It’s no secret that Wordle’s main draw is in its simplicity and pressure to solve its puzzle with only six attempts, however, its unlimited timeframe can allow players to contemplate letters on the field to form the correct word, or even cheat. Despite this, one fan has added suspense to the mix using a Wordle-inspired structure to form a daily browser game that tests player reaction times.
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Reddit user Usual_Outcome4113 has joined the craze in creating their own daily browser game, which they’ve called Nerdle. Posted onto the official Wordle subreddit, the creator states that this is “not word related” but does indeed put players on edge in a very different way. With each daily iteration leaving users in suspense for different periods of time, a random screen change to black authorizes players to react by clicking. Anyone that clicks too soon before the change will be hit with a 5-second penalty, however, and unable to reattempt until the next day.
Available at playnerdle.com/reaction, the creator has also listed their average score to be a respectable 0.412 seconds. On completion, a result page displays the mapping of player progress, which also generates an average clicking time that can be shared on social media. As one of the main draws of Wordle, this can appeal to those competitive about their daily progress.
While there is no shortage of Wordle-inspired clones, including those based on mathematics, geography, and more, the draw here is in its incredibly black and white premise. With a tagline of “Start, wait, HIT!” it couldn’t get more simple, yet the nerve-wracking wait for the change in screen tone could make for the most fraught click of the day for those looking to boast about their quick reaction times.
The hook that Wordle has on society is truly a viral phenomenon, that only grows with each fan-made clone that is inspired by the daily format. Since its launch late last year, Wordle has inspired wedding proposals and even alerted one family about a hostage situation. While the future of the premise as a genre is uncertain, it has definitely clicked with those joining in on the craze and creating their own installments.
. Wordle is available now as a browser game.
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