Scales

About Scales

Scales is a comparison game where you guess which of two things is bigger, longer or newer. One pan holds something whose value is shown, the other something whose value is hidden. Tap the side you think weighs more, the hidden value is revealed, and the card on the right slides to the left.

Who is it for?

It's for anyone who wants to test their general knowledge with quick decisions. Mountain heights, movie lengths and the order of historical events are topics where players of every age know something. An online room sets up a short contest among friends, and solo mode is for those chasing a long streak.

How to play

Online room

1. When you create a room, pick a pack and the number of rounds (one, three or five), then share the code. Everyone decides on their own device.
2. The card on the left shows its value; the one on the right is hidden. Tap the card you think is bigger within 8 seconds.
3. The hidden value is revealed, and the right card slides to the left. A round is ten comparisons on the same topic.
4. Round points are added up, and the highest total takes the game.

Solo

There are no rounds in this mode, just one chain. You have 8 seconds for each comparison, and your first wrong answer ends the game. The topic changes after every ten correct answers. Your record is your longest unbroken streak.

Scoring

• At the end of each round, players are ranked by correct answers: first place gets 3 points, second 2, and third 1. A tie in correct answers is broken by the longest streak.
• Speed doesn't change the order; only the number of correct answers matters. With no correct answers, you score nothing.
• If time runs out, that comparison counts as wrong. If the two values are equal, both sides are correct.
• The packs are shared with Up or Down. Five packs are free and three are locked.

Tips

• Read the value on the left card carefully; on the next comparison, the right card moves to the left, so its value will be shown too.
• When you're not sure, don't waste the time. Running out counts as wrong anyway, and a guess always gives you a fifty-fifty chance.

Example comparisons

• Which is higher: Matterhorn or Mount Logan?
• Which one came out later: PlayStation or Blu-ray?
• Which has the larger area: Sicily or Hokkaido?
• Which one has more chromosomes in its cells: a tomato or a chicken?
• Which one came out later: iPod or Wikipedia?

FAQ

How many players?

You can play alone, or with two to eight people in an online room.

Is it free?

Yes. It's free in your browser with five packs, and nobody asks you to sign up. The other three packs are unlocked with a Premium purchase in the app.

Do I need a phone?

In an online race, every player makes their own decisions on their own screen, so each person needs a device. When you play solo, one device is enough.