Why PicChase fits
No one needs an account, teams can share a device, and the list can be customized for family traditions, mobility, weather, and available space.
Choose Your Setup
Family photo scavenger hunt
Give a multigenerational group one simple activity that can flex between a rainy living room, a holiday gathering, a reunion, and a walk in the park.
At a glance
An easy shared activity that values observation as much as speed.
- Best setting
- Home, garden, park, holiday venue, or neighborhood route
- Group format
- Individuals or mixed-age teams
- Recommended mode
- Race for energy; Collection for a relaxed pace
- Suggested duration
- 15–40 minutes
- Preparation
- Choose a familiar area and remove prompts that exclude younger or less mobile players
- 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 that reminds you of a family story
- An object in three generations’ favorite color
- The coziest corner
- Three objects forming a face without people
- Something everyone uses differently
Facilitation and safety tips
- Pair younger players with a responsible adult.
- Use a compact agreed area and avoid roads or private property.
- Choose creativity instead of speed when movement varies across the group.
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.