Mystery Clue · Clueless Detective
How to play Mystery Clue
Open the daily case to see its category and first clue. Type your answer, or reveal another clue for more information. Common names, alternate spellings and close typos count. Each new clue makes the answer more distinctive.
Solve early. Score higher.
Solving on clues one through five earns 100, 70, 40, 20 or 10 points before penalties. Each wrong guess costs 10 points; three wrong guesses close the case. Once finished, read the answer, explanation, fun fact and sources, then share a spoiler-free result.
Is Mystery Clue free?
Yes. The daily mystery and the last seven days of the archive are free. Guests can play without creating an account. Premium adds more cases and private trivia hosting.
When does a new daily mystery arrive?
At 1am Illinois time, using the America/Chicago time zone and following daylight saving. Everyone around the world receives the same daily case.
Do I need to spell the answer perfectly?
No. Common names, alternate spellings and close typos are accepted. A different real person, place or object does not count as a spelling mistake.
How do difficulty levels work?
Warm-up is easy, Detective is medium and Mastermind is hard. The answers stay recognizable; the early clues become more subtle.
Can I play with friends?
Yes. A premium member hosts The Case Room and shares a private four-digit code. Up to eight players can join, including the host. Invited friends play free, even without accounts.
How does The Case Room score answers?
Questions last 30, 40 or 45 seconds depending on difficulty. Correct answers receive 500, 250, 100, 85, 70, 55, 40 and 25 points in order. Answers stay private and the first player to 2,000 points wins.