Decoydle
Decoydle is a daily trivia number puzzle where you match seven facts to numbers 0-99 while avoiding three decoys, with a fresh puzzle every day at midnight Eastern Time.
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Decoydle challenges you to pair seven factual prompts with the correct numbers from 0 to 99 while three decoy numbers are mixed in to mislead you. You have two strikes before the ghost Coy disappears and you must finish the remaining matches on your own.
The site offers an archive to revisit past puzzles, basic stats tracking, and social features labeled Friends and Stats. The page notes the game is free and credits Sam Johnson as creator, and it states Decoydle is not affiliated with any brands mentioned in puzzles.
How to play Decoydle
- How to play Decoydle: read each factual prompt and select the number from 0, 99 that best matches it.
- Avoid picking decoy numbers; three decoys are placed among the options and will cause trouble.
- You receive two strikes for incorrect picks; after two strikes Coy vanishes and you continue without the ghost.
- Finish by matching all seven facts to their correct numbers to complete the puzzle.
Tips for Decoydle
- Start by eliminating numbers that are obviously impossible for a prompt, narrowing choices quickly.
- Use the first few safe matches to reveal patterns in the remaining facts and numbers.
- Treat the two-strike allowance conservatively; avoid guessing when multiple plausible numbers remain.
- If Coy disappears after two strikes, systematically work through remaining options to avoid further errors.
Decoydle FAQ
What is Decoydle?
Decoydle is a daily trivia number puzzle where you match seven factual prompts to numbers from 0 to 99 while three decoys are mixed in; it resets once per day. The goal is to pair each fact with its correct number and avoid the three decoys that are intended to mislead you.
Is Decoydle free to play?
Yes, Decoydle is presented as a free daily trivia quiz on the site. The page describes it as a free game and provides site features such as Archive and Stats without mentioning any purchase or subscription requirements.
How many incorrect guesses do you get in Decoydle?
You get two strikes for incorrect picks before the ghost Coy vanishes. After those two strikes Coy disappears and you must finish matching the remaining facts without the ghost's presence.
When does the new Decoydle puzzle come out?
A new Decoydle puzzle is published every day at midnight Eastern Time. The site description specifies the daily reset time so players can expect one fresh puzzle per day at that hour.
Can you play past puzzles in Decoydle?
Yes, the site includes an Archive feature that lets you revisit past puzzles. The presence of an Archive link indicates players can access previous daily puzzles rather than only the current one.
Who made Decoydle?
Decoydle is credited to Sam Johnson according to the site. The footer shows © 2026 Sam Johnson and also notes the game is not affiliated with the brands mentioned in its puzzles.
What happens when Coy vanishes in Decoydle?
When Coy vanishes you continue the puzzle without the ghost after receiving two strikes for incorrect picks. The mechanics require you to finish matching the remaining facts to numbers on your own once Coy is gone.
