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Mystery Close-Up

A familiar object becomes unrecognizable when the camera gets too close.JoyRiders Play library
remote gamevideo gamevisual searchdeductionobject play
PLAYERStwo people / group
TIME4–25 min
ENERGYlow / medium
PLACEvideo call
SETUP1 min
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

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YOU’LL NEEDA video call and one nearby object per player
  1. 1One player chooses an object off camera, then holds the camera—or object—close enough to show only texture, color, and a small shape.
  2. 2Guessers take turns asking one yes/no question or making one guess. After three wrong guesses, the presenter pulls back slightly for a wider clue.
  3. 3The first correct guess earns two points; the presenter earns one point if nobody guesses before the full object is revealed.
  4. 4Rotate presenters until everyone has shown two objects. Highest score wins.
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