Puckdoku
Nine squares, nine shots. In Puckdoku each square sits where a row and a column meet, and you must name an NHL player who fits both.
Opens the real game on puckdoku.com. Free, in a new tab.
The rules people miss
- When a square has an award or stat and a team, the player must have done it while on that team.
- When two stats are combined, they do not need to come from the same season.
- If a player was traded mid season, stats from the two teams are not added together.
- Relocated teams count as one franchise, but retro teams such as the Hartford Whalers form their own group.
Playing for uniqueness
Filling all nine squares is the first goal. The second is picking players few others choose. Everyone reaches for the biggest stars, so a solid third liner who fits the square can lift your score a lot. Just make sure he really fits, because a wrong rare pick costs a shot and a square.
Before you start Puckdoku
- Fill the hardest square first, while you still have shots to spare.
- Journeymen who played for many teams are gold in team versus team squares.
- Each player can be used only once, so save a flexible name for a tricky square.
Playing Puckdoku step by step
- Pick a square
Each square has a row rule and a column rule, such as a team and an award.
- Name a player
Choose a player who meets both rules. For teams, one regular season or playoff game counts.
- Mind your shots
Every pick uses a shot, even a wrong one, and you cannot change a pick once made.
- Go for rare picks
Less common players raise your uniqueness score.
Quick facts about Puckdoku
- Board
- 3x3 grid
- Shots
- 9, one per pick, right or wrong
- Criteria
- Teams, awards and stats
- Score
- Correct squares plus a uniqueness score
- Modes
- Classic, Puck Buddies, Pyramid, Jersey Jackpot
- Category
- Sports games, grids
Puckdoku FAQ
How do you play Puckdoku?
Tap a square, read its row and column rule, and name one NHL player who fits both. You have nine shots for nine squares, and a pick cannot be changed.
Are there Puckdoku answers for today?
Every square has many right answers, so there is no single list. The fun is in finding a player few others thought of.
What are some games like Puckdoku?
The Ball Grid does the same with Premier League players, Movie Grid with films and Flagdoku with flags. Megadle has a guide for each of them.
Do relocated teams count as one?
Yes, mostly. Puckdoku treats relocated teams as one franchise, with a special rule for the original Winnipeg Jets and for retro teams.
What is uniqueness?
A score based on how many other players picked the same answers. Rarer picks give a better score.
Is Puckdoku linked to the NHL?
No. It says it is not affiliated with the NHL.
Facts checked on 2026-11-09. Puckdoku belongs to Puckdoku. Megadle is not linked to it.