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What Roster Relay is
Roster Relay is a daily puzzle built around the connections between professional athletes. Each day you are given two players, and your task is to build a chain that links them together. Every consecutive pair in your chain must have been teammates on the same team at some point in their careers. The goal is to find a route that is both short and uncommon, because shorter chains are generally scored better, and rarer connections can earn extra credit. You can play in NBA, NFL, or MLB mode. After you submit your chain, you can compare its length and rarity with other solvers to see how your approach stacks up. The puzzle is free to play and offers a new challenge every day, making it a quick mental workout for sports fans who enjoy tracing the hidden links between players across teams and eras.
How to play
Start by looking at the two athletes provided as the beginning and end of your chain. Your job is to fill in the middle with one or more players, making sure that each player you add was a teammate of both the player immediately before and immediately after them in the sequence. For example, if you start with Player A and end with Player D, you might choose Player B who played with A, then Player C who played with both B and D. Once you have a complete chain, submit it for scoring. The system evaluates the length of your chain and the rarity of the connections, then lets you compare your result with other solvers. You can also switch between NBA, NFL, and MLB modes to try different leagues.
Tips
- Shorter chains generally score better, so first check whether the two athletes ever played on the same team directly.
- Rarer connections may boost your score, so consider less obvious teammates rather than always picking the most famous shared team.
- Remember that every intermediate player must have shared a team with both neighbors, so verify each link before submitting.
Common questions
Which sports are available in Roster Relay?
You can play in NBA, NFL, or MLB mode. Each mode offers a different set of athletes and connections to explore.
Is Roster Relay free to play?
Yes, the game is free to play. A new puzzle is available every day, and you can attempt it in any of the three supported leagues without any cost.
How is scoring determined?
Scoring is based on the chain you build. Shorter chains are generally better, and rarer connections may score higher, so the ideal solution is both efficient and uncommon.
Can I compare my solution with other players?
After you submit your chain, you can compare its length and rarity with other solvers. This lets you see how your route measures up against the competition.