Google's Tap Party game offers Pixel discounts and prizes including Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 or Pixel Buds

Android Authority reports that some markets are offering a free Pixel 11 series phone as a prize. Eligible Tap Party codes can stack with Google's Birthday Sale offers, the report said, potentially making the upcoming sale cheaper. The Pixel 11 series has not been on the market for long, but Google is already giving some buyers another way to reduce the cost of its newest hardware. Since the phones arrived, the company has offered launch deals and trade-in offers.

In the game, players pop regular balloons for points while trying to keep a streak going. The streak can earn multipliers of up to 3x. Linked balloons can earn bonus points. Tapping distraction balloons costs 10 points and ends the streak. Gemini balloons clear those distractions and award extra points. Google says a hidden Easter egg can boost the final score.

Tap Party runs for 60 seconds. Prizes and discounts vary by location, and the promotion is tied to the birthday sale rather than a standard product launch. Android Authority describes the effort as a more playful addition to Google's recent Pixel promotions.

Editor's Summary Google's Tap Party mini-game can win a Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 or Pixel Buds and unlock Pixel discounts, with some markets offering a free Pixel 11 series phone. Eligible codes can stack with the company's 28th birthday sale, potentially lowering the cost of its newest hardware. The 60-second game is limited to select markets and varies by location.