I Spy Game

A colorful I spy game you can play right in the browser. Pick a scene, read (or listen to) the clues, then spot each hidden thing in the picture. Every scene is freshly mixed, so there is always something new to find.

How to play I Spy Game

• Choose a scene (toy room, garden, under the sea, kitchen or outer space) and a difficulty.
• Easy shows a picture of each thing to find in a big, uncrowded scene. Medium gives the name only. Hard fills the scene and uses real “I spy” riddles: I spy something red that you can eat or something that starts with “B”.
• Tap a thing in the picture when you spot it. Found things get a green circle and are checked off the list. You can find them in any order.
• Tap a clue to hear it read aloud. Stuck? Press Hint to show a circle near one of the things you still need.
• Find everything to finish the scene. Fewer misses and hints earn more stars, and your best time for each scene is saved.

Controls

• Tap or click things in the picture.
• Tap a clue to hear it again. Read aloud in the toolbar mutes or unmutes the voice.
• Use the toolbar to switch the scene or difficulty, or press New scene for a fresh picture.

Tips

• Scan the picture in rows, left to right, like reading a book. It is easier than looking everywhere at once.
• For color clues, look only for that color first, then check which of those things fits the rest of the clue.
• For letter clues, say the names of things you see out loud and listen for the starting sound.
• Playing together? Take turns: one person reads the clue, the other one spies.

FAQ

How do you play I spy?

One player picks something they can see and gives a clue: “I spy with my little eye something that is red.” The other players look around and guess until they find it. In this online version the computer gives the clues and you tap the answer in the picture.

What age is this I spy game for?

Easy picture clues suit children from about age 3, Medium name clues help early readers, and Hard riddles about colors and first letters challenge kids up to about age 8 (and plenty of grown-ups).

Is it a new picture every time?

Yes. Each scene is laid out at random from dozens of things, so no two games are the same.

What skills does I spy build?

Visual scanning and attention, vocabulary, colors, letter sounds and patience. The read-aloud clues also help pre-readers play on their own.

Is the I spy game free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and no download, and it works on phones, tablets and computers.