchase.
Challenge PacksAvailable on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Ready to start the chase?
Install PicChase, choose a few challenges, and invite your group with a game code.