WordPlay is just like Wordle—six guesses for a five-letter word—but you can play as many times as you want. Dordle is also similar to Wordle, but you get seven tries to guess two five-letter words.

Ahmad is a video game fanatic. He always carries his PSVita with him wherever he goes so he can play Metal Gear Solid on the go, and his socials are filled with gaming news. He also lifts weights ...

For some of us, the mere idea of a jigsaw puzzle is enough to induce a panic attack, but for those who love them—and there are legions of those who do—it is a contemplative, welcome escape. Jigsaw ...

Latin dancing, Indian butter and American soldiers are some of the clues for this year's cryptic Christmas challenge set by the national spy agency. GCHQ's annual brainteaser comes in the form of a ...

Anthony is a writer who's worked in the games industry for four years. He's a competitive gamer with a soft spot for retro titles. Anthony enjoys speedrunning a few titles, but Simpson's Hit & Run is ...

Everything you need to know about the tenth special print puzzle section. By New York Times Games What is Puzzle Mania? Puzzle Mania is an annual special puzzle section in the print edition of the ...

Mini Motorways and its predecessor Mini Metro are the kinds of games that can be simultaneously chill and extremely stressful. The chill comes from developer Dinosaur Polo Club’s simple animations, ...

It's hard to believe that it was only in late 2021 that Wordle blew up. The social aspect of sharing results and stickiness of the one-round-per-day format proved to be a winning formula. So it's ...

Whether you’re playing Skyrim for the first or the 100th time, the dungeon puzzles can prove incredibly frustrating. This is especially true for the second pillar puzzle in Saarthal, which continues ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Puzzle video games are some of the most well-loved in the ...

For some people, solving a jigsaw puzzle is a relaxing activity, and their preferred way of winding down at the end of the day. For others, it’s a race to the finish. Sure, it’s fun to spend hours ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. During the pandemic, when indoor activities reigned supreme, puzzles ...