Play Points Archives - Tax Heal https://www.taxheal.com/tag/play-points Complete Guide for Income Tax and GST in India Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:33:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13 https://www.taxheal.com/win-big-at-play-fest-epic-prizes-gaming-leagues-and-daily-deals-start-october-13.html Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:33:36 +0000 https://www.taxheal.com/?p=142912 Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13 Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13 From October 13–19, exchange your points for sweepstakes entries, climb global leaderboards, and unlock major savings across Google Play. Mark your calendar: Google Play is… Read More »

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Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13

Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13

From October 13–19, exchange your points for sweepstakes entries, climb global leaderboards, and unlock major savings across Google Play.

Mark your calendar: Google Play is hosting Play Fest, 1 our most rewarding event of the year, from October 13–19. Designed to celebrate our community, the event will include a sweepstakes 2 with grand prizes like a 1:1 Scale 2026 Replica Season Racing Helmet – Oscar Piastri, competitive leagues where you can win up to 50,000 Play Points per league, and special deals 3 across apps, games, and books.

Here’s a look at what’s coming to Google Play.

Score top-tier prizes in the Play Fest sweepstakes.

Play Points members can exchange their points for entries into the Play Fest sweepstakes, 2 where thousands of prizes are up for grabs.

Here’s a preview of some of the prizes.

  • 1:1 Scale 2026 Replica Season Racing Helmet – Oscar Piastri: manufactured by the experts at Bell, who prepare all of Oscar’s Grand Prix race helmets
  • Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition: the commemorative collector’s edition of the genre-defining gaming mouse
  • XREAL AURA Glasses: the world’s first standalone Android XR spatial computing glasses
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: an ultra-slim foldable featuring AI-assisted multitasking, flagship processing, and superfast charging
  • Samsung 55” S90H OLED TV: 4K AI OLED display with an ultra-fast 165Hz refresh rate

To exchange your points for entries, visit Play Fest on your Android phone or tablet. Enter as many times as you want and unlock special bonuses when you pick up larger bundles. The more points you redeem, the more chances you have to win.

1:1 Scale 2026 Replica Season Racing Helmet - Oscar Piastri
Razer Boomslang 20th Anniversary Edition
XREAL AURA Glasses
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Win big at Play Fest: Epic prizes, gaming leagues, and daily deals start October 13

Pre-register for leagues for a chance to win major Play Points.

Test your skills against players across the world, climb the leaderboards, and compete for a chance to win up to 50,000 Play Points in each league.

Pre-registration is now live for Angry Birds 2, Free Fire, and 8 Ball Pool leagues. Lock in your spot today so you’re ready to jump into the action when the matches kick off on October 13.

Score the year’s biggest deals across apps, games, books, and gift cards.

Enjoy massive savings and points multipliers across the entire Google Play catalog.

  • Apps & games: Score exclusive deals across your favorite titles and secure checkout bonuses with partners like Venmo. Look for special in-game rewards in MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO, alongside limited-savings on Crunchyroll and Calm annual subscriptions.
  • Google Play Points: Members receive daily points boosters on every purchase. Not a member? Join for free, complete the quest, and instantly earn bonus points.
  • Gift cards: Snag limited-time deals on select digital gift cards from top brands like Disney, while supplies last.
  • Play Pass: Subscribers unlock early access, double points, and 6x boosters.
  • Books: Build your digital shelf with top-tier reads and audiobooks under $6. Plus, don’t miss our dedicated 15x points multiplier on all book purchases from October 16–18.

The countdown to one of our biggest weeks of the year is on. Head to the Play Store now to kick off a quest, secure your place in the leagues, and join Google Play Points for free.

Rewards you won’t want to miss 👀, Pause ⏸📲 to catch a glimpse of all the exciting exclusives available during the most rewarding event of the year., Play Fest starts October 13. #GoPlay

Google Play Fest 2026 was a week-long celebration that ran from October 13 to October 19, 2026. Touted as Google Play’s most rewarding event of the year, it featured exclusive rewards, gaming competitions, and significant discounts across digital and physical products. [1, 2]
The main highlights of the event included:
🏆 Play Fest Sweepstakes
Users could redeem their accumulated Google Play Points to buy entries into a massive sweepstakes featuring thousands of prizes. Notable rewards included: [1]
  • Grand Prize: A 1:1 Scale 2026 Replica Season Racing Helmet signed by Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri.
  • Tech & Gear: Top-tier consumer electronics and devices from major brands like Samsung, Razer, and XREAL.
  • Experiences & Swag: Exclusive merchandise and tickets to major global sporting events. [1, 2, 3]
🕹 Competitive Gaming Leagues
Google Play introduced limited-run leaderboard challenges where players could test their skills globally. [1, 2]
  • Prize Pool: Players could win up to 50,000 Play Points per league, which could be cashed in for Google Play credits, gift cards, or sweepstakes entries.
  • Featured Games: The competitive roster highlighted major titles, including Angry Birds 2, Free Fire, and 8 Ball Pool. [1, 2, 3]
💰 Daily Deals & Quests
  • Massive Savings: The event offered steep price cuts and promotions on popular apps, mobile games, books, and physical devices.
  • Play Fest Quests: Users could complete simple, gamified steps inside the app store to earn direct bonuses.
  • Point Boosts: Daily point accelerators were active across all content purchases. Additionally, Google Play Pass subscribers received special perks, including double points and up to a 6x multiplier boost. [1]
More information and structural rules regarding the program can be viewed on the Google Play Editorial Page and the official Google Blog Annoucement. [1, 2]

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]]> Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points. https://www.taxheal.com/enter-google-plays-sweepstakes-to-win-legendary-experiences-and-collectibles-with-your-play-points.html Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:37:04 +0000 https://www.taxheal.com/?p=141287 Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points. Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points. Ready to win big? Using your Google Play Points is more exciting than ever. We’re unlocking a vault of 20,000+ prizes, giving U.S. Play Points members until… Read More »

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Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points.

Enter Google Play’s sweepstakes to win legendary experiences and collectibles with your Play Points.

Ready to win big? Using your Google Play Points is more exciting than ever. We’re unlocking a vault of 20,000+ prizes, giving U.S. Play Points members until September 14 to redeem points for unlimited chances to win heroic rewards. 1

Grand prizes

  • Amazing Fantasy (1962) #15: One of the single most important comic books in the entire history of the medium. When Amazing Fantasy #15 hit shelves in August 1962, a new hero was born, as it features the debut of Spider-Man. Original, CGC graded 5.0 (#2707814001)
  • New York Comic Con VIP Tickets with Flights and Hotel: VIP tickets with flights for you and a guest, and a four-night stay at the New York Marriott Marquis in the heart of Times Square

More to score

  • Funko Pop! Collectible Figures: Collectible anime and manga figures, including chase variants and rare figures like the Pop! Plus Monkey D. Luffy Statue
  • AMC™ Theatres Tickets: Black ticket and popcorn vouchers redeemable at any AMC Theatre in the U.S.
  • Hot Toys Sixth Scale Figures: Batman (Deluxe Version) and Superman™ & Krypto™ Sixth Scale Figure Sets, presented by Sideshow
  • Backbone One – Post Malone Limited Edition Controller: Limited edition glow-in-the-dark controller with a handmade acrylic package. One of just 500 produced.

The sweepstakes are rolling out now. To exchange your points for entries, visit the You tab in the Play Store on your Android phone or tablet. Enter as many times as you want and unlock special bonuses when you pick up larger packets.

A collage of Google Play Points, a Batman figure, AMC tickets, popcorn, a Spiderman comic book, a gaming controller, and the New York Comic Con logo
The recent Google Play Points Sweepstakes officially concluded on September 14, 2026. [1]
During the promotional window, Android users in the United States could exchange their accumulated Google Play Points for entries to win a variety of high-tier prizes: [1, 2]

  • Grand Prizes: A highly rare, CGC-graded 5.0 copy of the 1962 comic Amazing Fantasy #15 (featuring the first appearance of Spider-Man) and VIP tickets to New York Comic Con including flights and hotel accommodations. [1]
  • Collectibles & Gear: Limited-edition Backbone One Post Malone Controllers, rare Funko Pop! figures, and deluxe Hot Toys Sixth Scale figures provided by Sideshow. [2, 3]

How to Check for Future Rewards and Sweepstakes

While this specific event has ended, Google Play regularly cycles in new promotions, mini-games, and reward structures for its members. You can check for active perks directly on your Android device: [3, 4, 5]
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap your profile icon in the top right corner.
  3. Select Play Points, and then navigate to the Use or Perks tabs to view active drawings, item redemptions, or point boosters. [6, 7, 8]

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]]> Play Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google Play https://www.taxheal.com/play-points-members-and-comic-book-fans-can-score-exclusive-rewards-with-google-play.html Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:34:31 +0000 https://www.taxheal.com/?p=137378 Play Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google Play Play Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google Play Google Play returns to Comic-Con® in San Diego with The Auction. Google Play Points members can get exclusive perks live on site, or join online for digital… Read More »

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Play Points members and comic book fans can score exclusive rewards with Google Play

Google Play returns to Comic-Con® in San Diego with The Auction. Google Play Points members can get exclusive perks live on site, or join online for digital rewards.

Google Play is returning to Comic-Con® International with even more ways for Google Play Points members to get rewarded — both on the ground and online. Starting today, you can visit our immersive auction house live in San Diego to score physical collectibles from fan favorites like MARVEL Strike Force and Crunchyroll, plus unlock exclusive perks and rare rewards from anywhere with our digital rewards case and Play Points Use tab. Here’s what to look for.

The photo shows the interior of The Auction By Google Play at SDCC

Score exclusive rewards on Google Play

There’s something for every Google Play Points member, and the more points you have, the more ways you can redeem them. Here’s how.

  • Digital rewards case: Starting today, Gold+ members can unlock an exclusive digital rewards case on Google Play for a special chance to score points boosters and surprise collectibles 1 . Just look for it on the You tab or the Perks tab of Play Points home.
  • Use tab: For instant rewards, head to the Use tab, where all Play Points members can redeem points for unique, high-demand gear, including the sold-out Gen 2 Backbone One | DEATH STRANDING 2 Limited Edition controller.

The photo shows the sold-out Gen 2 Backbone One | DEATH STRANDING 2 Limited Edition controller at SDCC

The photo shows a Godzilla figurine at SDCC

The photo shows three character figurines at SDCC

The photo shows four colorful rewards patches at SDCC

Visit The Auction by Google Play

For those joining us on the ground in San Diego, get ready for The Auction by Google Play. From July 23 to 25, step into an immersive space where tokens earned on-site are your currency. Kick off the fun at our giant gacha. Then move through the space knowing everyone walks away with rewards, whether you’re redeeming tokens for a custom tote bag or uniquely crafted keepsakes at the keychain charm bar or trading them at the rewards counter.

Just make sure to save some tokens for the grand finale on July 25 at 5 p.m. PT, featuring a live auction hosted by Quenlin Blackwell, where you can bid live on premium, high-value rewards, including an Emerald Gemagotchi Necklace with white diamond buttons on a 14K gold ball chain, a Herman Miller Vantum Gaming Chair, and more.

If you’re a Play Points member, you get perks right at the door with priority fast-track entry to both the general space and the live auction, along with a stash of special bonus tokens at check-in scaled to your membership tier. After checking in, members will unlock exclusive rewards.

Not a member? Join the Google Play Points program to get more of what you want for doing what you love.

The Auction by Google Play at Comic-Con in San Diego

Google Play Points members can score exclusive digital perks and high-demand physical rewards through special activations tied to Comic-Con International. Whether attending the event in person or participating online, eligible comic fans can redeem accumulated points for unique memorabilia and high-value gear. [1, 2]

Online Digital Perks

  • Digital Roadcase: Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tier members can unlock a special digital rewards case directly from the “You” or “Perks” tab on the Google Play app to win points boosters and surprise collectibles. [1, 3]
  • The Use Tab: All members can instantly redeem points for rare, high-demand physical items, such as the limited-edition Gen 2 Backbone One | DEATH STRANDING controller. [1]

In-Person Perks at Comic-Con (San Diego)

  • The Auction by Google Play: An immersive on-site activation space where visitors earn tokens to use as currency.
  • Priority Fast-Track: Play Points members receive front-of-the-line priority entry to the experience and the live auction.
  • Bonus Token Stash: Members receive a starting bank of bonus tokens at check-in, with the amount scaled directly to their loyalty tier.
  • Instant Redemptions: Tokens can be spent at a giant gacha machine, a custom keychain charm bar, or a custom tote bag station.
  • Live Auction Finale: Attendees can use their tokens to bid on high-value items, including custom luxury gaming chairs and premium jewelry. [1, 2, 4]

Event & Location Details

  • Venue: ICON in Luce Loft
  • Address: 1037 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
  • General Activation Hours: July 23–25 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM PST
  • Live Auction Time: July 25 at 5:00 PM PST
  • Cost: Free to enter (Google Play Points account required for tier perks) [5, 6]

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