Photo
Tasks
The Photo Task is a flexible, visual challenge where participants respond by submitting a photo. Whether you want players to explore a location, interact with others, or capture a creative moment, this task type adds energy and engagement to any event. Use it to guide teams to specific landmarks, spark team-building with group selfies, or document key moments during a race. You can also specify a location to direct players with a map to exact spots before they snap their shot. All submissions are stored securely and can be reviewed later.
How to Create Photo Tasks
Step 1: Open the Deckle app or try our web version.
Step 2: Choose your game type — Group or Solo.
Group Mode: Players team up before starting. You can allow them to pick their teams or let Deckle auto-assign groups using emoji matching. Each participant is given a random emoji, and they pair up by finding someone with the same one. Group mode is great for collaboration and team work.
Solo Mode: Players participate independently. If you want them to explore a place, learn about new things, or simply complete challenges on their own, solo mode is for you.
Step 3: Enter the Manage Tasks page
Click “+ Task” to initiate
Choose Photo as the task submission type.
In the Task Prompt, name your activity (e.g., “Office Scavenger Hunt” or “Find the Christmas Tree”).
Click Done — your task is now saved in your collection.
Tips & Best Practices
Creating a Photo Task is quick, but to make it engaging, try using these optional features and best practices:
➤ Add a Task Description
Give extra context to your prompt. You can include:
A hint for scavenger hunts ("Walk around the chemistry building, and you might find the statue there!")
A festive or themed message
A short explanation of the task’s purpose ("The Botanic Garden is full of surprises. Find the ducklings and enjoy the view!")
➤ Allow Gallery Upload
Let players choose a photo from their phone’s library instead of taking one on the spot.
Useful for memory-based tasks, like “Share a photo from your first day on campus” or “Upload a team photo from last year’s event.”
➤ Upload a Task Image
Show an example, highlight your brand, or give a visual clue.
This helps clarify instructions and reinforces your event’s theme.
➤ Enable Location Function
If your task requires players to go somewhere specific, turn on location guidance.
They’ll see where to go on a map before they can complete the task — perfect for races, campus tours, or checkpoint games.
➤ Customize the Finish Page
Upload an image that appears when the task is completed.
You can use it to:
Celebrate with a “Well done!” message
Show a correct example photo
Promote your brand or give the next steps
➤ Assign default points to the task
Add points to the task based on importance or difficulty.
Players receive points after completing the task and contribute to the leaderboard; this encourages friendly competition.
Example Tasks
Use these real-world scenarios as inspiration for your own Photo Task setup. Each example shows how to combine prompt, description, and optional features to create a meaningful experience.
📍 Discover the Christmas Tree (Public Scavenger Hunt)
Prompt: Find the new Christmas tree at Federation Square
Description: “Snap a photo of this year’s Christmas tree at Fed Square! Look out for the decorations and lights — it's bigger and brighter than ever.”
Best Features to Use:
Enable location function to guide players to Federation Square using the map
Upload task image of the tree to help players recognize it on arrival
Customize the finish page with a festive “You found it!” celebration image
📸 Icebreaker: Share Your Most Epic Moment (Student Orientation)
Prompt: Your most epic moment
Description: “Upload a photo where you felt the most epic — maybe during travel, a concert, or a game. Then, show it to your teammates and tell the story behind it.”
Best Features to Use:
Enable gallery upload so players can pick a past photo
Upload a fun task image (e.g. fireworks or superhero theme)
🧑💼 Brand Reinforcement at a Corporate Event
Prompt: Show your team spirit in brand colors!
Description: “Take a photo with your colleagues wearing your brand colors, holding company merch, or standing in front of your booth. Let’s celebrate who we are together.”
Best Features to Use:
Upload task image with the company logo or example group photo
Customize finish page to include a branded thank-you graphic or hashtag
Enable gallery upload if attendees want to use photos they already took at the event
