Guessing
Zoom Mystery
is that a cheese grater?
Everyone photographs an object in the room up close; the TV slowly zooms out while the others guess.
- 3–10 players
- about 5 min
- All ages
Free until November 30 Public beta. After that, part of the subscription.
How to play
Everyone secretly takes a very close-up photo of an object in the room, then types what it is.
One photo at a time, the TV shows it zoomed way in, then slowly zooms out.
Guess on your phone: the sooner you get it, the more you score. The photographer scores if some find it, but not all.
the bragging rights
How to win
- Guessers: the sooner you find it, the more you score, from 10 down to 2 points.
- The photographer scores 5 points if some find it, but not everyone.
- Most points once every photo has been shown wins.
see it before you play
A round, step by step
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The setup
Everyone secretly takes a very close-up photo of an object in the room, then types what it is.
1 / 4
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The play
One photo at a time, the TV shows it zoomed way in, then slowly zooms out.
2 / 4
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The reveal
Guess on your phone: the sooner you get it, the more you score. The photographer scores if some find it, but not all.
3 / 4
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The scores
End of the game. The photographer scores 5 points if some find it, but not everyone.
4 / 4
On the TV and on your phone
On the TV
The photo, zoomed way in and slowly pulling back, and who found it.
On your phone
Your camera, then a box to type your guesses.
Zoom Mystery: questions
How many people can play Zoom Mystery?
3 to 10 players. Everyone plays on their own phone, and guests never pay.
Do we need an app or controllers?
No. Open pantouflard.ca/tv on the TV (a browser, a Chromecast or a plugged-in laptop). Phones scan the code and play in their browser.
Is Zoom Mystery free?
Yes, during the beta. Free until November 30. After that, it's part of the host's subscription. Guests never pay.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. Zoom Mystery suits all ages: there's no adult content.
How long does a game take?
Count on about 5 min.
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Keep your eyes peeled!
Open Pantouflard on your TV, everyone scans in, and you're playing.