How to Play Tradle OEC
Tradle is the viral geography and economics puzzle inspired by Wordle and data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC). Each day presents an authentic export treemap illustrating the percentages of commodities a mystery country exports annually.
1. Treemap Proportions
Large blocks highlight the main drivers of the country's economy (e.g., petroleum, automobiles, agriculture, or tech).
2. Distance & Bearing
Each guess reveals the distance in kilometers and compass direction pointing directly toward the target.
3. Daily & Unlimited
Play the shared Official Daily Tradle or sharpen your skills with unlimited continuous rounds.
Tradle Strategy & Clue Identification
- Petroleum vs Gas: Countries like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait export high ratios of Crude Petroleum, while Norway, Russia, and Qatar dominate Petroleum Gas (LNG).
- Manufactured Goods vs Resources: Germany, Japan, and South Korea have treemaps dominated by Cars, Vehicle Parts, and Integrated Circuits.
- Agricultural Clues: High percentages of Soybeans and Raw Sugar point to Brazil, while Wheat points to Australia, Ukraine, or Canada.