Pips NYT
About Pips NYT
Pips NYT has stormed into the daily puzzle world, blending the charm of dominoes with brain-teasing logic. Launched globally this summer, it’s earning buzz as the lovechild of Wordle and Sudoku. Available only on the NYT Games app, Pips invites players to arrange digital dominoes on a grid, each move a step toward solving a unique daily challenge that’s got puzzle fans hooked.
Drag, Drop, and Solve: The Pips Playbook
What sets Pips apart is its slick drag-and-drop interface - a first for NYT Games. Players slide and spin dominoes, each half marked with 0 to 6 dots, to fill a board where every region has a rule. A number like "4" means the dots in that zone must add up to four. An equal sign demands matching dots; a ≠ sign bans repeats. Greater than (>) or less than (<) signs set limits, like dots under 5 for "<5." Empty colored patches? Place whatever you want. When every domino fits and all conditions click, you’ve cracked it. It’s a tactile, satisfying puzzle that feels like building a tiny masterpiece.
Different Ways to Play
The game offers three levels: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Easy mode keeps the logic fairly simple, while the harder boards pile on extra conditions and require a lot more careful planning.
Why People Are Talking About It
Pips is unique because it combines well-known concepts with something truly fresh. Fans of number games will recognize the logical thinking behind each step, but the domino format and drag-and-drop play give it a tactile, almost playful feel. It’s a different rhythm than Sudoku, and a different kind of challenge than Wordle, yet still something people can come back to every day.
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