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Family photo bingo

One simple activity that flexes between a rainy living room and a walk in the park — and it costs nothing to try, because both family-friendly packs are free.

At a glance

An easy all-ages game that starts free and needs zero preparation.

Best setting
Home, garden, park, or a neighborhood walk
Group format
Up to 4 players free — perfect for one household
Suggested duration
20 minutes by default, or no limit for a relaxed hunt
Preparation
None: install, pick Household hunt or Nature hunt, share the code
Pack
Household hunt and Nature hunt (both free)
Devices
Every player joins from a phone with the game code; small groups can share one phone.

Why Tilesy fits

The free player limit of 4 fits most families exactly, so a household can play unlimited games without paying anything. Household hunt works in any home, Nature hunt turns a park or garden into the board, and grandparents join the same way kids do: type a name, type the code, play.

Step-by-step setup

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

Sample tiles from the pack

Real prompts from the Household hunt and Nature hunt (both free) board:

  • House keys
  • A mirror
  • A pinecone
  • Heart-shaped leaf
  • Something striped

Facilitation and safety tips

  • Pair younger players with an adult and agree on the play area first.
  • Stay out of roads and off private property on outdoor rounds.
  • Mix ages fairly: let kids claim the easy tiles and adults hunt the tricky ones.

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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