F1 Grid Game Rulebook

The official rules for the classic 3x3 daily trivia grid.

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Game Objective

The goal is to fill all nine cells of the 3x3 grid. For each cell, you must name a Formula 1 driver who satisfies the criteria for BOTH the intersecting row and column.

  • You have 10 guesses to complete the grid. Each guess, correct or incorrect, uses one attempt.
  • Each driver can only be used once per grid.
  • The game ends when you either fill all nine cells or run out of guesses.

Scoring Principle

Your score for each correct answer is based on its rarity—how many other players also correctly used that same driver for that specific cell. More obscure answers are worth more points.

Points per Cell = 100 × (1 - Rarity Percentage)

Example 1: Common Answer

For the cell "Ferrari & UK Driver", 75% of players correctly guessed Nigel Mansell. Your score would be:

100 × (1 - 0.75) = 25 Points

Example 2: Rare Answer

For the same cell, only 2% of players correctly guessed Peter Whitehead. Your score would be:

100 × (1 - 0.02) = 98 Points

Your total score for the grid is the sum of the points from all nine cells. The maximum score for a single grid is 900 points.

Eligibility & Fair Play

To participate in the seasonal championship and be eligible for prizes, all players must adhere to the following rules:

  • Players must be 18 years of age or older to claim any prizes.
  • A registered account (e.g., via Google or Email) is required. Scores from anonymous accounts are not recorded on the seasonal leaderboard.
  • The use of bots, scripts, or multiple accounts by a single person is strictly prohibited. We reserve the right to disqualify any player found to be violating these rules.

This is a fan-made project intended for entertainment. All rules are subject to change. Please play fairly and enjoy the game!

Important Notes

  • The data used for validation comes from our own curated database.
  • If you are unsure about a driver's statistics, you can look them up in our official Driver Database Explorer.
  • To compete on the leaderboards and be eligible for prizes, you must be signed in with a registered account.

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