Games of Acadiana

All proceeds from Games of Acadiana benefit Miles Perret Cancer Services
(MPCS), a local nonprofit resource center dedicated to serving the families of
Acadiana fighting, surviving, and living with cancer.

The app will be available for free download on March 30. It will be activated
for play on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 8:00am. Note: The Mission Masters
have been known to release bonus missions and sneak peaks to those who
register early. The scavenger hunt will officially end on June 13, 2026, at
5:00pm.

No, play when you want, where you want! Our virtual scavenger hunt is all
about fun on your terms – no need to play every day or complete every
mission. Jump in, skip around, and enjoy the adventure your way!

Anyone can play the Games of Acadiana Scavenger Hunt. However, you must
be at least 18 years old to claim a prize. If the winner is under the age of 18, a
parent or guardian may claim the prize on their behalf. MPCS Board of
Directors and MPCS employees are not eligible to participate in any prize
drawing.

It does not cost to play the Games of Acadiana Scavenger Hunt. The
application software (Goosechase) is free to download on March 30, 2026,
and the game will be available for free play May 30 (8:00am) through June 13
(5:00pm). Note: you can improve your score by submitting bottles of change

or Venmo donations; however, while appreciated, these donations are not
required to earn entries.

While the app requires you to create a team, you are not required to play with
others. You may create a team of one member or join your family and friends
in earning points together. But remember – a team can submit only one photo
or video per mission. Additionally, any prize won will be awarded to the
individual designated as the Team Captain (See below, “Team Captain”). Hint:
Your team members may reside anywhere in the world! This is a good way to
accomplish Parish Missions – ask friends from other parishes to join your
team.

HOW TO JOIN THE HUNT
Playing for the first time (no account):
a. Download the “Goosechase” app from Google Play
or the App Store
b. Tap “Get Started.”
c. In the “Find your Experience” box enter GOA123 or 2026 Games of
Acadiana; the game should appear.
d. Tap “Sign up.”
e. Enter your email. Either adopt the suggested password or create your
own. Tap “Sign up.”
f. Tap “Let’s Go” and “Join” (confirming your email).
g. Either create a team or join a team.
1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Enter the name of your new team. Note your team’s
passcode – if you want others to join your team and
participate with separate mobile devices, they will need this
passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Already have a Goosechase account:
a. Note: If you created an account in a previous game, you can log in to
that account.
b. Search for the game by using game code “GOA123” or by tapping the
search icon and entering “2026 Games of Acadiana” in the search bar.
c. Once you have selected 2026 Games of Acadiana, press the “Let’s Go!”
button.
d. Confirm your email by pressing “Join.”
e. Either create a team or join a team.
1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Here, there are options to: (a) create your team’s name (if
you’ve played before, you can reuse your same team
name), (b) note your team’s passcode – if you want others
to join your team and participate with separate mobile
devices, they will need this passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Enable notifications – We strongly recommend you enable notifications
within your device’s settings; we will be sending instructions and bonus

opportunities throughout the game. Additionally, we will send the winning
teams notifications through the app.

Still confused? No worries – contact us at huntacadiana@gmail.com or come
to the Kickoff at Blackham Coliseum (Saturday, May 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm)!
We will have game specialists onsite during the event ready to help!

Playing for the first time (no account):
a. Download the “Goosechase” app from Google Play
or the App Store
b. Tap “Get Started.”
c. In the “Find your Experience” box enter GOA123 or 2026 Games of
Acadiana; the game should appear.
d. Tap “Sign up.”
e. Enter your email. Either adopt the suggested password or create your
own. Tap “Sign up.”
f. Tap “Let’s Go” and “Join” (confirming your email).
g. Either create a team or join a team.
1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Enter the name of your new team. Note your team’s
passcode – if you want others to join your team and
participate with separate mobile devices, they will need this
passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Already have a Goosechase account:
a. Note: If you created an account in a previous game, you can log in to
that account.
b. Search for the game by using game code “GOA123” or by tapping the
search icon and entering “2026 Games of Acadiana” in the search bar.
c. Once you have selected 2026 Games of Acadiana, press the “Let’s Go!”
button.
d. Confirm your email by pressing “Join.”
e. Either create a team or join a team.

1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Here, there are options to: (a) create your team’s name (if
you’ve played before, you can reuse your same team
name), (b) note your team’s passcode – if you want others
to join your team and participate with separate mobile
devices, they will need this passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Enable notifications – We strongly recommend you enable notifications
within your device’s settings; we will be sending instructions and bonus

opportunities throughout the game. Additionally, we will send the winning
teams notifications through the app.

Still confused? No worries – contact us at huntacadiana@gmail.com or come
to the Kickoff at Blackham Coliseum (Saturday, May 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm)!
We will have game specialists onsite during the event ready to help!

Playing for the first time (no account):
a. Download the “Goosechase” app from Google Play
or the App Store
b. Tap “Get Started.”
c. In the “Find your Experience” box enter GOA123 or 2026 Games of
Acadiana; the game should appear.
d. Tap “Sign up.”
e. Enter your email. Either adopt the suggested password or create your
own. Tap “Sign up.”
f. Tap “Let’s Go” and “Join” (confirming your email).
g. Either create a team or join a team.
1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Enter the name of your new team. Note your team’s
passcode – if you want others to join your team and
participate with separate mobile devices, they will need this
passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Already have a Goosechase account:
a. Note: If you created an account in a previous game, you can log in to
that account.
b. Search for the game by using game code “GOA123” or by tapping the
search icon and entering “2026 Games of Acadiana” in the search bar.
c. Once you have selected 2026 Games of Acadiana, press the “Let’s Go!”
button.
d. Confirm your email by pressing “Join.”
e. Either create a team or join a team.
1. To create a new team press “Create Team.”
i. Here, there are options to: (a) create your team’s name (if
you’ve played before, you can reuse your same team
name), (b) note your team’s passcode – if you want others
to join your team and participate with separate mobile
devices, they will need this passcode.
ii. When you are ready to move on, press “Next.”
iii. Here you will be asked for a nickname; if you are a team of
one player, you can enter your team name again. Press
“Done.”

2. To join a team that’s already been created, scroll and select that
team; press “Join.”
i. Enter the team’s passcode (obtain passcode from team
creator), and press “OK.”
ii. Here you will be asked for a name you would like to be
called within the team. Enter your nickname and press
“Done.”

Enable notifications – We strongly recommend you enable notifications
within your device’s settings; we will be sending instructions and bonus

opportunities throughout the game. Additionally, we will send the winning
teams notifications through the app.

Still confused? No worries – contact us at huntacadiana@gmail.com or come
to the Kickoff at Blackham Coliseum (Saturday, May 30, 10:00am – 2:00pm)!
We will have game specialists onsite during the event ready to help!

When you submit an answer for a mission, the app awards points
immediately. But don’t get comfortable just yet. A team of judges monitors all
submissions for accuracy and content. If they spot a problem, the Mission
Masters will subtract the points and send you a message explaining how to fix
the issue.

Many players wonder what might lead to point deductions. Check out some
of the questions we’ve received over the years; these should help clear things
up.

• Can I submit anything? Nice try. Every submission is reviewed.
If we ask to see three people performing the mission, we will not
accept two people and one stuffed animal, one person and two
pets, or one person holding photographs of two friends.

• Does my photo/video have to be clear? Yes, please! If we can’t
see what’s happening, we’ll have to subtract the points.
• Can I take the photo from really far away? Sadly, the app does
not include a zoom feature for judges. So, if we need binoculars
to figure out what’s going on, the mission may not count. For us
judges, it’s all in the details.
• Can I just take a screen shot of another team’s submission?
We know it’s tempting, but NO! Every team must submit its own
original work. Besides, Mission Masters have seen every trick in
the book, and the pixelation usually gives it away.

• I can’t visit all the parish landmarks and libraries. Can I just
take a picture of them on my computer? Sorry, these missions
must be completed at the actual locations. Photos of computer
screens, books, or online images won’t work. But don’t despair,
there are lots of other points out there to collect. Pro Tip: If you
can’t visit a particular parish, recruit someone who lives there to
join your team (use your team join code to make this happen).
They can complete those missions for you. . . but don’t forget, you
may have to share a prize with them!

• What if I’m playing alone and the mission directs me to do
something with one or two other people? This is where friends
and family come in. Recruiting helpers is absolutely fine. In fact,
half the fun is getting others involved. Note: your helpers do not
have to be official teammates or sign up through the app.

• You’re asking me to sing and dance, and honestly, I’m just not
that talented. What do I do? Don’t worry; this is not American
Idol and we’re definitely not Simon Cowell! At GOA we celebrate
enthusiasm, not talent.

• I’m too shy to show my face in the pictures and videos? No
problem! Not every mission requires a close-up. Get creative with
masks, props, and camera angles. Just make sure the judges can
see all the elements of the challenge.

Game questions may be submitted via email to huntacadiana@gmail.com. Mission Masters will monitor the email and respond as soon as possible.

Occasionally the Mission Masters will delete points from a mission you have
performed incorrectly. Don’t worry, they will give you a hint about what you did
wrong and how to correct it. You can revise/edit your submission as follows:
In the Mission tab, move over to your “Completed” column. Select the mission
you would like to revise. Press the 3 dots (…) to the right of your team’s name,
and press “Edit Answer.”

While missions may be performed in any order, we suggest that your first mission be “Who’s the Captain?” (500 points). This mission calls for the designation of a team captain. Whether you are a team of one or are playing with friends and family, ALL TEAMS MUST DESIGNATE A TEAM CAPTAIN; failure to complete this mission may result in a team forfeiting any and all entries earned. Simply press the “Do This Mission!” button, type the first AND last name of the team captain, and click on “Submit.” While the name will be visible to you and your team members, it will NOT be visible to the public in the activity feed. Make sure the captain has a photo ID; they will need to present it in order to claim a prize.

An entry will be awarded for each 10,000 points earned. No partial entries are
awarded. There will be no rounding up. For example:

• 10,700 points = 1 entry into drawing
• 18,500 points = 1 entry into drawing
• 21,000 points = 2 entries into drawing
• 49,000 points = 4 entries into drawing

Note: the entry is assigned to the team captain (see above, “Team Captain”);
team members do not receive individual entries.

Once the hunt has ended, all entries will be entered into a database and
assigned an individualized random ticket number. Entry tickets with team
captain’s name, team name, and assigned ticket number(s) will then be
printed and placed in a raffle hopper along with the purchased entries (raffle
tickets).

Fifty-one (51) prizes will be awarded. Each prize is valued at over $50. Prizes
include:

• Grand Prize – $10,000,
• Tech/electronics prizes,
• Gift cards from businesses and restaurants.

A full listing of prizes will be posted on the MPCS website by Monday, May 18,
2026. All winning entries associated with the first 50 prizes awarded will be
placed back into the hopper for the drawing for the Grand Prize.

The drawing will take place on Saturday, June 20; it will be broadcast live on
the MPCS Facebook page (@milesperret), beginning at 10:00am (CST). You
need not be present to win. Winners will be contacted via the Goosechase
app, phone, mail, and/or email.

A random drawing will be held on June 20 at 10:00am. Fifty-one (51) prizes will
be awarded. Your chances of winning depend on the total number of qualified
entries.

Unless otherwise stated (e.g. “Who’s the Captain?” mission), all submissions
(photos, videos, text) are posted in real time to the app activity feed. Thus,
they are visible to every person participating in the game. DO NOT SUBMIT
PERSONAL INFORMATION you consider private (INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, YOUR IDENTITY OR HOME ADDRESS). Additionally, participation
in the game serves as acceptance of the Terms of Use and consent to the
promotional use of said photos, videos, or texts without compensation or any
additional consent. Participants release and waive any claims and demands
against MPCS arising from its use of his/her name, image, or likeness.

No. Videos must be captured through the app (Goosechase) and can only be
up to 30 seconds long. If a video mission takes longer than 30 seconds to
complete, don’t stress. Try to capture yourself finishing the mission as proof of
completion. Don’t forget to put all required details in the captions.
Note: It is not necessary to use the entire 30 seconds. If you complete the
mission in under 30 seconds simply press “Submit.”

Before submitting your evidence, you have the option (and in some missions, the requirement) to caption your photo or video. You also have the option to revise your caption after submission. In the Mission tab, move over to your “Completed” column. Press the three dots (. . .) on the right side of your team name. Press “Edit Caption.” Once you have edited/added your caption, don’t forget to press “Save.”

You cannot comment on photo/video evidence of others. However, you may “Like” other submissions by pressing the thumbs up symbol associated with those submissions.

You can revise/edit your submission as follows: In the Mission tab, move over
to your “Completed” column. Select the mission you would like to revise.
Press the 3 dots (…) to the right of your team’s name, and press “Edit Answer.”
You can delete your submission as follows: in the Mission tab, move to your
“Completed” column. Select the mission you would like to delete. Press the 3
dots (…) to the right of your team’s name. Press “delete submission” and
confirm with “Ok.”

Unfortunately, this is an application error. The best thing to do is close out the
application and try again. If this happens after you take your picture or video,
your evidence may be lost and, you will have to try again before the mission is
considered complete.

Using the navigation bar at the bottom of your screen, you can track your
progress via the activity feed and the leaderboard. Both tabs are updated in
real time. New this year, while you will always know your score, the
leaderboard will not be visible until the second week of the game. Remember,
while we all love a little friendly competition, every entry has the same chance
of winning. In fact, in past years, teams with just one entry have walked away
with some of our biggest prizes! So, keep playing, keep earning points, and
most importantly – have fun Playing with a Purpose!

Periodically, the Mission Masters will send you messages. They will arrive via
“notifications” and may be retrieved within the app with the “bell” icon on the
navigation bar. Tip: The Mission Masters will be releasing exciting bonus
opportunities and time sensitive updates throughout the game. Make sure you
have notifications for the Goosechase app enabled in your device’s settings
so you don’t miss a thing!

To see what missions need a do-over, go to app navigation bar (bottom of
screen) and press the “account” icon (the one on the far right). You will see a
listing of all missions your team has performed. Look for red bubbles; those
are missions that need some attention. You should also see a hint as to how
to fix the problem. To make corrections, select the mission you would like to
revise, press the 3 dots (…) to the right of your team’s name, and tap “Edit
Answer.” It’s as easy as that!

If you return full bottles of change or solicit Venmo donations you are entitled
to bonus points as follows: 1 full bottle of change = 10,000 bonus points; $20
venmo donation = 10,000 bonus points. A quick way to ensure that your
points were added is as follows: go to app navigation bar (bottom of screen)
and press the “account” icon (the one on the far right). You will see a listing of
all missions your team has performed. Look for green bubbles; those should
confirm your bonus points. Remember, bonus points are added manually; it
can take up to 24 hours for the bonus points to appear in your score total. If
you have questions, contact the Mission Masters at
huntacadiana@gmail.com.

Occasionally we get questions from players about score changes. Please note
that if the Mission Masters adjust your score (either by adding bonus points or
subtracting points for an incomplete mission) you will always get an official
notification via the app. If your score has increased without a notification, it is

possible that one of your teammates performed a mission and didn’t advise
you. If your score has decreased without a notification, it is possible that one
of your teammates has left your team. If/when a teammate officially
withdraws from your team, all points that teammate earned for your team
will be subtracted from your score. Unfortunately, this is done
automatically within the app; the Mission Masters cannot alter this
outcome.

From 8:00pm through 8:00am, the activity feed will be hidden from view.
During those hours, you can continue to perform missions and submit
evidence. Points will be awarded immediately; however, the submissions will
not be reviewed for accuracy until the morning. When the feed goes “live”
again at 8:00am, all submissions, including those submitted overnight, will
become visible again in the activity feed and will be reviewed by the judges.

While MPCS does monitor the feed, it is important to know that the feed
occurs in real time. MPCS cannot review the submissions prior to their
becoming part of the feed; thus, be mindful that other teams could submit
content you may feel is offensive, indecent, objectionable, or inappropriate
for viewing. MPCS has the ability to remove such content and does so when
warranted. MPCS reserves the right to remove any submission it, in its sole
discretion, deems objectionable. Should you have concerns about a
particular submission, please contact us at huntacadiana@gmail.com.

You can leave the experience by swiping left on the experience icon. Note:
this is NOT just “logging out” of the game. Pressing the “Leave” will result in
you permanently deleting ALL of your submissions. Warning: The Mission
Masters have no way of restoring those submissions.

Some missions, once they appear, are set to expire before the end of the
game. These are typically surprise missions and are worth many points. The
expiration day and time will be clearly marked on the mission. Pro Tip: Check
your notifications frequently for new mission releases.

Some missions are like keys: complete them, and surprise missions will
magically appear. These hidden gems are worth big points, so give each
mission a shot. You never know what kind of fun (or points) you’ll unlock! We
try to give subtle hints in unlocking missions – so read carefully

Earning points is not the only way to obtain entries. Additional entries (raffle
tickets) may be purchased for $20 each. Raffle tickets will be available for
purchase beginning Monday, March 30, 2026, at 10:00am (CST) and ending
Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 11:59pm (CST). Visit milesperret.org/raffle to
purchase your additional entries.

An entry into the prize drawing will be awarded for each 10,000 points earned.
There are a few ways to boost your scores with bonus points:

• GOA Rehearsal Missions:
o This year, every team that registers before 8:00pm (CST) on
Thursday, May 28, will receive a set of rehearsal missions in the
app, designed to explain gameplay and provide a few helpful
hints. These tutorial missions are worth points, and those points
will count toward the team’s final score.

• GOA Kickoff: Attend the Kickoff Saturday, May 30 for exclusive
missions worth thousands of points. See “Anything New this Year?” for
further details.

• Change for Miles: Earn 10,000 bonus points for each full Change for
Miles bottle returned to MPCS before June 13, 2:00pm. For the duration
of the game, bottles can be collected or returned at the MPCS lobby,

Monday through Thursday (8am – 5pm), Friday (8am – 4pm), and
Saturday (10am-2pm). Note: On Saturday, May 30 bottle pick up and
drop off will be located at 2330 Johnston Street (Blackham Coliseum) at
the GOA Kickoff. Note: Extra points are not awarded immediately; they
will be added to your totals within 24 hours of submission. If you are not
able to travel to the MPCS office to return full bottles, you may earn
10,000 bonus points for each $20 donation made via Venmo. To be
eligible for bonus points, the Venmo transactions must be completed
no later than June 13, 2:00pm. View all Change for Miles Venmo rules
by clicking here or typing “bit.ly/GOA26-venmo-cfm” into your browser.

• Sponsor Surprise Days — On certain days throughout the game,
Sponsor Surprise missions will appear. These missions are
complements of our presenting sponsors and will be worth 2,500
points! Is there a catch? Yes, Sponsor Surprise missions will be
available for a limited time only. They will be posted at 8am on the
relevant day and MUST be performed by 8pm that night. At 8pm the
mission will expire and no longer be available for play.

• Venmo for Miles – Have any friends or family (or even social media
followers!) who want to help propel your team to victory? Here’s how!
Anyone can make a donation of $20 or more via Venmo to
@MilesPerretCS, including your team name in the comment section. For
every $20 donated, your team will receive a bonus of 10,000 points! To be
eligible for bonus points, the Venmo transactions must be completed
no later than June 13, 2:00pm. View all Venmo for Miles Rules by
clicking here or typing “bit.ly/GOA26-venmo” into your browser.
• Keep checking back: We will be adding more bonus missions and
ways to score bonus points soon.

Yes!

• We’ve Moved! Our new address is 110 Capital Drive, Lafayette, LA
70508. We are so happy with our news space. It allows us to offer

expanded programs and help more clients. We are anxious to see you
there.

• Join us for a GOA Kickoff event. On Saturday, May 30, join us at
Blackham Coliseum (2330 Johnston Street) as we officially kick off the
Games of Acadiana Scavenger Hunt. The kickoff will feature a Survivor
Walk, interactive games, and high-energy entertainment. The event is
free and open to the public. The hours are 10AM to 2PM.
Have questions about how to play the scavenger hunt? We will have
Games experts there to help you get started and lots of missions
available to perform. And for you avid hunters, several exclusive
missions, worth 1000s of points, will be available only on site.
We can’t wait to see you there as we commemorate 26 years of hope,
service, and Playing with a Purpose!

• Keep checking back: As we further develop the game we will be adding
more information here.

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