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Does this new word puzzle make sense to first-time players?

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user1473275718 · Yesterday 13:53

I've made a little word puzzle – would love to know what people think
I've been working on a word puzzle called InferIt, which I've been playing with friends and family. It's a bit like Wordle, except instead of telling you which letters are green/yellow, it gives you numbers and you have to work out what they mean.
It's free and takes a few minutes to play:
https://brej.org/inferit/
I'm particularly interested in whether the rules make sense to people who've never seen it before!

InferIt word puzzle branding with coloured letter and clue tiles.

InferIt — Infer the only word

The guesses are already made. Use their clues to deduce the only possible five-letter word.

https://brej.org/inferit/

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Mathair2 · Yesterday 15:30

Oh wow I love it!!

SomethingNewish · Yesterday 19:13

Sorry OP I have absolutely no idea on what I'm supposed to do. I play Wordle, Worgle and Triplit every day btw..

BeardySchnauzer · Yesterday 19:24

The hint isn’t working and the letters don’t seem to form a word? I like the concept. Maybe I’ll try another one

Mathair2 · Yesterday 20:53

The hints are a bit complicated to understand. I've hit a wall now and cant work out anymore. I did the first 20 puzzles though. Maybe I'm just tired.

MelonSorbet · Yesterday 20:59

I'm not even going to click the link because I know from your description I would just be confused. Numbers have no place in word games!

Sherunswithwolves · Yesterday 21:40

I like it. Got the first answer easily. I'm normally good at words games but I'm struggling with the second. Only 98 to go after this 🤣 I'm also very tired if I can claim an excuse 🤭

Anyway I gave in and used the hint function which wasn't helpful because it told me what was obvious on the main board. That felt a little frustrating. I hope that's helpful feedback.

All that said, I think you should try sell it to the NY Times for a million.

Sherunswithwolves · Yesterday 21:43

And having just got the second I'm kicking myself!

Lurkingforyears · Yesterday 22:02

Love it. Took me a couple of reads to get the rules. Play hardle every day and like the idea of a more challenging wordle.

Sherunswithwolves · Yesterday 22:26

My son enjoyed it too. He launched into playing in a different way from me - using the colour blocks to instantly clear a load of letters.

I've just used a hint again and I really don't think they add anything, sorry. But I do really like the game.

Thatsanotherfinemess1 · Yesterday 22:37

It's not got theclearest instructions but I really like the game

MadisonAvenue · Yesterday 23:17

I enjoy playing just about any word game that I come across but this is making no sense whatsoever. Sorry.

MarmiteWine · Yesterday 23:22

I understand the rules but led myself down the garden path on occasion!

InferIt — Daily Play
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Play InferIt online: brej.org/inferit/

Balalabab · Yesterday 23:29

Love it.

My issue was not being able to type in the letters. In the guided puzzle you need to make clear you need to touch and drag.

Also the colours could pop up with a reminder of what they mean if you hold them maybe? Or the colours are arranged differently with writing next to them.

LuisCarol · Yesterday 23:33

Makes perfect sense. Took a few minutes to figure out the controls but it works. Thank you! Will add it to my daily puzzles

OhHobnobs · Yesterday 23:40

I'm finding the instructions clunky to process and understand

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