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Trailwise

Dog breeds by weight, airports by passengers. Trailwise gives you a category and a number, and every answer you name must be bigger than the last.

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Opens the real game on trailwisedaily.com. Free, in a new tab.

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Bonuses

BonusExtra
End on the highest value+30%
End on the second highest+15%
Start on the lowest+15%
No strikes+10%
Summit roundx1.5

Plan your climb

Before typing, picture the whole range. Think of the smallest and largest answers you know, then a few in between. Climbing through a list you already planned is much faster than thinking of each next step under the clock.

Before you start Trailwise

  • Starting on the lowest value gives a bonus, so open with the smallest thing you know.
  • Climb in small steps. Big jumps leave fewer answers above you.
  • An unknown name or an equal value costs nothing, so a guess there is safe.
  • Keep one sure top answer in your pocket for the end. Finishing on the highest value is the biggest bonus.

Playing Trailwise step by step

  1. Read the category

    Each round is a category and a number to rank by.

  2. Start low

    Name something small, then keep going up.

  3. Climb

    Every higher answer is a step and adds a few seconds.

  4. Avoid strikes

    An answer lower than your last is a strike. Three strikes end the round.

  5. Finish high

    End the round on the highest or second highest value to earn a bonus.

Quick facts about Trailwise

Rounds
5 a day
Time
60 seconds to start, more for each step
Rule
Each answer must beat the last one
Strikes
Three end the round
Summit
Round five, worth 1.5x
Category
Trivia games, rankings

Trailwise FAQ

How long is a Trailwise round?

You start with 60 seconds, and every step up adds a few more.

Is Trailwise an app?

This Trailwise is a daily trivia game played in the browser at trailwisedaily.com. Searches for a Trailwise 2 app are about a different product.

How are points scored?

10 points a step, with bonuses for ending on the highest or second highest, starting on the lowest, and having no strikes.

What is the summit?

The fifth round. It is harder and worth 1.5 times the points.

Can I practise?

Yes. A guided practice climb does not count toward your score.

Facts checked on 2026-11-10. Trailwise belongs to Aplomado Labs. Megadle is not linked to it.