1.1. The Contest is open to legal residents of Australia only, who are eighteen (18) years of age or older at the time of entry.
1.2. To participate, users must have an active email account, Internet access, and a general electronic device capable of running the game.
2.1. Google’s “Tap Party” Game promotion (the "Contest") begins from 09:00 am AEST on September 15, 2026, until 11:59 pm AEST on September 20, 2026 (the "Contest Period").
2.2. Google’s “Tap Party” Game itself (referred here onwards as the "Game") will remain available for play until 11:59 pm AEDT on October 7, 2026 (the "Game Availability Period").
2.3. Winners can redeem their unique discount code from 09:00 am AEST on September 25, 2026, until 11:59 pm AEDT on October 7, 2026 (the "Redemption Period").
3.1. To enter the Contest, visit “Tap Party” Game digital experience via the provided link (
).3.2. Within the experience, you will be able to:
a) Play the “Tap Party” game (solo or with another contestant) and achieve a score.
b) During the Contest Period, submit your email address/es after gameplay to enter the prize competition.
c) (Optional) Share the “Tap Party” game on social media.
3.3. All entries must be submitted during the Contest Period. Any entries made after this time will not be eligible for prizes.
3.4. You may enter the Contest as many times as you like, but, subject to clause 5.2 below, you can only win one prize.
4.1 Gameplay and Scoring Mechanism: Scoring in the Game ("Tap Party") is determined by a player's ability to successfully pop dynamic balloon targets on a compatible mobile device screen within a designated timeframe of 60 seconds.
- Game Duration & Objective: Each active game session operates on a sixty (60) second countdown timer. The primary objective is to maximise the session score by tapping regular balloons while managing special mechanics across changing game phases before time expires.
- Game Modes: Prior to commencing gameplay, users must select one of two available operational configurations:
- Solo mode (Single player): Configured for an individual user playing independently on the device.
- Duo mode (Double player): Configured for two (2) participants engaging simultaneously on a single shared device interface.
- Gameplay Phases: The 60-second game session progresses dynamically through four distinct colour-coded phases:
- Blue Phase - The Switch: Serves as an introduction to tapping, timing, and score feedback. Features regular blue balloons only; no special balloons appear during this phase.
- Red Phase (Stay in the Present Moment): Take a moment to focus on what’s in front of you. Keep popping red balloons, dodge the distractions that can cost you points, and look out for Gemini balloons to help clear the way.
- Yellow Phase - Connection: Introduces coordinated interaction featuring regular yellow balloons and pairs of Sync balloons.
- Green Phase - Celebration: The final gameplay frenzy with an increased regular-balloon spawn rate, the return of all previously introduced special balloons, and peak intensity until the timer reaches zero (0).
- Scoring & Special Mechanics: Points are calculated in real-time based on target interactions and balloon types:
- Regular Balloons (+1 point): Award +1 point when popped. Regular balloons change colour to match the active phase (Blue, Red, Yellow, Green) and will disappear after a short period if not popped.
- Distraction Balloons (-10 points if tapped directly): Detract 10 points if tapped directly by a player. Players must avoid tapping them. However, if cleared indirectly via a Gemini balloon, each cleared Distraction balloon instead awards +1 point.
- Gemini Balloons (+1 point): Award +1 point upon activation and instantly clear all Distraction balloons currently visible on the screen. Each Distraction balloon cleared this way contributes an additional +1 point. Gemini balloons disappear if not activated within their available window.
- Sync Balloons (+10 points per completed pair): Two matching balloons appear simultaneously. Both must be activated within the required timing window to earn +10 points. In duo mode, one Sync balloon appears on each player's side requiring simultaneous or coordinated taps; on desktop devices, players activate them sequentially.
- Duo mode Shared High Score & Dual Prize Eligibility:
- Attribution: Upon completion of a duo mode session, the highest individual score achieved between the two participants during that session is automatically attributed to both Player 1 and Player 2.
- Prize Qualification: Because the session's highest score is attributed equally to both participants, if that shared score qualifies for Tier 1 (Grand Winner Prize) or Tier 2 (Top 50 Runner-Up Winner Prize) or Tier 3 (Email Opt-in Coupon), both players in that duo mode session will be individually eligible to receive the corresponding prize.
4.2 Score Submission and Competition Entry
- Following the finalisation of a gameplay session and the display of the final score screen, participants are presented with an interactive data-entry interface to formalize their participation in the promotional contest.
- Solo mode Submission Logic: Upon completing a solo session, the single player will be prompted with a standard form containing input fields for their First Name, Last Name, and a verified Email Address. The user must actively accept the Contest Terms and Conditions and acknowledge the platform's Privacy Policy before pressing "Submit Score".
- Duo mode Submission Logic: Upon completing a duo session, a dual-form interface will appear. To claim their shared high score and ensure dual prize eligibility, distinct profile credential inputs must be provided for both participants:
- Player 1: First Name, Last Name, and Email Address.
- Player 2: First Name, Last Name, and Email Address.
- Both players must independently review and tick the relevant compliance check-boxes to submit their entry under the attributed score.
- Replay and Session Tracking: Participants may choose to skip score submission and play again. In Solo mode, once you’ve submitted a score, if you continue to play within the same active browser and device session your highest score will be automatically submitted. In Duo mode, each game score must be submitted via the entry form. After each game, participants may choose to skip or submit that game’s score. Previous or best scores are not displayed.
- 5.1. There are three (3) tiers of prizes available. All promotional discount codes are valid for use on eligible devices on the Google Store Australia.
Prize Tier | Contestant Selection & Score Threshold | Associated Reward / Incentive |
Tier 1 (Top 5 Grand Winners) | The Top 5 highest recorded scores (or shared high score achieved in duo mode pursuant to Clause 4.1) (through Rank 1 to 5) during the Contest Period. | Grand Prize: 100% Off Google Store promotional discount code for One (1) eligible Google Pixel 11 Series phone device, applicable to any Pixel 11 Series model, colour and storage (subject to stock availability). In case the cart has more than one(1) eligible device, the promotional discount code will be applicable for the eligible device with the highest MSRP. The discount code will be stackable and can be used together with other public promotional offers on the Google Store Australia, unless otherwise specified. *(Note: In duo mode, both validated participants will each receive one (1) 100% promotional discount code).* |
Tier 2 (Next Top 50 Runner-Up Winners) | The fifty (50) next highest recorded scores (ranks 6 through 55, in case of duo mode scores, the score will be shared with both players, pursuant to Clause 4.1). | Runner-Up Prize: 28% Google Store promotional discount code for an eligible Google Pixel 11 Series phone or a Google Pixel Watch 5 Series device or a Google Pixel Buds Series device. The discount code will be stackable and can be used together with other public promotional offers on the Google Store Australia, unless otherwise specified. (The Tier 2 Google Store promotional discount code will only be applicable on the purchase of any one single eligible device. In case multiple eligible devices are added to the cart, the promotion discount code will be applicable on the device with the highest MSRP.) (Note: In duo mode, both validated participants will each receive a 28% promotional discount code). |
Tier 3 Email opt-in Coupon | All participating contestants who Email opt-in during the Contest Period. | Email opt-in Coupon: One (1) Google Store promotional discount code for 10% off Cart (eligible with purchase of any Google Pixel 11 Series Phone). The discount code will be stackable and can be used together with other public promotional offers on the Google Store Australia, unless otherwise specified. (Tier 3 promotional discount codes apply with the eligible purchase of any Google Pixel 11 Series Phone, on the entire Cart value, as specified in the offer details.) (Note: In duo mode, both validated participants who meet the subscription criteria will each receive one (1) promotional discount code). |
- Note: In the event of a tie-score for Tier 1 or Tier 2 placement, the final ranking order will be determined by the timestamp of the earliest recorded score submission.
- Duo mode Prize Allocation: As set forth in Clause 4.1, if a duo Mode session qualifies for Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3, both registered players submitted under that gameplay session will independently receive the corresponding prize tier award.
5.2 Prize Conditions and Redemption:
- General Conditions: Each promotional discount code is unique, non-transferable, and may only be used once. Codes carry no cash value and are not redeemable for cash or cash equivalents. Google reserves the right to verify the identity and eligibility of all prize recipients prior to issuing any promotional discount code.
- Redemption Mechanics: To redeem any promotional discount code (Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3), visit store.google.com/au, add an eligible device to your cart, and enter the code during checkout. A valid Google account is required for redemption; promotional codes cannot be redeemed using guest checkout.
- Redemption Window: All promotional codes must be redeemed between 9:00 am AEST on September 25, 2026, and 11:59 pm AEDT on October 7, 2026 (the "Redemption Period"), after which time all unredeemed codes will expire and become void. Tier 3 promotional discount code is available only to (a) those who sign up with a Google account for marketing emails from store.google.com on or before September 20, 2026, at 11:59 pm AEST, and (b) users who play the game and submit their email address through game score submission.
- Product Applicability: Promotional discount codes across Tier 1 and Tier 2 are applicable solely toward the purchase of an eligible device on the Google Store Australia. Tier 3 promotional discount codes apply with the eligible purchase of any Google Pixel 11 Series Phone, on the entire Cart value, as specified in the offer details.
- Stackability: Promotional discount codes awarded as prizes from this Contest (Tier 1 Grand Prize Code, Tier 2 Runner-Up Prize Code, and Tier 3 Email Opt-in Coupon) cannot be used in combination with each other on a single order. However, a single prize code may be combined with public promotional offers available on the Google Store Australia, unless explicitly excluded by the terms of that public offer.
6.1 Determination of Winners: Winners will be determined from the top fifty-five (55) highest eligible individual or duo mode session scores achieved in Australia during the Contest Period.
- Grand Winner (Tier 1): The Top 5 highest-ranking score (Ranks 1 through 5) will qualify for the Grand Prize. In accordance with Clause 4.1, if the highest score was achieved during a duo mode session, both registered participants of that session will be declared Grand Winners and each will receive a Grand Prize promotional code.
- Runner-Up Winners (Tier 2): Entrants holding the next fifty (50) highest score ranks (ranks 6 through 55) will qualify for the Runner-Up Prizes. If a qualifying rank is held by a duo mode session score, both registered participants of that session will be declared Runner-Up Winners and each will receive a 28% promotional discount code.
- Tie-Breaker Mechanism: In the event of a tie for any ranking position within Tier 1 or Tier 2, the higher placement will be awarded based on the timestamp of the earliest recorded score submission.
7.1. Google's decisions with respect to the application of these rules are final and binding in all respects.
7.2. Google reserves the right to disqualify any entrant from the Contest if, in Google's sole discretion, it reasonably believes that:a) the entrant has attempted to undermine the legitimate operation of the Contest by cheating, deception, providing false information or using unfair playing practices or annoys, abuses, threatens or harasses any other entrants, Google, or any judges; orb) having the entrant participate in the Contest or be awarded a prize would be contrary to applicable law, rules or guidelines.
7.3. Google reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Contest if it cannot be completed as planned for any reason.
8.1. Entrant acknowledges and agrees that Google may collect, store, share and otherwise use personally identifiable information provided during the registration process and the Contest. The following data will be collected:
a) User full nameb) Date and time of entryc) Email address (hashed)d) Points scorede) Email opt-in preferencef) Acceptance of these T&Csg) Language preference
8.2. Google will use this information in accordance with its
.8.3 Without limiting the above, the data referred to in clause 8.1, and any related performance data, will be accessible to Google, Google’s affiliates and PHQ Studios Limited, who is involved in the creation and administration of this game, for the purposes of administering the game and the Contest. Google will take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of this data.
9.1. Google will not be responsible for: (a) any late, lost, misrouted, garbled or distorted or damaged transmissions or entries; (b) telephone, electronic, hardware, software, network, Internet, or other computer- or communications-related malfunctions or failures; (c) any Contest disruptions, injuries, losses or damages caused by events beyond the control of Google; or (d) any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Contest.
9.2. By entering the Contest, you agree that Google, its affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion agencies, and their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives, and agents (“Google Parties”) shall not be liable (whether under contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise) for:
(a) losses that were not caused by our breach of these Rules;(b) any loss or damage that was not, at the time the relevant contract with you was formed, a reasonably foreseeable consequence of Google breaching these Rules;(c) losses relating to any business of yours, including loss of profits, revenues, data, opportunity or anticipated savings, or any indirect or consequential losses; or(d) loss of data stored on the device, or inability to access data.
9.3. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Google Parties’ liability arising out of or relating to this Contest will not exceed A$150.
9.4. Nothing in these Rules is intended to exclude or limit Google's or any Google Parties' liability for: (i) death or personal injury from its negligence; (ii) fraud; (iii) fraudulent misrepresentation; (iv) any terms which cannot be excluded or limited by law (including under the Australian Consumer Law); or (v) any liability that cannot be excluded or limited by law.
9.5. If you are a consumer, nothing in this section affects your legal rights.
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.By participating in the Contest, you acknowledge that you have read and agreed to be bound by these Official Rules and Google's decisions, which are final and binding in all respects.