Nerdle
Nerdle is a web-based number game created and developed by London-based data scientist Richard Mann together with his children and software developer Marcus Tettmar. Players have six attempts to guess an eight-digit/symbol calculation, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when the chosen numbers or math symbols match or occupy the correct position. The game was inspired by the popular web-based Wordle and the founders' love of math.
Nerdle
- Date
- 2022
- Language
- English
- Genre
- puzzle video game
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Nerdle is a web-based number game created and developed by London-based data scientist Richard Mann together with his children and software developer Marcus Tettmar. Players have six attempts to guess an eight-digit/symbol calculation, with feedback given for each guess in the form of colored tiles indicating when the chosen numbers or math symbols match or occupy the correct position. The game was inspired by the popular web-based Wordle and the founders' love of math.
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The object
The object
Nerdle has a single daily solution, with all players attempting to guess the same calculation.
Key facts
Key facts
• Title — Nerdle • Released — January 2022 • Genre — Puzzle • Developer — Richard Mann, Marcus Tettmar • Platform — Browser, mobile • Publisher — Richard Mann
Gameplay
Gameplay
Players have to guess an equation. Green tiles are correct, purple tiles are in the equation but in the wrong spot. Gray tiles are not in the equation. Players have six tries to guess. The equation is new everyday.
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Nerdle created.
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Nerdle is recorded from 2022.
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Nerdle is recorded as published in 2022.
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