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Pop balloons, win Pixels: Google’s birthday game can win you a Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 or Pixel Buds

Your tapping skills could pay off when Google’s Birthday Sale begins.

Pop balloons, win Pixels: Google’s birthday game can win you a Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5 or Pixel Buds

On the eve of Google's 28th birthday, the tech giant has introduced a playful new way for users to score some serious savings: Tap Party, a 60-second balloon-popping game that could net you a Pixel 11, Pixel Watch 5, or Pixel Buds.

The game is tied to Google's upcoming birthday sale in select markets, offering players a chance to earn high scores that can unlock major Pixel discounts. In some areas, the rewards are particularly enticing, with a free Pixel 11 series phone among the potential prizes.

To play Tap Party, users must pop regular balloons for points while maintaining a streak to earn multipliers up to 3x. Linked balloons offer bonus points, while tapping distraction balloons deducts 10 points and ends your streak. Gemini balloons clear those distractions and award extra points, and there's even a hidden Easter egg that could boost your final score.

What's more, eligible Tap Party codes can stack with Google's Birthday Sale offers, potentially making the upcoming sale even more affordable. While the Pixel 11 series is relatively new, Google is already offering buyers another way to save on its latest hardware, adding a playful twist to the traditional launch deals and trade-in offers that have been rolling in since the phones debuted.

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