Gameplay Guide
Solve each puzzle in 10 guesses
Each guess returns targeted feedback so you can narrow the answer quickly.
Treat each row as a scouting report and work the clues.
Core rules
- Enter a current player from the loaded data snapshot.
- You get up to 10 guesses per puzzle.
- Every guess adds feedback across club, role, age, debut, and rep traits.
- Solve early to improve your result and share score.
Player pool is primarily based on 2026 NRL Top 30 squad snapshots, with some notable past players included.
Feedback key
LeagueCipher uses color tiles plus direction arrows for number-based clues.
- Green = exact match.
- Yellow = close or partial match by category.
- Grey = no match.
- UP / DOWN = your age or debut guess is low or high.
Tip: lock down role and rep profile early, then dial in age/debut.
Column meanings
- Club (snapshot): club data frozen at snapshot date.
- Birth country: birthplace, not representative nation.
- Role: position bucket for deduction.
- Age / Debut: includes direction hints.
- Rep: none, Origin, International, or Both.
Winning approach
- Open with a high-profile spine player to map multiple clues.
- Use contrasting clubs and rep types in guesses 2-4.
- When age/debut are close, prioritize role + rep combinations.
- If stuck, reset assumptions and test one strong contradiction.