In 2024, The Times unveiled the most significant redesign of the NYT Games app since it launched in 2009. The app, beloved by solvers for its seamless way to access the entire New York Times Games portfolio, was reimagined to emphasize time well spent, from building vocabulary, connecting players across generations or adding smart fun to their daily routine.
Earlier this year, the NYT Games app was also recognized by Apple as a winner in the Delight and Fun category for the company’s Design Awards for providing memorable, engaging and satisfying experiences enhanced by Apple technologies.
Other highlights from NYT Games in 2024 include:
Introducing Strands: The introduction of Strands in June added a new dimension to The Times’s portfolio of human-crafted games, designed to be enjoyed by players of all skill levels for its fresh take on word searches.
Milestone Celebrations: The Games team feted the 1,000th Wordle puzzle in March and the 10th anniversary of the Mini Crossword in September with celebrations across the country, including lighting up the Empire State Building in Wordle’s signature colors and unveiling the first-ever Mini Hall of Fame to showcase the puzzle’s fastest solvers, among other events.
The NYT Games app continues to deliver on its promise of time well spent, whether it’s through connecting friends and families through shared solving, or simply providing solvers with a variety of fun and simple daily games. Available on iOS devices, the app invites solvers of all levels to dive into a world of challenging and rewarding puzzles.
About New York Times Games
Since the launch of The Crossword in 1942, The Times has captivated solvers by providing engaging word and logic games. In 2014, we introduced The Mini Crossword — followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed and Tiles. A few years later, we proudly acquired Wordle and added Connections and Strands to our collection. We strive to offer puzzles for all skill levels that everyone can enjoy playing every day.