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Typecast
Guess three actors of rising difficulty from their filmography and co-stars, fifteen guesses for the day, a deck of hint cards you can spend guesses on, and one gambit.
What is Typecast?
Typecast is a daily browser game from Smashcut Games that asks you to identify actors from their filmographies and co-stars. Each day presents three actors of rising difficulty, with fifteen guesses and a deck of hint cards to help you along.
Editor takes
I love how Typecast turns filmographies into breadcrumbs—those co-star links are a cinephile's playground.
Typecast fits perfectly into my commute—a quick, satisfying puzzle that doesn't overstay its welcome.
How to play Typecast
Look at the actor's filmography and co-star clues, then type in the name you think matches. You have fifteen guesses for the day, and you can spend some of those guesses on hint cards when you need extra help.
Tips & strategy
- Scan the listed films first to place the actor in a specific era, genre, or franchise.
- Pay attention to co-stars: a recognizable collaborator can quickly narrow down the pool of possible actors.
- If you're stuck, consider spending a guess on a hint card instead of guessing random names.
- Save the single gambit for the hardest actor rather than using it early.
- Use the filmography's overall pattern—blockbusters, indie films, or TV work—to guide your guess.
Frequently asked questions
Is Typecast free?
The game is presented as a daily browser game, and no purchase or subscription is mentioned in the provided description.
How often does Typecast update?
It's a daily guessing game, so a new set of actors appears each day.
How many guesses do I get?
You get fifteen guesses for the day.
What are hint cards?
Hint cards are extra clues you can unlock by spending guesses from your daily total.
What is the gambit?
It's a one-use special option available each day. The description doesn't specify the exact effect, so try it when you need a boost.
Where to play
Play Typecastsmashcut.games · free, new puzzle daily
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