How to play
Every case is a crowded town square and a short witness report. Exactly one person on the square matches every clue. Your job is to find them.
The goal
Read the witness report, then search the crowd for the one person who matches all of it. Tap or click them to make your accusation. A wrong guess doesn't end the case, but it adds 10 seconds to your time.
Reading the clues
Clues describe what the culprit wears and carries: hats, glasses, facial hair, patterns, scarves, things in their hands and dogs.
Some clues rule things out. “Isn't wearing a top hat” means anyone in a top hat is innocent.
Watch out for lookalikes. For every clue there are people who match all the other clues. Skip one and you'll point at the wrong person.
Know your suspects
Everything a witness can mention:
Hats
Cap
Top hat
Pom-pom hat
Bowler hat
Glasses
Clear glasses
Sunglasses
Facial hair
Mustache
Beard
Tops
Plain
Stripes
Polka dots
Checks
In hand
Umbrella
Balloon
Briefcase
Newspaper
Ice cream
Scarf
Scarf
Dog
Dog
Controls
- Mouse or trackpad
- Drag to look around, scroll to zoom, click a person to accuse them.
- Touch screen
- Drag with one finger, pinch to zoom, tap a person to accuse them.
- Keyboard
- Arrow keys look around, + and − zoom, 0 shows the whole square, Enter accuses the person under the crosshair.
Tap or click an empty spot to move the view there.
Getting harder
Each new case is a little tougher:
| Case | People | Clues | What's new |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 2 | A quiet morning |
| 2 | 40 | 2 | More lookalikes |
| 3 | 56 | 3 | A busier square |
| 4 | 74 | 3 | “Isn't wearing…” clues |
| 5 | 92 | 4 | Four clues to check |
| 6+ | 100+ | 4 | The crowd keeps growing |
Stars
Three stars for a quick solve with no wrong guesses. Two stars for a quick solve with at most one wrong guess. Every other solve earns one star.
The daily case
Everyone gets the same daily case. It changes at midnight your time and gets trickier through the week, from Monday's warm-up to Sunday's big crowd. Share your time with friends and keep your streak going.
Questions
Is Inkspektor free?
Yes. You can play in your browser for free, with no sign-up.
Is there always exactly one culprit?
Always. The case generator checks every case: exactly one person matches the whole witness report, and every clue is needed to find them.
Can I play if I'm colorblind?
Yes. Clues describe shapes and patterns, never colors. The square only turns to color after you've solved the case.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes, on phones, tablets and computers. You can also add Inkspektor to your home screen and play offline.
Do I need an account?
No. Your daily results and streak are saved on your device. Accounts and rankings are on the way.
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