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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Card Groups work?

You are shown 16 player names from the CardVault database. Your goal is to group them into 4 categories of 4 players each. Categories might be players from the same sport, same decade, same card set, same value tier, or other shared attributes. Tap 4 players and hit Submit to guess. Correct groups are revealed instantly.

How many mistakes can I make?

You have 4 mistakes before the game ends. Each incorrect guess costs one life. If you use all 4, the remaining groups are revealed automatically. A perfect game means solving all 4 groups with zero mistakes.

What do the colors mean?

Each group has a difficulty color: yellow (easiest), green (medium), blue (hard), and purple (trickiest). The colors are assigned based on how non-obvious the category is. Typically, sport-based or decade-based groups are easier, while name patterns or value tiers are harder.

Is the daily puzzle the same for everyone?

Yes! The daily puzzle uses a date-based seed so every player sees the same 16 names and same 4 categories. This means you can share your results with friends and compare strategies. Switch to Random mode for unlimited practice puzzles.

How are categories generated?

Categories are algorithmically generated from the CardVault database of 7,500+ sports cards. Possible themes include same sport, same debut decade, rookie card holders, same card set, value tiers, name patterns, and mixed-sport groups. Each puzzle is unique and balanced.