Plot Holes started as a simple idea: what if there was a daily puzzle game for movie lovers, combining the addictive format of Wordle with the fun of debating cinema's biggest inconsistencies?
In late 2025, I built the first version using Vibecode, a no-code platform for creating mobile apps. The concept was straightforward but challenging: match 12 cryptic plot hole clues to 8 movies across different genres, while identifying 4 "red herrings" that don't belong to any film.
On January 1st, 2026, Plot Holes launched in beta as an iOS-only app using Apple's App Clips feature. The response was immediate and enthusiastic. Friends started sharing their results, comparing completion times, and debating whether certain clues were fair or not.
But there was a problem: Android users couldn't play. App Clips is iOS-exclusive, which meant half of my beta testers were left out. So on January 2nd, I started building this web version from scratch to make Plot Holes accessible to everyone, regardless of their device.
Every day at 7:00 AM, a new puzzle becomes available featuring 8 movies spanning different genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Documentary, and Romance.
You're presented with 12 clues describing plot holes, continuity errors, or logical inconsistencies. Your job is to figure out which clue belongs to which movie. The twist? Four of those clues are red herrings that don't match any of the 8 movies.
Drag and drop each clue to its matching movie, or send the red herrings to the "Cutting Room Floor." Get it all right with minimal mistakes to earn a 3-star rating and bragging rights among your friends.
Currently, there are 30 hand-crafted puzzles spanning January 2026. Each one is carefully designed to be challenging but fair, with clues that range from obvious goofs to subtle inconsistencies only the most dedicated movie buffs will catch.
This web version is built with modern tools to ensure it's fast, responsive, and works seamlessly on any device:
Your game progress is saved locally in your browser, so you can close the tab and come back later without losing your work.
Plot Holes is still in beta, and there's so much more I want to add:
The goal is to make Plot Holes the go-to daily ritual for movie enthusiasts everywhere, combining the satisfaction of solving puzzles with the joy of celebrating (and roasting) the films we love.
Plot Holes thrives on community. Every time you complete a puzzle and share your results, you're helping spread the word and grow this little corner of movie-loving puzzle solvers.
Found a particularly tricky red herring? Disagree with a clue's categorization? Want to suggest a movie for a future puzzle? I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks for playing, and may all your bad takes be good, when you try again!
— steven@stubvidmedia.com