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How to Play

Master the art of surreal object detection

Game Rules

1

Create Your Profile

Start by creating a unique player profile with your chosen alias. You'll provide basic demographic information for leaderboard purposes. All data is pseudonymous and used only for research and gameplay.

2

View the Image

Each round presents you with an AI-generated surreal image. Take a moment to examine the image carefully. The objects might be obvious, subtle, or cleverly camouflaged within the surreal landscape.

3

Select Hidden Objects

You'll see a list of possible objects. Click on the items you believe are hidden in the image. Once you select an item, you cannot unselect it, so choose wisely! Not all listed items are actually in the image.

4

Race Against Time

Each round has a time limit. The faster you find all the real objects, the higher your speed bonus. But don't rush too much - accuracy is more important than speed!

5

Avoid the Decoys

Beware! Some objects in the list are decoys that aren't actually in the image. Selecting a decoy will reduce your score. Use your judgment and observation skills to distinguish real objects from fake ones.

6

Review Your Results

After the round ends, see your score breakdown including base points, speed bonus, completion bonus, and any decoy penalties. Learn from each round to improve your skills!

Scoring System

Action Points
Correct object selection +100 points per object
Speed bonus Logarithmic bonus based on completion time - faster completion = higher bonus
Completion bonus +200 points for finding all 5 objects correctly
Decoy penalty (1st decoy) -50 points
Decoy penalty (2nd decoy) -60 points
Decoy penalty (3rd+ decoy) -70, -80, -90... (each adds 10 more than the previous)

How Scoring Works

  • Base Points: Each correctly identified object earns you 100 points.
  • Speed Bonus: The faster you complete the round, the higher your speed bonus. This follows a logarithmic curve - instant completion gives maximum bonus, with diminishing returns as time increases.
  • Completion Bonus: If you find all 5 objects correctly, you earn an additional 200 points.
  • Decoy Penalties: Each decoy you click costs points, with increasing penalties for each additional decoy selected:
    • 1st decoy: 50 points
    • 2nd decoy: 60 points
    • 3rd decoy: 70 points
    • And so on... (each adds 10 more than the previous)
  • Minimum Score: Your score can never go below zero.
  • Final Score: All scores are rounded up to whole numbers.

💡 Pro Tips

  • Study the image carefully before making selections
  • Look for objects from different angles and perspectives
  • Trust your first instinct, but don't be too hasty
  • Learn from previous rounds to recognize decoy patterns
  • Maintain a daily streak to climb the leaderboard faster
  • Balance speed and accuracy for maximum points

Leaderboards & Progression

Compete with players worldwide on our global leaderboards. Your ranking is based on your cumulative score across all rounds. Maintain daily streaks for bonus multipliers and special achievements. The more you play, the better you'll become at spotting hidden objects and avoiding decoys!

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