THE HOOKED GUIDE
Name as many answers as you can before the clock runs out. Each valid answer adds a fish, and a deep cut can weigh more than several obvious ones.
In this guide
Hooked at a glance
What is Hooked?
Hooked is a free browser trivia game with five daily categories. Type as many valid answers as you can within each round. Each answer adds a fish to your haul, with less obvious answers weighing more and the fifth round counting double.[1][2]
The independent developer also makes Moonshot. In Hooked, one category might ask you to name countries or dog breeds, while another might ask for famous landmarks or Pokémon.[1][3]
How to play the daily haul
Choose Cast your line to start. After the countdown, type a fitting answer and press Enter or Catch. Keep submitting answers until the timer ends, or choose Reel in early when you run out of ideas. Returning categories can occasionally have a 20-second speed round.[2]
Recognized nicknames and spellings count. If the game suggests a correction, confirm it to count the answer. The developer reviews unrecognized answers and can add valid ones to the list.[2][3]
How rarity changes the weight of a catch
The developer assigns answers to rarity tiers using researched answer lists. A common Minnow is around one pound, while the single Kraken in each category is around ten. Weights vary slightly within a tier. The same answer weighs the same for everyone.[2][3]
Round five has a narrower specialty category and doubles the weight of each catch. After the haul, the report shows your total, your rarest catch and the accepted answers for each category.[2]
When to think of a rarer answer
Bank answers you can recall and spell quickly, then look for an example from a less familiar branch of the category. For a landmarks prompt, you might start with the places that come to mind and then think of landmarks in a city you know well. This balances the time spent recalling an obscure answer with the weight you can add through several quicker ones.
When Hooked resets and what you can replay
The free daily haul opens at local midnight. Players get the same categories on the same date. The public answer archive lists answers from past hauls. The optional one-time Hooked Pass adds replay of past hauls, unlimited random sets, crews, duels and ad-free play.[4][5]
Play the daily haul without signing in. An optional account can sync your progress and is used for the pass and multiplayer modes.[4]
Hooked FAQ
Where can I play Hooked?
Play the original daily game at hookeddailygame.com. The daily haul is free and does not require an account.[1][4]
Can I enter more than one answer per round?
Yes. Submit each answer separately and keep going until the timer ends. Each accepted answer adds weight to your haul.[2]
Sources & verification
Checked · Daily Games editorial desk
- Hooked original game and daily haul hookeddailygame.com
- Hooked official rules and scoring hookeddailygame.com
- About Hooked: developer and answer research hookeddailygame.com
- Hooked official FAQ: daily access and Hooked Pass hookeddailygame.com
- Hooked public answer archive hookeddailygame.com
Rules and access notes use the sources linked above. Examples and strategy suggestions are our editorial explanations, not guaranteed solutions. Original games can change. How we research guides.
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