How many rounds are there each day?

There are seven rounds in each daily Plain puzzle.

What time does Plain reset?

Plain resets at 00:00 New York time each day: 04:00 UTC during US daylight saving time and 05:00 UTC during standard time.

Can I play Plain on my phone?

Yes. Open playplain.app in your phone’s browser to play.

Plain Game Answers Today — All 7 Targets (October 28)

Plain game hints today

Show hints for all 7 rounds

Start with Hint 1. Open the range clue only if you need it; open Hint 3 when you want the answer. The complete answer table follows.

Three hints per round, from a nudge to the full answer
Round	Hint 1: What it asks	Hint 2: Scale or range	Hint 3: Full answer
1	Find the year Facebook first launched.
		Show round 1 range Think early 2000s: between 2000 and 2005.
			Show round 1 answer Enter 2004.
2	Think of a country in the Flag Colours category, and compare its colours on its flag.
		Show round 2 range Use a range of 4 colours to 5 colours to judge the scale.
			Show round 2 answer Enter Brazil — 4 colours.
3	Count sports on the Paris Olympic programme, rather than individual events.
		Show round 3 range The total is in the low thirties.
			Show round 3 answer Enter 32.
4	Estimate how much of Earth’s surface is covered by ocean.
		Show round 4 range More than two-thirds, but less than three-quarters.
			Show round 4 answer Enter 71 for 71%.
5	Count a country’s time zones, including its overseas territories.
		Show round 5 range Look beyond mainland Europe; this country’s total is in the low teens.
			Show round 5 answer Enter France: Plain records 12 time zones.
6	Count individual ribs on both sides of the body.
		Show round 6 range Think of a dozen pairs, giving a total in the twenties.
			Show round 6 answer Enter 24.
7	Count the keys on a full-size US computer keyboard.
		Show round 7 range Include the number pad; the total is just over 100.
			Show round 7 answer Enter 104.

Today’s Plain game answers

Plain #11 has 5 questions where you enter a number and 2 where you name something. For number questions, “target number” below is the correct answer revealed after the round.

October 28, 2026 · Plain #11 · All 7 verified answers
Round	Today's prompt	Target number	Closest answer (and its number)	How to get it
1	In what year was Facebook launched?	2004	2004 (type the year)	Facebook turned 12 in February 2016, so subtracting 12 from 2016 gives its launch year: 2004. Meta’s anniversary post.
2	Name a country whose flag has about 4 colours.	4 colours	Brazil — 4 colours	Plain’s checked list gives Brazil a value of 4 colours; subtract the target of 4 colours and the difference is zero. Plain’s checked answer reveal.
3	How many sports were at Paris 2024?	32 sports	32 (type the number)	The IOC lists 32 sports for Paris 2024; count sports rather than separate disciplines or medal events. IOC summary.
4	What percentage of Earth’s surface is ocean?	71%	71 (type the number)	Picture roughly seven out of every ten parts of Earth’s surface covered by ocean; NOAA gives nearly 71%. NOAA.
5	Name a country with about 12 time zones.	12 time zones	France — 12 time zones	Include overseas territories: Plain records 12 time zones for France. Real-world counts vary seasonally, so use the game’s recorded value here. Guinness explanation.
6	How many ribs does an adult human have?	24 ribs	24 (type the number)	Count both sides: 12 pairs multiplied by 2 ribs per pair gives 24 ribs. Cleveland Clinic.
7	How many keys does a standard US computer keyboard have?	104 keys	104 (type the number)	Think of a full-size US keyboard with its number pad, rather than a compact layout; 104 is the value confirmed by Plain’s reveal. HP keyboard comparison.

All seven answers were accepted and confirmed as best possible by the official game. Other accepted names with an equally close value can tie. Prompts and order come from Plain’s daily puzzle data.

Yesterday’s Plain answers — October 27, 2026

These are the seven rounds from Plain’s official October 27 archive.

October 27, 2026 · Plain #10 · All 7 verified answers
Round	Yesterday's prompt	Target number	Closest answer (and its number)	How to get it
1	How tall is the Statue of Liberty, ground to torch tip?	93 m	93 m (enter the number)	Include the pedestal and foundation: the National Park Service gives 92.99 m from ground to torch, which rounds to 93 m. Source credited by Plain.
2	In what year was the first Harry Potter book published?	1997	1997 (enter the number)	Use the original UK publication: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone appeared in June 1997, before the US edition. Source credited by Plain.
3	How long is the Earth’s circumference at the equator?	40,075 km	40,075 km (enter the number)	Start with roughly 40,000 km as a scale check; National Geographic gives the equatorial figure as 40,075 km. Source credited by Plain.
4	How long is a FIBA basketball court?	28 m	28 m (enter the number)	FIBA specifies a 28 m by 15 m playing area; take the longer side to get the court’s length. Source credited by Plain.
5	Name a country with about 4 land neighbours.	4 land neighbours	Belgium — 4 land neighbours	Count France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands: four land neighbours. Source credited by Plain.
6	Name a stadium that holds closest to 75,000 seats.	75,000 seats	Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium — 75,000 seats	Plain records 75,000 seats for Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium, giving a difference of 75,000 minus 75,000 = 0. Source credited by Plain.
7	Name a capital city about 1h 50m away from London by plane.	1h 50m	Algiers — 1h 51m	Plain lists Algiers at 1h 51m, roughly one minute beyond the displayed target; use this game value as a reference, rather than a live timetable. Source credited by Plain.

How Plain works

Plain is a free daily game with seven rounds, taking about three minutes. When a prompt asks you to name something, choose a real thing whose value comes as close as possible to the target. Some rounds ask you to enter a number directly instead.

Start with a familiar reference, check the scale, then narrow your choice. A country with four flag colours matches a target of four exactly. Read the prompt carefully so you know whether to enter a name, a year or another number. See the official rules.

Plain vs Krillion

Both games have seven daily rounds: Plain takes about three minutes and asks for a close numerical match, either by naming something or entering a number. Krillion rewards rare answers that fit its prompts, with 25 seconds per round—2 minutes 55 seconds of answering time across seven rounds—so for help with that game, see Krillion answers today.

Plain FAQ

Is Plain free?: Yes. Plain is free to play.
How many rounds are there each day?: There are seven rounds in each daily Plain puzzle.
What time does Plain reset?: Plain resets at 00:00 New York time each day: 04:00 UTC during US daylight saving time and 05:00 UTC during standard time.
Can I play Plain on my phone?: Yes. Open playplain.app in your phone’s browser to play.

Reset time, free play and phone access checked against the official Plain FAQ.

Plain game October 28 answers: 7 targets and closest answers — Plain #11, October 28: the official results screen after all seven answers were checked. The text tables above contain the answer key.

Updated daily after 00:00 New York time · Last updated: October 28, 2026. New data is published only after all seven answers and the settlement screenshot pass verification.