Why PicChase fits
Guests join with a code rather than accounts. Teams can share one phone, so a larger party can compete without every guest carrying a device.
Choose Your Setup
Birthday party photo scavenger hunt
Turn the gap between cake and presents into a game that gets guests moving and talking. Run a short indoor round, send supervised teams around a garden, or make the prompts fit a milestone adult birthday.
At a glance
A lively party activity with a clear finish and very little equipment.
- Best setting
- Home, party venue, garden, or enclosed park area
- Group format
- Individuals or small teams
- Recommended mode
- Timed for a fixed party slot; Race for a clear winner
- Suggested duration
- 10–30 minutes
- Preparation
- Choose a pack, remove unsuitable prompts, and agree on boundaries
- Devices
- Each player entry needs the app; teams can share one phone per team.
Step-by-step setup
- Choose the play area and define clear boundaries.
- Choose the recommended mode, timer, and team format.
- Select a pack or create a free custom list, then remove unsuitable prompts.
- Share the game code, confirm safety rules, and start only after every team is connected.
Sample challenges
- Something the same color as the cake
- The funniest party hat
- Three objects beginning with the same letter
- A reflection with no faces visible
- Something older than the birthday person
Facilitation and safety tips
- Keep challenges inside the agreed party area.
- For children, use guardian consent and active adult supervision.
- Avoid prompts involving strangers, private rooms, gifts, or sensitive documents.
Questions for this setup
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.
Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android.
Ready to start the chase?
Install PicChase, choose a few challenges, and invite your group with a game code.