What is the ‘Daily Dose’?

Daily doses are quick general knowledge quizzes that release every day (thus the name) at 12:00 am Eastern time.

Word Ladder

Word Ladder is a Classic quiz type where clues are given for a series of answers that share the same number of letters. Exactly one letter changes from word to word. The letter that changes must be in a different position from the last changed letter. They’re often themed.

• Classic quiz type
• Typically less than 5:00 minutes
• Typically less than 40 answers
• Example Word Ladder

We’ve written a guide to help you make great ladders: Sporcle Word Ladders: Best Practices.

Quick Pick

Quick Pick quizzes are a short, Clickable quizzes with few questions. The ideal Quick Pick should be playable by most people, even without deep knowledge of the subject. With a maximum time limit of a 1:30 and no more than 20 answers, these quizzes are all about moving fast.

• Clickable quiz type
• 1:30 max time limit
• Up to 20 answers
• Example Quick Pick

Missing Word

Missing Word is a quick fill-in-the blank style Classic quiz. Anything with multiple word titles or names can work well in a Missing Word quiz. Themes are strongly encouraged.

• Classic quiz type
• 10 to 26 answers
• 5:00 minutes or less
• Example Missing Word

Get the Picture

Get the Picture quizzes are Multiple Choice image quizzes with a “this or that” inspired format. Images serve as the multiple choice options, and hints should be brief.

• Multiple Choice quiz type
• Uses images
• 8-20 answers
• 5:00 minutes or less
• Example Get the Picture

Check out this post for a more in-depth creation criteria: Get the Picture Overview.

Mixed Word

Mixed Word is one of our older quiz formats. For these quizzes, players need to unscramble a set of mixed-up words. They are Classic quizzes and typically have around 10-20 answers. If you love solving anagrams and exercising your brain, these quizzes are for you.

• Classic quiz type
• 10 to 26 answers
• 3:00 minutes or less
• Example Mixed Word

Short Order

Short Order are quick Order Up quizzes where you arrange a small list of items in the correct order. Typical Short Order quizzes have 4-8 items to sort, and are no more than 1:30. Hence the name, Short Order.

• Order Up quiz type
• 4 to 8 items
• 1:30 minutes or less
• Example Short Order

Word Hunt

Word Hunt are Grid quizzes that use Word Search mode, but in the typical Daily Dose style. These quizzes ask you to find words that are hidden in a grid, but the grid can be no larger than 64 total cells. With a timer set at 2:00 or less, you’ll have to be quick.

• Grid quiz type/Word Search mode
• 64 total cells maximum
• Not required to be a square
• No multidirectional words
• 2:00 minutes or less
• Example Word Hunt

Mini-Crossword

Mini-Crossword, as the name implies, is a bite-sized version of a classic crossword puzzle. Like Word Hunt, we’re looking for Grid quizzes with 64 total cells maximum. For these, the maximum time limit is 3:00. These are ideal for the puzzler that loves crosswords but doesn’t have a lot of time on their hands.

• Grid quiz type/Crossword mode
• 64 total cells maximum
• Not required to be a square
• 3:00 minutes or less
• Example Mini-Crossword

Weeklies

Sunday Crossword

Find an original weekly crossword publish on Sporcle every Sunday at 7:00 am Eastern time. Crosswords are s tried and true puzzle format, and our Sunday Crosswords is the perfect way to kick off your weekend morning. Both American and British style puzzles are welcome, and themes are encouraged but not required.

• Grid quiz type/Crossword mode
• At least 9×9 in size
• No time limit
• Must be diagonally symmetrical
• Example Sunday Crossword

Find out more about our guidelines here: Sunday Crossword: Guidelines & Tips.