Can I monetize my own version of Wordle

[krasimir_tsonev]

Ok, so ... I know that I can't just get the code of Wordle and try selling it. But what if I build my own version from scratch. Can I try selling it? What if I change it slightly, let's say I made the game with 6 instead of 5 letters?

[WalterGR]

It’s a time-honored tradition.

Go for it, but be ready for backlash from Wordle fans if it gets popular. IIRC there was a submission here in the past couple weeks that got traction about someone doing something similar and the fallout from it. Or maybe I saw it on one of the news sites I read…

From a legal perspective, you shouldn’t read the Wordle source code, lest you accidentally commit copyright violation in your version. That probably includes the HTML and CSS - but I’m not a lawyer.

[krasimir_tsonev]

I intentionally didn't check the source code. None of it so I don't get bias when writing it :)

[WalterGR]

Smart!

[greatergoodguy]

There is nothing illegal about creating a game that uses the same fundamental gameplay. Gameplay can't be copyrighted. You should be alright.

[krasimir_tsonev]

That's what I read as well. If I don't use code the code or assets of the original game I should be on the safe side.

[felixr]

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2022/01/wordle-and-ip-law-wha...

[krasimir_tsonev]

Thanks. This answers on my question.