What is Immaculate Grid?
Immaculate Grid is a sports trivia game where players must fill a 3×3 grid with athletes who match specific criteria for both their row and column. Originally created for baseball, it has expanded to other sports including basketball, football, and hockey.
The game tests your knowledge of sports history, player careers, and team rosters.
Immaculate Grid Game Rules
- Objective: Fill a 3×3 grid with 9 players
- Row Criteria: Each row has a specific requirement (team, award, stat milestone)
- Column Criteria: Each column has a specific requirement
- Intersection: Each player must satisfy BOTH their row and column criteria
- 9 Guesses: You get exactly 9 guesses (one per square)
- No Repeats: Can't use the same player twice
- Daily Grid: New grid every day
How To Play Immaculate Grid
Example Grid (Baseball)
Yankees Red Sox Cubs
Won MVP ? ? ?
All-Star ? ? ?
300+ HR ? ? ?
Solving Strategy
Square 1 (Yankees + Won MVP):
- Need a Yankees player who won MVP
- Options: Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Don Mattingly
- Answer: Alex Rodriguez
Square 2 (Red Sox + Won MVP):
- Need a Red Sox player who won MVP
- Options: Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, Ted Williams
- Answer: Mookie Betts
Square 5 (Red Sox + All-Star):
- Need a Red Sox All-Star
- Can't use Mookie Betts (already used)
- Answer: David Ortiz
Immaculate Grid Strategy Tips
- Know Player Careers: Many players played for multiple teams
- Save Obvious Answers: Use less-known players when possible
- Rarity Score: Obscure correct answers score higher
- Think Chronologically: Consider different eras
- Award Winners: Know MVP, Rookie of Year, etc.
- Stat Milestones: 300 HR, 3000 hits, etc.
- Team History: Know franchise relocations and name changes
Common Grid Categories
Team-Based
- Played for specific teams
- Team combinations (played for both X and Y)
Awards
- MVP winners
- Rookie of the Year
- Cy Young (baseball)
- All-Star selections
Statistical Milestones
- Baseball: 300 HR, 3000 hits, 300 wins
- Basketball: 20,000 points, 10,000 rebounds
- Football: 10,000 yards, 100 TDs
- Hockey: 500 goals, 1000 points
Career Achievements
- Hall of Fame members
- Championship winners
- Record holders
International
- Olympic medalists
- World Cup participants
- International team members
Sport-Specific Tips
Baseball (MLB)
- Know team histories and relocations
- Remember trades and free agency moves
- Award winners by year
- Statistical milestones
Basketball (NBA)
- Player movement in free agency
- Draft classes
- All-NBA teams
- Championship teams
Football (NFL)
- Position-specific stats
- Super Bowl winners
- Pro Bowl selections
- Team changes
Hockey (NHL)
- Canadian vs. US teams
- Stanley Cup winners
- Hart Trophy winners
- International players
Scoring System
Rarity Score
- Common Answer: High percentage of players choose this (1-10%)
- Uncommon Answer: Medium percentage (0.1-1%)
- Rare Answer: Very few players choose this (<0.1%)
Lower rarity percentage = Better score!
Example Rare Answers
Baseball
- Yankees + MVP: Instead of Jeter, use Thurman Munson
- Cubs + 300 HR: Instead of Sammy Sosa, use Ernie Banks
Basketball
- Lakers + MVP: Instead of LeBron, use Wilt Chamberlain
- Bulls + All-Star: Instead of Jordan, use Artis Gilmore
Tips for Finding Rare Answers
- Think Historical: Older players are less commonly chosen
- Short Stints: Players who briefly played for a team
- Pre-Modern Era: Players before 1980s
- Role Players: Not just superstars
- Traded Players: Players who changed teams mid-career
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using Stars Too Early: Save obvious answers for difficult squares
- Forgetting Criteria: Make sure player meets BOTH requirements
- Repeat Players: Can't use same player twice
- Wrong Team: Player never actually played for that team
- Stat Verification: Make sure player actually reached the milestone
Where To Play Immaculate Grid?
Official game website:
👉 https://www.immaculategrid.com
The game is completely free, with new grids updated daily for multiple sports. Perfect for sports trivia enthusiasts!