🎮 Gameplay

How do I play Decodji?

Look at the emoji clues displayed on screen and try to figure out what movie, song, phrase, brand, or place they represent. Type your answer in the text box and press Enter. The category badge gives you a hint about what type of answer to look for!

What are the different categories?

Decodji features six categories:

  • Movies: Popular films from all eras
  • TV Shows: Series from streaming and broadcast
  • Songs: Hit songs and classic tunes
  • Phrases: Common sayings and expressions
  • Brands: Famous companies and products
  • Places: Landmarks and famous locations
Does spelling matter?

We're flexible with spelling! Minor typos are usually accepted, and you don't need to worry about articles like "The" or "A" at the beginning of titles. For example, both "Lion King" and "The Lion King" would be accepted.

What happens if I get it wrong?

Don't worry! You can keep guessing until you get it right. There's no penalty for wrong guesses - only using hints reduces your score. If you're really stuck, you can use hints or skip the puzzle.

🎯 Daily Challenge

What is the Daily Challenge?

Every day, three new puzzles are available for everyone worldwide - Easy, Medium, and Hard. Complete all three to build your streak and compete on the daily leaderboard. The puzzles reset at midnight Central Time (Chicago).

Does the Daily Challenge cost energy?

No! Daily challenges are completely free. You can play all three daily puzzles without using any energy. Energy is only used for Practice Mode.

When do daily puzzles reset?

Daily puzzles reset at midnight Central Time (America/Chicago timezone). A countdown timer shows you how long until the next set of puzzles.

Are the daily puzzles the same for everyone?

Yes! Everyone around the world gets the same three daily puzzles. This makes it fair for leaderboard competition and lets you compare results with friends.

⚡ Energy & Hints

What is energy?

Energy is used to play puzzles in Practice Mode. You start with 10 energy and it refills to 10 every day at midnight. Daily challenges don't use energy - they're always free!

How do hints work?

When you tap the Hint button, one letter of the answer is revealed. This helps you figure out the puzzle, but each hint used reduces your score by 20 points. In Practice Mode, hints are free!

How do I get more energy and hints?

There are several ways to get more:

  • Daily energy refill (10 energy at midnight)
  • Daily rewards (visit the Rewards tab)
  • Watching optional bonus videos
  • Completing streak milestones

🔥 Streaks & Scoring

How do streaks work?

Complete at least one daily puzzle each day to maintain your streak. Your streak count increases by 1 each consecutive day you play. Missing a day resets your streak to zero, so play daily to keep it going!

How is my score calculated?

Your score is based on:

  • Base points: 100 for correct answer
  • Speed bonus: Up to +50 for fast answers
  • No-hint bonus: +100 if you don't use hints
  • Hint penalty: -20 for each hint used
  • Difficulty multiplier: 1.5x for Medium, 2x for Hard
  • Streak multiplier: Up to 2x based on your streak
What are the leaderboards?

Leaderboards show the top players by score. There are three leaderboards:

  • Daily: Resets every day at midnight
  • Weekly: Resets every Sunday
  • Monthly: Resets on the 1st of each month

🎁 Daily Rewards

How do daily rewards work?

Visit the Rewards tab each day to claim a prize. The rewards follow a 7-day cycle, with increasingly valuable rewards each day. Day 7 features a Mystery Box with bonus prizes!

What rewards can I get?
  • Day 1: +2 Energy
  • Day 2: +1 Hint Token
  • Day 3: +3 Energy
  • Day 4: +2 Hint Tokens
  • Day 5: 2x Score Multiplier (24 hours)
  • Day 6: +5 Energy
  • Day 7: Mystery Box (5-10 hints or energy)

💾 Account & Data

Do I need to create an account?

No account is required! Decodji saves your progress automatically using your browser's local storage. Just keep playing on the same browser and device to maintain your stats and streak.

How is my progress saved?

Your game data (scores, streaks, stats) is saved locally on your device. This means your progress is tied to your specific browser - playing on a different browser or device will start fresh.

Can I reset my progress?

Yes, you can reset your progress by clearing your browser's local storage for this site. Go to your browser settings > Privacy/Cookies > Clear site data for decodji.com. Note: This cannot be undone!

🛠️ Technical Issues

The game isn't loading properly

Try these steps:

  • Refresh the page (Ctrl+R or Cmd+R)
  • Clear your browser cache
  • Try a different browser
  • Disable browser extensions that might interfere
  • Make sure JavaScript is enabled
My streak disappeared!

Streaks reset if you miss a day of playing. Make sure to complete at least one daily puzzle each day before midnight (Central Time) to maintain your streak. If you believe this is an error, try refreshing the page.

Sounds aren't playing

Sound effects require user interaction to start (browser policy). Click or tap anywhere on the game first, then sounds should work. Also check that your device isn't muted!

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