Fiddleday
Stakes is a daily higher-or-lower game where you pick which of two famous things is larger, taller, faster or older and wager virtual coins each round; the same ten pairs reset every day.
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Stakes is a free daily higher-or-lower game that gives you ten pairs of well known things to compare each day, drawn from countries, rivers, mountains, towers, animals, companies, landmarks and films. You start with 100 coins and for each pair you choose a side then set a bet from one coin up to your whole pile. Correct bets add your stake, wrong ones remove it, and losing everything ends the run.
Everyone sees the same ten pairs on the same day so scores are comparable without spoilers. After each round the real numbers are revealed. Scores, streaks and settings are stored locally in your browser, there is no login, no ads and results can be shared as a row of coloured squares. Data sources include the World Bank, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
How to play Fiddleday
- Pick which of the two items is larger, taller, faster or older by tapping the side you think is correct.
- Choose a bet amount from 1 coin up to all of your current coins and confirm the wager.
- Reveal the answer; a correct bet adds your stake to your pile, a wrong bet subtracts it and losing all coins ends the game.
Tips for Fiddleday
- Conserve coins early by betting small on uncertain rounds so you can afford larger bets when you are confident.
- Bet big only when the gap is obviously large or when you recognize both items from reliable data like country populations or landmark heights.
- Remember that an all in bet multiplies the most but will end your run immediately if you are wrong.
- Use the archive to review recent puzzles and learn which kinds of comparisons tend to be easy or tricky.
Fiddleday FAQ
What is Stakes?
Stakes is a daily higher-or-lower game in which you compare ten pairs of familiar things and wager virtual coins each round. Each day brings the same ten pairs for everyone, and after each round the real numbers are shown so you can see how far off your guesses were.
Is Stakes free?
Yes, Stakes is free to play and requires no sign-up or purchases. The coins are only in-game points and have no external value, and the site states there are no ads and no account is needed.
When does a new game start?
A new set of ten pairs arrives at your local midnight, so the reset moment depends on your time zone. The site also notes that puzzle numbers count days since 1 January 2026, and everyone worldwide gets the same ten pairs on the same calendar day.
How does the betting work?
You begin with 100 coins and in each round you pick one of the two items and bet any amount from 1 coin up to your entire pile. A correct answer adds the bet to your pile, a wrong answer subtracts it, and if you lose everything you are bust and the game ends; finishing thresholds earn one to three stars.
Do I need an account to play?
No account is required to play Stakes; scores and settings are saved locally in your browser. That means your streak and statistics stay on the device you play on and will not follow you to another device unless you transfer browser data.
Can I play past puzzles?
Yes, Stakes provides an archive of recent puzzles so you can revisit past games. The interface includes navigation for Yesterday and an Archive covering the last days, allowing review of prior ten-pair sets.
Does Stakes work on mobile?
Yes, Stakes runs in the browser and stores progress locally, so it works on mobile devices as well as desktops. The site mentions that scores and settings are saved in your browser, implying play is supported across devices using that same browser storage.
Who made Stakes?
Stakes is presented on the Fiddleday site and the page credits Fiddleday for artwork and the collection of games. Data used by the game is drawn from external sources such as the World Bank, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
