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Birthday party photo bingo

Fill the gap between cake and presents with a game that gets guests moving, mingling, and capturing the party from every angle — indoors, in the garden, or around the venue.

At a glance

A lively party activity with a clear finish and no equipment beyond phones.

Best setting: Home, party venue, garden, or party room
Group format: Guests of any age; kids team up with adults
Suggested duration: The default 20-minute timer suits most parties
Preparation: Unlock Premium for the Birthday bash pack, or start free with Household hunt for small groups
Pack: Birthday bash (Premium)
Devices: Every player joins from a phone with the game code; small groups can share one phone.

Why Tilesy fits

The Birthday bash pack covers decor, treats, and moments — from easy tiles anyone can spot to action shots that create the party's best photos. The blackout bonus gives competitive guests something to chase, and the results reel replays the whole party while everyone is still there.

Step-by-step setup

Define the play area and any rooms or zones that are off limits.
Create the game: pick the pack, set the timer, and choose the center free tile.
Share the 6-character game code and wait for everyone in the lobby.
Confirm the ground rules — then start and let the board do the rest.

Sample tiles from the pack

Real prompts from the Birthday bash (Premium) board:

Birthday cake
Party hat
Blowing candles
Group selfie
Confetti

Facilitation and safety tips

Keep the game inside the agreed party area.
For children's parties, use guardian consent and active adult supervision.
Skip prompts involving gifts before they are opened if the birthday person wants surprises kept.

Pack note: Includes prompts that ask players to photograph guests. Best for casual parties where guests are comfortable being in photos.

Common questions

Before you host

What is Tilesy?

Tilesy is a real-world multiplayer photo bingo game for iPhone and Android. A host creates a game and shares a six-character game code, and players race to fill a 5×5 bingo board by photographing real-world prompts with the in-app camera.

Is Tilesy free?

Tilesy is free to download and free to play. Free games support up to 4 players with no limit on the number of games, and include two packs: Household hunt and Nature hunt. An optional one-time Premium purchase unlocks unlimited players and all packs.

What does Premium include?

Premium is a one-time purchase — pay once, no subscription. It unlocks unlimited players per game, all challenge packs, photo downloads, and 7-day photo history. Packs are not sold individually. Current local prices are shown in the App Store and Google Play.

Do I need to create an account?

No. Nobody creates an account. Players install the app and join each game with a display name and its six-character game code.

Does every player need the app?

Each player joins from their own iPhone or Android phone with the game code. A pair or a small group can also share one phone and play as a single player entry. The website is for information only — games run in the app.

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iPhone and Android

Bring Tilesy to the next group thing.

Start with a free Household or Nature hunt, invite up to 4 players, and upgrade once when you need unlimited players or premium packs.

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