daily run
/ˈdeɪli rʌn/
CommonA special game mode where all players get the same randomly generated seed for that day.
The competitive angle is key. People post scores and compare results. The shared seed means you can discuss specific moments with other players.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | daily run got me in a chokehold, been playing it for three hours | The daily challenge is very engaging and hard to stop playing. | x, 2024 |
| 02 | did anyone else get a terrible build on today's daily run or just me | Checking if other players also had bad luck with the day's shared seed. | reddit, 2023 |
| 03 | my daily run ritual: coffee, game, suffer | The player does the daily challenge every morning as a routine. | x, 2024 |
| 04 | the daily run is the only reason i come back to this game every day | The daily challenge mode keeps the player engaged long-term. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- Playing the game's daily challenge mode where everyone shares the same seed.
- Comparing scores or results with other players on that day's run.
- Referring to the daily challenge as a routine activity.
Do not use it when
- You are just playing the game casually on a given day.
- The game does not have a dedicated daily mode.
Variations and related forms
Daily run vs seeded run
daily run
A daily run uses a shared seed assigned by the game for that day. Everyone plays the same one.
VS
seeded-run
A seeded run uses any specific seed the player chooses or shares manually.
Origin and context
Popularized by roguelikes like Spelunky and Slay the Spire, which shipped daily challenge modes as features. The term follows naturally from the mode name.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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https://slang.fyi/daily-runUpdated: 2026-08-29License: CC BY 4.0