The red magnifying glass in Meccha Chameleon appears to mean how many times that player has successfully spotted and called out disguised opponents, based on player reports and testing. It does not seem to track how many times they were found themselves, since that theory doesn’t match what players have observed.

What players think it means

Community discussion points to a simple idea:

  • It marks a player who is good at hunting.
  • The count likely increases when they correctly identify another player.
  • It seems to be a reputation-style indicator, not a punishment icon.

Why it’s still not fully confirmed

There does not appear to be an official explanation from the developer in the material I found, so this is still a strong community theory rather than a confirmed mechanic.

Practical reading

In match terms, if you see the magnifying glass above someone, treat them as a player who is likely skilled at finding hidden chameleons. That’s why the icon stands out in gameplay discussion and clips right now.

TL;DR

The magnifying glass most likely shows how often a player has successfully detected others, not how often they were detected.