Visual Clues
1 / 15Can you identify objects, places, and things from their visual descriptions?
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I have 88 keys, but I don't open any doors. I am black and white. What am I?
About Visual Clues
Give your memory a workout with Visual Clues: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 6 medium, 5 easy, 4 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. Can you identify objects, places, and things from their visual descriptions? Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. I have 88 keys, but I don't open any doors. I am black and white. What am I?
Answer: Piano
A piano has 88 keys — 52 white keys and 36 black keys. It's one of the most popular musical instruments in the world.
2. I stand on a tall pole, I display three colors — red, yellow, and green — and I tell you when to stop and go. What am I?
Answer: A traffic light
Traffic lights use red (stop), yellow (caution), and green (go) to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely.
3. I have a magnetic needle that always points north. I show the directions N, S, E, and W. What am I?
Answer: A compass
A compass uses a magnetized needle that aligns with Earth's magnetic field to always point toward magnetic north.
4. I have 12 numbers on my face, at least two hands, and I hang on the wall or sit on a table. What am I?
Answer: A clock
A clock displays the numbers 1 through 12 and uses hour and minute hands (and sometimes a second hand) to tell the time.
5. I have 64 squares in a pattern of black and white. Kings and queens move across my surface. What am I?
Answer: A chess board
A chess board has 64 squares arranged in an 8x8 grid of alternating dark and light colors, where pieces like kings and queens compete.
Things you'll learn along the way
- A basketball is the distinctive orange ball used in the sport where players shoot through a hoop mounted 10 feet above the court.
- A violin has four strings and is played with a bow while being held under the chin. It is the smallest and highest-pitched string instrument in the orchestra.
- Lighthouses are tall coastal structures that project powerful beams of light to guide ships and warn them of dangerous shorelines.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Visual Clues fits comfortably in one sitting.
How many questions are in Visual Clues?
Visual Clues has 15 multiple-choice questions. Each one has four answer options and an explanation that appears after you answer, so you learn something even when you miss.
Is Visual Clues free to play?
Yes. The entire SeniorBrainGames catalog — including Visual Clues — is free, with no sign-up required, no time limits, and no ads on top of the game. It also works offline once the page has loaded once.
How long does Visual Clues take?
Most players finish Visual Clues in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
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