Kabloom
Kabloom
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About Kabloom
Answer seven daily trivia questions before the volcano erupts, saving useful answers for the questions still to come.
Each daily has seven questions on one subject. The same answer can fit more than one question, but you can use it only once during that day’s climb.
A rejected or already-used answer does not immediately end the game: try another while time remains. The official rules say the run ends when a question times out.
About the game
Kabloom is an independent daily trivia game made by Thomas Bijvoets. The official daily is free; the separate paid Unlimited option offers extra climbs and past daily replays.
How to play
Open the official daily with the button above and wake the volcano. Read the question, type an answer and choose Lock in. The official site handles the game and its progress.
| Keyboard / phone keyboard | Type an answer; suggestions may appear |
|---|---|
| Lock in | Submit the answer |
| Next question | Continue after a correct answer |
How the Kabloom timer works
Each question gives you 25 seconds. The official rules say the clock begins after a two-second reading interval. Plan quickly and submit before it reaches zero; if an answer is turned down, the remaining clock keeps running.
The next daily begins at midnight in New York. New York changes between standard and daylight time, so use the America/New_York time zone instead of assuming the same UTC hour all year.
Save a scarce answer for later
The author explains that early questions are broad while later ones can have fewer possible answers. Before choosing a famous answer, ask whether it might be the only answer to a narrower clue later. Pick another answer you know fits the current question when you can.
Fictional example, not an actual Kabloom puzzle: imagine a made-up collection with a broad clue for any red object followed by a clue that only the red moonstone satisfies. Spend a red lantern on the broad clue and save the moonstone for the narrow one. This illustrates the planning idea; it does not predict today’s subject or accepted answers.
If you cannot find a safe alternative before the timer runs out, choose a valid answer rather than waiting indefinitely. The official rules say a mistyped or unknown answer can be corrected while time remains.
Kabloom vs Kegillion
Kabloom is about completing seven questions without reusing an answer. In Kegillion, answers receive points in rarity tiers; an uncommon valid answer can be useful there for a different reason. Both are daily trivia games, but their scoring, subjects and rules are separate.
Free daily and Unlimited
The official rules describe one free daily attempt and a separate paid Unlimited option with category climbs and past daily replays. In our test, a timeout ended the run and the result screen’s Play Again button opened an Unlimited purchase dialog. We did not purchase or test a paid replay. You do not need to buy Unlimited to play the current daily. The game’s About page says browser streaks and statistics stay in the browser unless you sign in.
Questions about Kabloom
How many questions are in Kabloom?
The free daily has seven questions about one subject; each answer can be used only once.
How long is the Kabloom timer?
The official rules specify 25 seconds per question, beginning after a two-second reading interval.
When does Kabloom reset?
The official daily resets at midnight New York time. Its UTC equivalent changes with daylight saving time.
Can I retry a wrong Kabloom answer?
The rules say a wrong or previously used answer is rejected and you may try another while the clock runs. A timeout ends the daily attempt.
Is Kabloom Unlimited free?
The current daily is free. Unlimited is a separate paid option for extra category climbs and past daily replays.
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