Dowser
A new beach every day. Find buried treasure by ear with a metal detector, and read the holes other diggers left behind.
- PlayersSolo · daily
- Play time5 min
- Ages7+
- Plays onPhones, tablets & computers
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About the game
A new beach every day, and buried treasure you can only find by ear. Sweep your metal detector across the sand: it beeps faster as you get close, and the tone tells you how deep. You only have ten spades, so read the holes other diggers left behind and dig wisely.
How to play
- Drag the metal detector across the beach and listen to the beeps.
- High beep means shallow, a low hum means deep.
- Scoop or dig deep, then read the holes other diggers left.
- Find the day's legendary treasure and share your haul.
Play together
Everyone gets the same beach each day, so you can compare hauls with friends and family.
Is it real?
Real metal detectors make a louder, faster sound as they get closer to metal. Treasure hunters use the change in tone to guess how big and deep a find is.
Good for
Listening and making smart guesses, wrapped up in a silly game you can finish in a few minutes.
Questions grown-ups ask
Do I need to download anything?
No. Every game runs right in your web browser. Open the page and play.
Are there ads?
No. There are no ads anywhere in the arcade, so kids can play without pop-ups or anything to click away.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. Every game is built for touch screens first, in portrait and landscape, and also works with a mouse and keyboard on a computer.
Is it OK for kids?
Yes. The games are made for kids and the grown-ups who play with them. Spooky games stay cute: ghosts giggle and say boo, nothing gory or mean.
Do we need an account?
Yes, a NerdHomies account lets you play every game and keeps your stars and progress. It only takes a few seconds to make one.
How much does it cost?
The arcade is in early access, and right now every game is included with your account. We will always tell members before anything changes.
Can we play together?
Most games have a two-player pass-the-phone mode, and a few are head-to-head or party games for up to six.
