Help - Frequently Asked Questions
How to Play 'Where's ibi?'
Watch this quick tutorial, then download the game and find ibi today.
General Information
ibiana is a mystery game that anyone can enjoy. It's a free and fun 10-minute daily game that will challenge your mind and help you learn about unique places.
The word "ibiana" is pronounced "ee-bee-ah-nuh". It's a conjunctive version of:
- ibi - an astro-tourist visiting Earth, and
- ana - a collection of miscellaneous information about a particular place
Ibi is an astro-tourist from another world who came to explore Earth and its curious creatures. Ibi is currently visiting cool spots across the United States. Can you find where ibi is today? You can follow ibi's travels here:
Game-Play Questions
The goal is to find where ibi is each day. You do this by first finding which state ibi is in today (level 1), then locating the place ibi is at (level 2). Use the hints and search Google if needed. But remember, you only have 8 guesses to solve the mystery!
Here's a short video on how to complete Level 1:
1. Click on a state and then lock your guess when you are ready.
2. Request hints if needed. You only have two for each level, so use them wisely.
3. Search google right in the app if a hint gives you trouble.
4. Ibi’s space-time technology emits traceable radiation. Use the color code to help you find the signal.
5. Once you find the state ibi is in, then you can move on to level 2.
Here's a short video on how to complete Level 2:
1. Click on a place inside the state and then lock your guess when you are ready. The “radius” of the circle will be different sizes based on how big the state is.
2. Request hints if needed. You only have two for each level, so use them wisely.
3. Search google right in the app if a hint gives you trouble.
4. Use the color code to help you find the signal. Remember, the closer you are, the warmer the signal is.
5. Once you find the Place ibi is in, then you have won today’s game!
ibiana is a search and mystery game that we hope is incredibly fun. However, we don’t want to consume your time like some games can. Instead, we hope to challenge your mind once each day and provide a fun searching game for all ages. Come solve the mystery, earn points, climb up the rankings, and learn about a new place each day.
Players can request 2 hints for each level. These clues should help you locate where ibi is today. First, at the State level, then at the Place level. Players can also use Google search to help them solve the mystery.
You can request a hint by clicking the Purple Hint button like this:
Throughout the game, you make guesses to find where ibi is today. To make a guess, simply click on the map in the location you want to make a guess, then click the "Lock Guess". Here's what that looks like for both levels of our game.
Level 1: Pinpoint the State
On level 1, click each state for the guess. The closer you are, the warmer the radiation signal will be.
Level 2: Pinpoint the Place
On level 2, click an a specific location and a circle will appear. This creates a buffer for your guess.
No. Each player is granted a "buffer radius". This circle gives you some room for error in case you are super close to the actual location, but not right on top of it. That radius will get bigger or smaller depending on how large/small that specific state is.
Players only get 8 guesses per game, so use those wisely! You can use those guesses however you see fit during both levels of the game.
Click on the light bulb icon at the bottom of the app.
Click on the trophy icon at the bottom of the app. Here you will find details about your rank, points, historical data, etc.
