Name a place. The more obscure your answer, the deeper your worm digs.
Revealo
Guess the photo from a tiny close-up; every wrong guess zooms out a bit more.
What is Revealo?
Revealo is a photo-guessing game that starts every image zoomed in on a small detail. You try to identify what the full picture shows, with each incorrect guess pulling the view out a little further. It offers a daily challenge, an endless mode, and an archive of past challenges.
Editor takes
Revealo's zoom-out guessing is the perfect little brain break when you've only got a couple of minutes to spare.
The zoom-out mechanic is clever, but the forgiving typo policy makes the difficulty a little too soft for my taste.
A hundred points for a first-try guess makes the expected value easy to estimate, and that's a win in my book.
Revealo's close-up reveals feel like a slow pull-back shot, and I'd happily stay through the credits to see which Unsplash photo pulled it off.
How to play Revealo
Look closely at the close-up image and type your answer in the guess box. If you're wrong, the picture zooms out slightly, and you can try again. You get four tries per picture, with earlier correct guesses worth more points: 100, 75, 50, then 25.
Tips & strategy
- Start by noting colors, textures, and shapes in the crop before attempting a guess.
- Use the zoom-out after a wrong guess to judge the scale and context of the photo.
- Think broadly first—common objects, scenes, animals, or food—before narrowing down.
- Don't worry too much about minor spelling mistakes; small typos are forgiven.
- If you're unsure, take an early guess to reveal more of the image and improve your chances on later tries.
Frequently asked questions
How often does Revealo update?
Revealo has a daily challenge, and past challenges are kept in an archive. There is also an endless mode for additional play.
Can I play old challenges?
Yes, the site includes an archive of past challenges as well as the current daily challenge.
Where do the photos come from?
Photos come from Unsplash and are credited after each reveal.
How is scoring calculated?
Each picture gives you four tries. Guessing on the first try earns 100 points, the second earns 75, the third earns 50, and the fourth earns 25.
Is there an app?
The site text doesn't mention a mobile app; Revealo appears to be browser-based.
Where to play
Play Revealoplayrevealo.com · free, new puzzle daily
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