In brief: The New York Times is partnering with toy maker Hasbro to create a physical version of Wordle. The upcoming board game is inspired by the digital version of the viral word game that took the ...

The New York Times Games team discusses its creative process. By Elie Levine As of June 26, Strands has been officially added to the New York Times Games portfolio. Attention all Connections fiends, ...

The New York Times is turning the popular online word game Wordle into a board game by teaming up with toymaker Hasbro. The media firm said Thursday that the board game, called Wordle: The Party Game, ...

While the web-based Wordle is designed for solo play, this physical version lets you play with up to three other people -- and play as many times a day as you'd like Now, Wordle is available to play ...

A new word game just dropped, and this one looks pretty fun. Strands is a new game from the New York Times, the same people who brought you Connections and Spelling Bee. (The NYT is also the current ...

In a WordsRated.com survey, 65% of US adults enjoy board games. What’s more, they benefit from a boost in serotonin, the neurotransmitter that improves mood and lessens anxiety. Half felt that board ...

Joining puzzle fans' morning rotations of the crossword, Wordle, and Connections is Strands, the New York Times' latest puzzle. Available to play online, Strands initially looks like a word search.

Logical deduction games are a curious and awkward sub-genre. For the game to be interesting, they need to present a puzzle with a lot of dynamism and moving parts. However, doing so poses a ...

Having a board game on hand during a party can serve as a quick fix if the conversation (or wine) stops flowing. But finding a game to please everyone — as well as one that scales well for larger ...

If you miss your weekly game night crew, you’re not alone. “A lot of board gamers are having to get creative to get their weekly fix in these socially distant times,” says board game designer Rob ...