A daily estimation game.
How many are inside?
Watch a pile take shape, then guess how many objects are inside. Play five free rounds in your browser, with 15 seconds to enter each estimate.
Play today’s gameHow it works
- Watch the objects fall into a container.
- Enter the number you think is there before the timer ends.
- See the actual count and your score. Closer estimates earn more points.
- Finish all five rounds, then share your result.
Everyone gets the same five rounds each day. Play in your phone or computer browser without an account or download.
Start with a small group
Count a few objects in one part of the pile, then estimate how many groups of that size would fit. Leave room in your estimate for the objects you can’t see.
Read the estimation guide for a worked example.
How does the scoring work?
Closer estimates earn more points. After each guess, the objects count up to reveal the answer, so you can compare what you saw with what was actually there. Finish the five rounds to see your result and share it with a friend playing the same daily puzzle.
A quick estimation example
You count ten objects in one patch and think eight patches would cover the pile. Start with 80, then allow for gaps and objects hidden underneath. It is a way to make a reasoned guess, not a guarantee of the right count.
The practice video above shows the kind of pile you will estimate. It does not reveal today’s answer.
Before you play
Do I need an account?
No. Open the game and play in your phone or computer browser. You do not need to install anything.
Does everyone get the same puzzle?
Yes. Everyone gets the same five daily rounds, so you can compare estimates and results.
Can I practise before today’s game?
Yes. Choose Practice from the game’s home screen to try estimating without the Daily timer.
Read the full rules and controls or try an estimation activity with a class.