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Daily Grid Puzzles

Test your knowledge with daily puzzles for gaming fans. Choose your game:

What is NintenDoku?

NintenDoku is a free daily grid puzzle for Nintendo fans. Similar to PokeDoku, Wordle, or the Immaculate Grid, but focused on Nintendo games. Fill the 3x3 grid with games that match both categories. Everyone solves the same puzzle each day.

Test your Nintendo knowledge across all console generations, from the NES era of the 80s through SNES, N64 and GameCube to Wii, 3DS and Nintendo Switch. With over 1,130 games in the database, there are always surprises.

How does the grid puzzle work?

You see a 3x3 grid with categories as rows and columns. Each cell needs a Nintendo game that matches both categories. You have 12 guesses. Every entry counts, right or wrong. Type a game title in the search field and pick it from the suggestions.

Possible categories include platforms (Switch, SNES, Game Boy), franchises (Mario, Zelda, Pokémon), genres (RPG, Platformer, Strategy), release decades, Metacritic scores, or sales figures. Each game can only be used once.

The daily puzzle resets at midnight. In Unlimited mode you can play as many random puzzles as you like.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is NintenDoku free?

Yes, NintenDoku is completely free. No account required, no app to install. Just open the page and play on any device and browser.

How often is there a new puzzle?

A new daily puzzle drops every day at midnight (Central European Time). All players worldwide solve the same puzzle, so you can compare results with friends. In Unlimited mode you can play as many random puzzles as you want, with no limit.

How does the puzzle work exactly?

You see a 3x3 grid with six categories as rows and columns. Each of the nine cells needs a Nintendo game that matches both categories. You have 12 guesses total and every entry counts, right or wrong. No game can be used twice. Possible categories include platforms (Switch, SNES, Game Boy), franchises (Mario, Zelda, Pokémon), genres, release decades, Metacritic scores, or sales figures.

Similar to PokeDoku or the Immaculate Grid?

Yes, NintenDoku is inspired by PokeDoku and the Immaculate Grid (MLB). The concept is the same: a crossword-style grid where you find entries that match two categories at once. The difference is the focus on Nintendo game titles from over 40 years of history, from NES classics to Nintendo Switch.

Which games are in the database?

The database includes over 1130 titles, from NES classics to current Switch games. It covers Nintendo first-party titles as well as third-party games that were exclusive to Nintendo platforms. Nintendo mobile games are also included. Only first releases count. Play NintenDoku and test how many games you know.

What does "Streak" mean and how does it work?

Your streak counts how many consecutive days you have played the daily puzzle. It is saved locally in your browser. If you miss a day, the streak resets to zero. A long streak shows you are playing every day. Aim for 10, 30, or even 100 days!

On which devices can I play?

NintenDoku runs in the browser and is fully optimized for mobile. You can play on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones. No app installation needed, just open n-puzzle.com in your browser.

Can I share my result?

Yes! After completing a daily puzzle you can share your result as an emoji grid or download an image. Show how many fields you filled and how many guesses you used, without spoiling it for others.

Is N-Puzzle the same as the classic sliding puzzle?

No. In computer science, "N-Puzzle" refers to a classic sliding puzzle with numbered tiles. Our N-Puzzle has nothing to do with that. "N-Puzzle" stands for "Nice Puzzle" and is a platform for daily grid puzzles for gaming fans. "NintenDoku" is our first game on this platform, with more to follow.