FAQs

What is the Collctiv Baby Guessing Game and how do I use it?

What is it?

A free, online guessing game for baby showers! 🐣 Guests predict things like birth date, weight, and eye colour; closest guesses win once the baby arrives.

Is it free?

The game is completely free to use 🄳 As the organiser, you can choose if participants should also contribute to a Collctiv pot to participate.

Do I need to make an account?

You can set up an account the first time you use the tool (via a magic-link email, no password needed šŸ¤“). Guests will then be sent a link to participate but they don’t need to create an account.

Can I change the questions?

Yes of course! You can add and delete prediction questions and change what’s already suggested.

How are winners decided?

Each field (date, weight, etc.) is scored separately then whoever's guess is closest to the actual value wins that field. Ties share the prize for that field. šŸ„‡

Can a prediction be changed after submitting?

Yes: participants can contact the you as the organiser if they need a correction, since entries are reviewed and approved by you.

How do participants find out who won?

After the baby is born, you enter the actual birth details. You can then contact the winners šŸ† Or the whole group!

How does payout of the Collctiv pot work?

You can choose to either either send the whole amount to the parents-to-be, or split it between winning guests based on how many fields they won. The tool will provide a calculation only and you transfer the money from your Collctiv pot to match it.

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