What is SPAN?
SPAN is a daily trivia game played on a hexagonal board. Players open clues on hexes, type answers based on the given initial letters, and aim to connect a continuous path of correct answers from the left edge of the board to the right edge. Time taken becomes the score, and every player faces the same board each day.
How to play SPAN
- Begin at the left edge of the board. Tap any ringed hex to reveal its clue.
- Read the letters shown on the hex. These are the first letters of each word in the answer. For example, JP stands for Jurassic Park. Type the full answer.
- If the answer is correct, the hex turns gold and links with any adjacent gold hexes. If the answer is wrong, that hex locks permanently and cannot be used again.
- Continue opening and answering hexes to build a continuous gold path that reaches the right edge of the board. This is the goal: span the board.
- The clock starts counting upward from the moment of the first tap. The final time is the score. There is only one board each day, shared by all players.
Categories and clue style
Clues cover a range of topics including Geography, Film & TV, Science, History, Sport, Food, Music, Books, and Nature. The initial-letter format keeps answers focused and reduces ambiguity. Players must match the exact phrase or title indicated by the letters rather than offering a loose synonym or related idea.
A wrong guess closes that hex for the rest of the run, so each attempt carries weight. Passing is available when a clue proves too difficult; the hex simply remains closed and the player moves on. Because the path must stay continuous, isolated correct answers that do not connect to the growing gold chain do not advance progress toward the right edge.
Tips for a cleaner span
Treat the board like a pathfinding puzzle rather than a free-for-all quiz. Open several left-edge hexes early to create multiple starting options, then choose the direction that offers the strongest consecutive answers. Once a gold chain begins to form, prioritize hexes that extend it rather than distant ones that would leave gaps.
Check the letter sequence carefully before typing. Many titles and proper names share the same initials, so a quick mental confirmation of the full phrase helps avoid permanent locks. If two possible answers fit the letters, prefer the one that aligns with the stated category when the board makes the category visible.
Speed matters because the score is pure elapsed time, yet accuracy matters more. A single locked hex can force a longer route or block the only remaining path. Pause briefly after each correct answer to survey the new connections and plan the next two or three moves. The daily format rewards consistent, careful play over rushed guessing.
The game resets each day with a fresh board that is identical for every player. Progress is local to the browser session, so returning to the same device preserves the current attempt until the board is completed or the day ends.