Every game, explained

Five kinds of game, more than thirty ways to play. All free.

In name games you can ask for four choices. It costs points, like a hint.

Most games can be sent as a duel.

Today's daily puzzles

Guess the Cricketer

Name the cricketer from five clues.

• Six guesses
• A new clue after each miss
• Fewer guesses score more

Scoring: Fewer guesses, more points.

Cricket Grid

Fill a 3 by 3 grid matching row and column.

• 9 cells to fill
• Row & column match
• Rare picks bonus

Scoring: Rare picks = more points.

Higher or Lower

Compare career stats between two cricketers.

• 2 cricketers
• Pick higher stat
• Ten calls in a row

Scoring: Calls right in a row.

Umpire of the Day

Decide out or not out in interactive 3D.

• Decision in 3D
• LBW, edge, run out
• Ball-tracking review

Scoring: One call a day: right or wrong.

Best XI

Pick the best eleven within a 100 Cr purse.

• Balance squad roles
• 100 Cr purse limit
• Maximize points

Scoring: Points of XI.

Blind Ranking

Rank five players without knowing who is next.

• Rank 1 to 5 in turn
• One reveal at a time
• Locked ranks fixed

Scoring: Benchmark accuracy.

Scorecard Detective

Name the hidden top scorer of one innings from a notable match.

• Match card
• Identify mystery player
• Few attempts

Scoring: Points by attempts.

Connections

Group sixteen cricketers into four secret themes.

• 16 names in 4 groups
• Submit groups of 4
• Avoid overlap traps

Scoring: Points per solve.

Timeline

Order player debuts chronologically.

• Examine player cards
• Order by debut date
• Reveal exact years

Scoring: Date accuracy.

Five Letters

Guess the 5-letter cricket word in six tries.

• 5-letter cricket word
• Tile color feedback
• Clue hints category

Scoring: Fewer tries bonus.

Plumb 3D arena

Umpire Modes

Make umpire calls in interactive 3D.

• Calls under lights
• Signal out or not out
• Ball-tracking review

Scoring: Accuracy & speed rating.

Maximum

Six balls, six bowlers: hit the longest six.

• Pace, seam & spin
• Time sweet spot
• 4 grounds

Scoring: Your longest hit.

Speed Round

Ten rapid umpire calls against a 60s timer.

• 10 calls in 60s
• Quick & accurate
• Beat countdown

Scoring: Calls in time.

Super Over

One over a side: bat, bowl, win.

• Bat 6 balls
• Line, length, field
• Needle on green

Scoring: Margin of victory.

Player Modes

Test fielding reactions and rope catches.

• Judge bouncers
• Slide or jump
• Boundary catches

Scoring: Execution rate.

The auction and season

Solo Auction

Manage 120 Cr purse against nine franchises.

• 120 Cr vs 9 clubs
• Bid or pass
• Stay in up to price

Scoring: Squad balance rating.

Live Rooms

Real-time auctions with friends via code.

• Join code
• Live bids
• The computer bids for open franchises

Scoring: Squad value rating.

The Season

A 13-day tournament: league and playoffs.

• 13-day tournament
• Daily team sheets
• Match replays

Scoring: Standings.

Versus 1 v 1

Versus 1 v 1

Draft and match against a rival in 1 v 1.

• Draft from 50 players
• 100 Cr purse each
• Ball-by-ball clash

Scoring: Head-to-head record.

Brain games

Career Path

Identify the player from chronological clubs.

• Clubs in career order
• Name cricketer early
• Fewer steps bonus

Scoring: Fewer clues bonus.

Odd One Out

Spot which cricketer does not share a record.

• 4 players
• Common thread
• Odd player out

Scoring: Selection accuracy.

Record Holder

Name who holds a franchise T20 career record.

• Landmark stat
• Three guesses
• Up to three hints

Scoring: Fewer hints, more points.

Captain’s Cap

Name who captained a side most in a year.

• A team and a year
• Two guesses
• National sides and franchises

Scoring: Points per call.

Missing Man

Complete a famous starting XI with one absent.

• 10 players from XI
• Name eleventh player
• Iconic winning sides

Scoring: Points by attempts.

Scorecard Scramble

Restore a scrambled batting card to True order.

• Batting card shuffled
• Restore 1 to 11 order
• Runs & dismissals clues

Scoring: Fewer moves bonus.

Partnership Builder

Pair two batters whose combined runs hit target.

• Target runs
• Pick two batters
• Closest sum wins

Scoring: Closeness to target.

Price Is Right

Guess the auction price paid for signings.

• Player card
• Guess in crores
• Or call it unsold

Scoring: Price accuracy.

Venue Guesser

Recognize cricket grounds from aerial views.

• Overhead view
• Stands & pitch
• Ground and city

Scoring: Exact ground accuracy.

The Time Machine

Pit an all-time dream XI against World Cup sides.

• Dream XI vs iconic sides
• Simulate matchups
• Ball-by-ball replay

Scoring: Match victory margin.

• Guess the Cricketer
• Cricket Grid
• Higher or Lower
• Umpire of the Day
• Best XI
• Blind Ranking
• Scorecard Detective
• Connections
• Timeline
• Five Letters
• Maximum
• Speed Round
• Super Over
• Player Modes
• Solo Auction
• Versus 1 v 1
• Career Path
• Odd One Out
• Record Holder
• Captain’s Cap
• Missing Man
• Scorecard Scramble
• Partnership Builder
• Price Is Right
• Venue Guesser
• The Time Machine

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