Mini Nerdle Game: How to Enable and Play It

Nerdle has been the recent breakout game on the internet inspired by Wordle. Described by its creators as a Wordle for math nerds, the game presents you with 8 columns 6 guesses where you have to guess the daily equation. Just like Wordle, you get color-coded hints to your guesses which you can use to get the answer right. But 8 columns can be daunting for new users and younger math fans, so the creators have added a mini Nerdle in the game as well. Here’s all you need to know about it.

What is mini Nerdle?

Nerdle has an easy mode and this mode is called mini Nerdle. In this mode, the game presents you with 6 columns and 6 guesses which makes it much easier. You will need to guess an equation with a maximum of 4 numbers as at least one of the spaces will be taken by the ‘=’ and the second one will be taken by an operator, thus making the game of guessing and forming equations quite easier. This is also a great way to jog your brain before you jump into the normal version of Nerdle.

How do you play mini Nerdle

You will need an internet connection and a browser on your device to play mini Nerdle. Follow the steps below to help you along with the process.

Visit the Nerdle website and click on the Settings icon in the top right corner.

Now simply turn on the toggle for ‘mini Nerdle’.

The page should automatically reload and the mini Nerdle of the day should now be playable on your device.

This will work on both desktop and mobile devices.

How to play more Nerdle puzzles by changing the system date

Want more mini Nerdles? Then you can change the date on your device and enjoy a mini Nerdle from the future or past. Use this post to help change either your mobile device’s or desktop’s time. Once you have changed the time, simply reload the page and the respective daily mini Nerdle should be ready for solving on your screen.

FAQs

Nerdle was recently launched and thus here are a few commonly asked questions that should help you get up to speed.

Is Nerdle affiliated with Wordle?

Sadly no, Nerdle is not affiliated with Wordle, in fact, Wordle has been bought by New York Times. The game is however inspired by Wordle and the same has been mentioned by their creators on the website. The story behind how Nerdle came to be is quite interesting and you can check it out at this link. Click on the ‘i’ icon once you are there.

Does Nerdle have a Colorblind mode?

Yes, Nerdle does have a high contrast Colorblind mode for players. The same can be activated by using the steps below.

Visit the Nerdle website and click on the Settings icon in the top right corner.

Click and enable the toggle for ‘Colorblind mode’.

The changes should take place immediately.

Click on the ‘X’ to close the Settings window.

How many columns do you get in Nerdle vs mini Nerdle?

You get 8 columns in regular Nerdle whereas you get 6 columns in mini Nerdle. The rules remain unchanged and so do the operators and numbers.

Do Nerdle and mini Nerdle scores get shared like Wordle?

Yes, scores are shared just like Wordle when you paste the clipboard content anywhere. The numerical representation of your score is accompanied by a graphical representation of it, just like Wordle.

Is Nerdle stored locally?

Yes, your Nerdle data and statistics are stored locally within your browser’s data. This is similar to Wordle as well and you can refer to this post by us to learn more about it.