Proof of Usefulness Report

Canuckle Games

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+348
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Canuckle is a legitimate, verified viral success (Canadian Wordle clone) launched in 2022 by Mark Rogers. Search results confirm over 185 million plays and significant cultural impact in Canada, including media coverage (CTV, Global News). While the submission provided low-effort responses and confusing financial metrics ('marketcap: 500000', likely implying lifetime revenue or value), the external evidence of massive audience reach and real-world utility as a cultural game drives the score high. The project is currently active with a secondary game (Canoku), though viral peak has passed.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+114.0
Technical Innovation+18.0
Evidence Of Traction+147.0
Market Timing Relevance+14.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+370
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+348

Project Details

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Description
After being caught up in the Wordle craze at the start of 2022, we created Canuckle - a daily Canadian word game in Feb 2022! We launched Canoku - a daily Canadian sudoku game in Oct 2023! Play at www.canucklegame.ca and www.canoku.ca!

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

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