Sports · Wordle alternative

Poeltl

Guess the NBA player

4.2/5·Medium·2-6 min·daily·Free

Guess NBA players with hints about team, position, height, age, and jersey number. For basketball fans.

Why Poeltl is a great Wordle alternative

Poeltl is a sports game that brings Wordle’s daily-guess format to athletes, teams, and stats. If you enjoy Weddle, Poeltl sits right next to them on the shelf.

Our takeNBA nerds will love guessing players by stats
Pros
  • +Silhouette hints
  • +8 guess categories
  • +Mobile-friendly
Cons
  • One puzzle per day
  • Needs deep NBA knowledge
Best for
NBA superfansStats enthusiasts
Skip if

you only watch playoffs casually

Made by Gabe Danon (with NBPA & Jakob Poeltl)Launched 2022

Frequently asked

Is Poeltl free to play?

Yes — Poeltl is free to play in your browser, no signup required.

Is Poeltl like Wordle?

Yes. Poeltl is a sports puzzle that follows the same daily-guess-and-feedback pattern Wordle popularized — you guess, the game tells you how close you were, and you try again. It brings Wordle’s daily-guess format to athletes, teams, and stats.

How do you play Poeltl?

Guess NBA players with hints about team, position, height, age, and jersey number. For basketball fans. A typical round takes 2-6 min.

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