Question 1

1] Game Objective

Accepted Answer

Detecto is a skill-based game where players identify the subject of extreme close-up photographs. The goal is to solve as many puzzles as accurately and quickly as possible to achieve high scores and feature on the daily leaderboard.

Question 2

2] Starting Lives and Tokens

Accepted Answer

Players receive 10 lives and 10 tokens to start with.
 • If a player ends a day with fewer than 10 lives or tokens, these will be topped up to 10 for free the next day.
 • Players must use tokens to play puzzles.
 • Each puzzle costs 3 tokens to play.

Question 3

3] Puzzle Rewards

Accepted Answer

Players earn tokens based on their accuracy:
 • 1st Guess Correct: 10 tokens
 • 2nd Guess Correct (1 mistake): 5 tokens
 • 3rd Guess Correct (2 mistakes): 3 tokens
 • 4th Guess Correct (3 mistakes): 0 tokens
Wrong answers result in a life penalty, with more lives lost for each additional mistake.

Question 4

4] Incorrect Answer Penalties

Accepted Answer

If a player submits a wrong answer, all answer options are disabled for 2.5 seconds while the image zooms out to reveal more of the photo.
 • Incorrect Answers reduce token rewards for each puzzle.
 • Wrong answers result in lives lost, with the number of lives lost increasing with each incorrect answer.

Question 5

5] Lifelines

Accepted Answer

Players can use lifelines to assist in solving puzzles without incurring penalties:
 • Zoom: Zooms out to reveal more of the image (2.5second transition).
 • Move: Shifts to a new section of the photo (instant effect).
 • 50/50: Removes two incorrect options (instant effect).
 • Lifelines cost tokens, but can also be obtained through in-game chests and the store at a discount.

Question 6

6] Puzzle Scores

Accepted Answer

Scores are determined by puzzle-solving speed. Faster solves yield higher scores.
 • Puzzle Bonuses:
 • 3 Puzzle Streak: Solve 3 puzzles consecutively under 5 seconds to earn a 1.5x score multiplier.
 • 5 Puzzle Streak: Solve 5 puzzles consecutively under 4 seconds for a 2x score multiplier.
 • 10 Puzzle Streak: Solve 10 puzzles consecutively under 3 seconds for a 3x score multiplier.

Question 7

7] Quitting a Puzzle

Accepted Answer

If a player quits a puzzle before solving it, they will receive a score of 0 for that puzzle.

Question 8

8] Leaderboard and Scoring

Accepted Answer

To appear on the daily leaderboard, players must complete a minimum of 10 puzzles.
 • Leaderboard Score Calculation: A player's leaderboard score is the average score over their last 10 puzzles (Average Score Per Puzzle or “ASP”).
 • Playing more puzzles increases opportunities to earn bonuses, boosting the ASP.
 • Players can play as many puzzles as they like each day, but only the last 10 they play will be counted on the Leaderboard.
 • Leaderboard scores are reset at midnight each day.

Question 9

9] Rewards and Cash Prizes

Accepted Answer

At the end of each day, in-game rewards are granted based on leaderboard rankings, including:
 • Cash prizes (paid via PayPal once the balance reaches $5).
 • In-game chests with tokens, lives, and items. 
 • To withdraw cash, players must provide a valid PayPal email address. Withdrawals are processed within 48 hours.

Question 10

10] Ad Options for Rewards

Accepted Answer

Players can watch ads to replenish their lives and tokens:
 • 20 lives and 10 tokens per ad (up to 5 times a day).
Players can also obtain additional lives and tokens from in-game chests.

Question 11

11] Photo Database

Accepted Answer

Detecto contains thousands of different photos to challenge players daily - photos are shown at random to players, meaning that players can rarely, but sometimes see the same photo more than once.

Question 12

12] Rule Modifications

Accepted Answer

Detecto reserves the right to update or change these rules. For the most up-to-date rules, THIS is the most up-to-date and relevant version of the rules.

DETECTO'S RULES