Frequently Asked Questions
How does Card Wordle work?
You guess a mystery player in 6 tries. After each guess, you see color-coded clues for 5 categories: Sport, Position, Team, Era, and Value tier. Use the feedback to narrow down the possibilities and identify the mystery player before your guesses run out. A new daily puzzle is available every day, or switch to random mode for unlimited games.
What do the colors mean?
Green means an exact match — your guess shares the same attribute as the mystery player. Yellow means close — for example, the same conference but different team, or an adjacent decade. Red means wrong — no overlap in that category. Use the combination of greens, yellows, and reds across all 5 categories to deduce the answer.
What are the 5 clue categories?
Sport (MLB, NBA, NFL, or NHL), Position (QB, PG, SP, C, etc.), Team (the player's primary team), Era (the decade the player was most active — 1950s through 2020s), and Value tier (based on average card value in the database). Each category gives independent feedback after every guess.
Is the daily game the same for everyone?
Yes! The daily puzzle uses a date-based seed so every player sees the same mystery player. This means you can share your results with friends and compare how many guesses it took. Switch to Random mode for unlimited practice puzzles with a different mystery player each time.
How is the value tier determined?
Cards are grouped into 5 value tiers based on their average market value in the CardVault database: Budget (under $5), Mid ($5–$20), Premium ($20–$75), High-End ($75–$250), and Elite ($250+). The tier clue helps you gauge whether the mystery player is a common card or a high-value chase card.