Wordle but you have to predict your score before playing
If you want to compare your results feel free to join the HN team. However you can also play without signing up for an account. Its a SvelteKit application running on Cloudflare Workers. Would love some feedback on the idea and execution!
In plain words
This is a Wordle variant where players predict their score before attempting the puzzle. It runs as a SvelteKit application on Cloudflare Workers and allows play without account creation. Players can optionally sign up and join a Hacker News team to compare results with others. The game is designed for word puzzle enthusiasts who want the added challenge of forecasting their performance before solving.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
Does the same job
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- AMA mastermind-like version of Wordle2022 · playhurdle.vercel.app · ▲40
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