Update date: 2025-02-19

About AO3dle

AO3dle challenges you to guess which characters have more fanfiction works on Archive of Our Own. Dive deep into fandom culture as you predict popularity rankings, discover new characters, and build impressive winning streaks in this engaging fanfiction-based guessing game.

✨ What Makes AO3dle Special

• 🎯 Fandom Expertise Test: Compare character popularity using real AO3 fanwork data and community engagement metrics.
• 🏆 Progressive Difficulty: Each correct guess builds your streak while unlocking harder character matchups.
• 📅 Fresh Daily Content: New character pairs every day featuring diverse fandoms and surprising comparisons.
• ♾️ Unlimited Practice: Hone your fandom knowledge with endless rounds beyond the daily challenges.
• 🌐 Worldwide Leaderboards: See how your fanfiction intuition stacks up against players globally.
• 📊 Performance Insights: Detailed statistics help you understand your strengths across different fandoms.
• 🎨 Fandom Exploration: Discover new series, characters, and communities through curated matchups.
• 📱 Play Anywhere: Works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile for gaming on the go.

🎮 Game Modes

Daily Challenges

Start each day with 10 handpicked character comparisons that test your fandom knowledge. Since everyone gets identical challenges, you can fairly compete with friends and compare scores across the community.

Endless Mode

Challenge yourself with unlimited character matchups that grow progressively harder. Perfect for testing the true depth of your fanfiction knowledge and pushing your streak to new heights.

Character Database

Access detailed profiles about characters and their source materials as you play, building your understanding of different fandoms and discovering new favorites.

🚀 How to Play

1. Pick Your Challenge: Choose between daily puzzles or unlimited practice sessions
2. Compare Characters: Study two characters and predict which has more AO3 fanfiction works
3. Grow Your Streak: Right answers keep you going, wrong ones send you back to square one
4. Track Progress: Review your stats and character insights to sharpen your fandom intuition
5. Compete & Share: Challenge friends and climb global rankings with your best scores

🏅 Features for Players

Strategic Mastery

• Identify which character types attract the most fanfiction writers
• Learn fandom cycles and recognize trending vs. classic popularity patterns
• Develop intuition for character dynamics that inspire creative works
• Balance safe bets with calculated risks for maximum streak potential

Personal Analytics

• View comprehensive stats covering your daily performance and long-term trends
• Monitor accuracy improvements across different franchise categories
• Earn badges and achievements for reaching significant milestones
• Benchmark your skills against thousands of other fandom enthusiasts

Social Gaming

• Post your daily results and challenge friends to beat your scores
• Join seasonal tournaments and themed events celebrating specific fandoms
• Browse comprehensive character profiles and discover new series to explore
• Connect with a passionate community of fanfiction lovers and trivia enthusiasts

🎯 Winning Strategies

• Know Your Fandoms: Anime, video games, and popular TV shows dominate AO3's most-written characters
• Think Like a Writer: Protagonists with complex emotions and antagonists with depth inspire more fanfiction
• Relationship Matters: Characters involved in popular ships or with rich interpersonal dynamics often rank higher
• Follow the Buzz: New releases and trending shows can quickly shift character popularity rankings
• Build Your Instincts: Regular practice sharpens your ability to spot patterns in fandom preferences

🌟 Why Players Love AO3dle

More than a simple guessing game, AO3dle is your gateway into the fascinating world of fanfiction culture. Casual players enjoy the daily mental challenge, while dedicated fans compete for the longest winning streaks and deepest fandom knowledge.

Every round reveals something new about which characters capture writers' imaginations and why certain fandoms thrive. The perfect blend of prediction, discovery, and competition creates an irresistible experience that grows more rewarding with each play session.

🤝 Join the Fandom

Put your fanfiction knowledge to the test! Join thousands of players who've already discovered the addictive challenge of predicting character popularity on Archive of Our Own.

Connect with fellow fans:

• Twitter/X - Latest updates and daily highlights from our community
• Bluesky - Ongoing discussions about fandom trends and strategies
• GitHub - Help improve the game and suggest new features
• Discord - Real-time chat with other players and fandom enthusiasts

📧 Get in Touch

Questions about gameplay? Ideas for new features? We want to hear from you! Contact us at info@ao3dle.org for support, suggestions, or collaboration opportunities.

Your feedback drives our development and helps create the best possible experience for our growing community!