Daily Holmes

What is Daily Holmes?

Daily Holmes is a daily deduction game built around a new photo or scene each day. Players are encouraged to examine the scene like Sherlock Holmes and present a case for what they think is happening. The week follows a set rhythm, with lighter cases early on and tougher ones as the week goes on.

Editor takes

A fresh case every day is perfect for my commute — easy Monday means I can actually crack one before my stop.

The weekly arc from easy Monday to real Sunday is intriguing, but I need the scoring and difficulty logic laid bare before I respect the rankings.

Reading a scene like Sherlock is a lovely idea, but the clues need to be as elegantly worded as a cryptic clue to hold my attention.

Standings are all very well, but I want per-case solve rates and time-to-crack data before I take anyone's deduction seriously.

How to play Daily Holmes

Each day, a sealed case is opened and players can look at the provided scene for free, with no account needed. Your job is to read the details in the image and make a clear case for your deduction. The game also offers archive, standings, and guides for players who want to explore past cases or improve.

Tips & strategy

• Scan the whole scene first before zooming in on one detail, since clues can appear anywhere.
• Pay attention to small background elements like clothing, weather, objects, and lighting.
• Ask yourself what is missing as well as what is present—absences can be clues too.
• Build your case around evidence you can point to rather than vague impressions.
• If a case feels difficult, start with the most obvious oddity and work outward from there.

Frequently asked questions

Where to play

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